News / Swedish docker unions clash as ports lock out striking workers

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Sweden’s container ports have been crippled by a mass walkout by dockers, following a row over union representation.  

A spokesperson for the Swedish Harbour Workers’ Union told The Loadstar around 1,000 dockers were participating in three-hour strikes, but had been locked out for the whole day and evening. 

“The employers’ organisation, Ports of Sweden, has ...

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