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Eradicating poverty - new global development goals
| International issuesPoverty in the World will be eradicated by 2030. This is the objective of the ambitious agenda agreed on by UN member states.
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New LO-report: Full employment and a wage policy of solidarity
| Labour marketSince the 1990s Sweden has suffered from high unemployment and currently has what must be described as mass unemployment. It is obvious that the economic policy pursued is no longer able to achieve full employment. Nor is it possible to return to the policy prevalent before the 1990s. Consequently, what Sweden needs is a new economic policy that combines full employment and fair wages with today’s open economy.
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Everyone is entitled to protection and help
| International issuesIt is a matter of humanity and decency. That is what the LO Executive Council writes in a statement in response to the refugee crisis. All EU countries must share responsibility for people fleeing from war and persecution. In the same way all Sweden’s municipalities must share the responsibility of receiving refugees.
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Protests against the regime make a difference for Iranian union activists
| International issuesUnion protests having taken place in Iran during the spring have been countered by aggression by the regime. LO Sweden and the Swedish Transport Workers' Union have repeatedly protested against and condemned the summary executions, imprisonments and harassment that take place in Iran.
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TTIP and workers' rights
| International issuesIn March, LO met with the European Commission Chief Negotiator to discuss the on-going negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
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New LO report on Swedish labour market policy
| Labour marketOnly one out of four unemployed in Sweden today have access to measures aimed at strengthening competence or increasing possibilities to a new job. In a new report LO therefore demands that a special commission should be set up tasked with mapping the opportunities to increase the vocational education content of active labour market policy.
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Hands off our right to strike!
| International issuesToday (18 February) the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) will stage a worldwide action day in defence of the globally regulated right to strike.The right to strike is the last resort for workers, enabling them to demand reasonable working conditions.
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Europe needs more and better jobs
| International issuesTwo challenges are facing Europe today: fighting the high unemployment rate and social dumping, as well as creating more jobs. What is the French-Swedish approach on how to achieve this ?
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LO creates alliances for a social protocol through Treaty change
| Collective agreement"I am happy that the Prime Minister accepted my initiative to arrange a meeting to create alliances with the countries where the issue of a social protocol is important", Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson says in an interview, referring to a meeting that will take place between social democratic political and trade union leaders from Sweden, Germany and Austria next week.
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LO appeal for the ILO supervisory system
| International issuesThe ILO supervisory mechanism is at risk. The Employers’ group in the ILO does not accept the existence of a global right to strike.
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LO-Sweden welcomes the Swedish government’s recognition of the State of Palestine
| Forming public opinionLast Thursday, Sweden became the 136th country in the world to recognise the State of Palestine. Although seven other EU member states – Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Romania – have already done so, Sweden is the first country from Western Europe to recognise Palestine.
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LO welcomes the new government's policy
| Forming public opinionThe new government of Sweden will recognise the State of Palestine and act for the introduction of a social progress protocol in the EU Treaty.
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Green Transition the theme of the World Day for Decent Work
| International issuesSustainable transition is a vital issue for tomorrow’s society. If we cannot reach the environmental goals, economic and social sustainability are jeopardised. Our jobs are at stake!
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LO on the Swedish general election
| Forming public opinionSwedish voters have clearly expressed that they want a new political direction, a new government and a new social democratic prime minister. It is a very positive message, says LO President Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson in a comment on the results of the Swedish general election held on 14 September .
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More jobs key election issue for LO members
| Forming public opinionAccording to an opinion poll carried out recently, the most important issue in the elections is employment/unemployment. LO members are to a large extent convinced that a new political direction for Sweden is necessary.
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LO policy for a better Europe
| International issuesLO has outlined a programme on EU activities for the coming five years, in order to influence EU policies and obtain a better Europe for workers. “While 26 million people are unemployed in Europe, the EU pursues a narrow austerity policy. This has had devastating consequences for workers all over Europe, especially women. In contrast, LO will instead act for full employment and investments that will generate sustainable growth", says Åsa Janlöv, research officer and European coordinator at the LO international department.
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Infomercial - americanised campaigning or making people committed?
| Forming public opinionLO crashed the gates and introduced the infomercial concept during the election campaign of 2014. Dreaded and dismissed by the conservatives but equally rewarded and critically acclaimed by others. Is the infomercial here to stay?
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Wealth concentration and the future of capitalism
| EconomyThomas Piketty’s book ”Capital in the 21st Century” is trying to answer basic questions regarding our economic system, particularly concerning the accumulation and distribution of wealth. Piketty’s thesis is that without political intervention, wealth and income differences will increase inexorably.
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Festivity – built on Slavery and Death? International Sports Events and Human Rights
| International issuesWelcome to the FIFA World Cup and festivities in Qatar 2022. Before you settle expectantly into your chairs and let yourselves be swept away in the championship excitement and joy, we want to draw your attention to the pain and grief that made the games possible.
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LO President elected as ITUC Deputy President
| International issuesInternational Trade Union Confederation, ITUC, concluded its 3rd World Congress on 23 May in Berlin. Sharan Burrow was re-elected as General Secretary and LO President Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson was elected as one of two Deputy Presidents.
