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October 26, 2023

Klarna faces strike action in Sweden over refusal to negotiate with unions

After eight months of negotiating a collective agreement – the unions have had enough


Mimi Billing

4 min read

Fintech Klarna is facing a new challenge in Sweden: a looming union strike.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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