Sweden: negotiations in steel and metal are over

“Red” agreement.  Agreements are given a defined color depending on the businesses they affect.  The “red” agreement (röda avtal) is for private  undertakings affiliated with the Stål och Metall Arbetsgivareförbundet employers’ organization.  Signed in December 2011, it is in force between February 1, 2012 and March 1, 2013 and provides for a 3 percent wage increase over 14 months, amounting to an annual increase of 2.6 percent.  “The level is high but it was an alternative to conflict” rejoiced Per Ahl, leader of Stål och Metall Arbetsgivareförbundet. 
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with the Stål och Metall Arbetsgivareförbundet employers’ organization. Signed in December 2011, it is in force between February 1, 2012 and March 1, 2013 and provides for a 3 percent wage increase over 14 months, amounting to an annual increase of 2.6 percent. “The level is high but it was an alternative to conflict” rejoiced Per Ahl, leader of Stål och Metall Arbetsgivareförbundet.

“Blue and green” agreements. The “blue” agreement (blå avtal) notably concerns employees on the Karlskrona s

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