After mediation, the trade unions Seko, SRAT, ST, Sveriges Ingenjörer and Almega Train companies (Tågföretagen) have agreed on a new collective agreement for railway workers. This means that the announced strike is withdrawn. Salaries will increase by 7.4% during the two-year contract period. Shortening of working hours will be investigated in a joint working group with a clear focus on starting a shortening of working hours during the contract period.
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