I‑ Recent Strike Experience
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Since 1945
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Few official strikes
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1980 worst conflict since 1940s and gave
Sweden worst strike record of all major
countries for that year
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1999-03 - Higher work days lost than
Germany or Britain but lower than other
countries in course
Since 1945
Averaged far less time lost than US, Canada or Britain
Growth of white collar participation in such conflict
Now as likely to strike as blue collar workers
Few official strikes,
Most strikes have been unofficial and thus illegal
Only two major national private sector strikes 1956 to 1980 ‑ include 1970 lockout of military officers
1980 worst conflict since 1940s and gave Sweden worst strike record of all major countries for that year
80% of workforce engaged in 2-week strike/lockout