As the wage negotiations get underway, the Swedish Trade Union LO, particularly its sector Handels, is focusing on part-time work in retail, which causes many employees to fall below the poverty line.
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According to a report by Handels, retail workers live in economic vulnerability. Part-time work in stores has long been a point of contention for Handels. A recent report on actual wages reveals that the average salary for a retail employee is SEK 16,200 after tax, according to the union's calculations. Of these, seven out of ten work part-time, meaning that three out of ten earn wages below the so-called poverty line.
This situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by retail workers, particularly those in part-time positions, who struggle with low pay and economic insecurity. The union is emphasising the need for better wages and working conditions in the upcoming negotiations to address this disparity.
Source: www.dagenshandel.se