The Swedish Healthcare Union's ongoing overtime blockade is set to expand on May 20, drawing in 29 municipalities, including Skellefteå and Umeå.

The move, impacting about 5,000 additional members, aims to pressure negotiations over working hours and wage growth.

Since April 25, approximately 63,000 healthcare workers nationwide have been part of the blockade, which prohibits overtime, extra hours, and new hires.

Municipalities are now urgently analyzing potential impacts on their services, striving to minimize effects on residents.

The blockade underscores the significant tension between healthcare workers and municipal employers, highlighting the need for a swift resolution.