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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Swedish Healthcare Faces Strike Threats Across Regions

Published: 2024-05-21

Healthcare unions in Sweden have issued strike warnings affecting multiple regions, including Skåne and Västra Götaland.

In Skåne, the strike could result in canceled vacations and increased weekend work for staff, impacting services like surgeries.

Vårdförbundet, representing healthcare workers, criticizes these measures as divisive.

Meanwhile, 2,000 members at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Västra Götaland are also set to strike, potentially delaying non-critical care.

Both actions highlight ongoing disputes over working conditions and staffing levels.