Trade unions and employers’ bodies finally secured an agreement in principle that will enable both the significant numbers of new entrants into the country (In 2015 Sweden welcomed almost 500,000 refugees) and the long-term unemployed to access the labor market more easily. The agreement in principle focuses on a new form of employment called ‘etableringsjobben’ (establishing jobs) and its implementation will require State support in terms finance and training. The project is groundbreaking because according to the employers, the trade unions have, for the first time ever, accepted the concept of salary levels below the sector specific minimum wage level. It has been submitted to the government for concrete discussions on its implementation.
The agreement will run for only two years. It will aim to create employment called ‘etableringsjobben’ (establishing jobs). The goal is to facilitate labor market access for new arrivals into Sweden through work experience, and if all goes well over the two-year period, to offer them permanent employment:
- These jobs are full time positions with both the specific salary level and State aid portion running for just two years, after which time the sector regulations apply once again.
- ‘Etablerings
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