Sara, whose real name is something else, worked her second summer as a substitute at the residence in summer 2025. According to Sara, she had previously noticed that employees at the workplace could express themselves in a racist manner. She stated, "It became more and more.
" Sara initially did not speak up because, as she said, "I knew I was the weakest. " When the colleague used the N-word directly aimed at Sara, she had enough and confronted her, demanding an apology. Sara recorded that conversation.
It became more and more. It was particularly one colleague who wanted to test me, it felt like.
Trelleborg municipality later received criticism from the Discrimination Ombudsman for disregarding the recording in the investigation of the incident. In media reporting on DO's criticism, representatives of Trelleborg municipality have expressed that they are working to create a safe work environment. " In 2026, Trelleborg municipality has a particular focus on strengthening work against discriminatory treatment.
However, Sara has not been called in to work since the incident. The app where substitutes indicate when they can work has not functioned for Sara, and she has not received a response when contacting Trelleborg municipality about this, though she still has a substitute contract. " Fredrik Winell responded, "It is nothing I recognize or can comment on.
I knew I was the weakest. If I reacted, I thought it would be used against me.
" The identity and current status of the colleague who used the N-word remains unknown, as do the specific actions Trelleborg municipality has taken to address the incident.
I confronted her and wanted her to apologize.
I feel doubly punished.
It is nothing I recognize or can comment on. What I know is that the employee had a substitute position that expired and the employee is welcome to apply for jobs with us again.
It is completely terrible and wholly unacceptable with us.