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Left Party proposes wage boost for welfare workers

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Left Party proposes wage boost for welfare workers
Key Points
  • Left Party proposes closing wage gap between welfare professions and industrial workers.
  • Industrial male workers earn thousands more per month despite comparable education.
  • Distribution mechanism and exact funding amount remain unclear.

The proposal, reported by major media outlets, calls for labor market parties to distribute funds to address the value gap. " The exact amount of the proposed fund and the distribution mechanism remain unclear. It is also uncertain whether this is a new bill or a party initiative, and which specific professions are included.

The timeline for implementation has not been disclosed. Industrial male workers reportedly earn several thousand Swedish kronor more per month than women in welfare roles, despite similar educational backgrounds.

It is pure value discrimination.

Nooshi Dadgostar, Party leader (Left Party)

Women in care, school, and care must get the right wages.

Nooshi Dadgostar, Party leader (Left Party)
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