The verdict in the case where the Transport Workers' Union sued ShoreLink has now been confirmed. It has been a long process that involves a history that is close to 50 years old.
It is good that the issue has been investigated and we will now immediately begin the extensive work of studying in detail what the ruling means, reviewing what measures we need to take and how we will cooperate with the parties concerned.
We have the central agreement with the Transport Workers' Union as a basis and, in addition, we have, since 1996, a local collective agreement with the Port Workers' Union. It was made in agreement between the Port Workers' Union, the Transport Workers' Union and the Ports of Sweden. Signing a local agreement with the Port Workers' Union, to which almost all employees were affiliated, was completely natural for everyone. The agreement has worked well and we also have good and constructive relations with employees and trade unions.
Now it is important to find new solutions that can work in relation to the adjustments we have to make based on the ruling and that also create good working conditions. We hope for continued good and constructive cooperation with the Transport Workers' Union and the Port Workers' Union.
Our attitude is, and has always been, that we value good cooperation with our employees and unions. It is a good basis for creating a good work environment and well-functioning operations. It also creates good conditions for being able to take advantage of the commitment and driving force that exists. We have that today and have a long history of it, and we naturally want to protect and continue that.
Clarity regarding the collective bargaining agreement for ShoreLink
A verdict has now been handed down in the case of the Swedish Transport Workers' Union's lawsuit against ShoreLink. It has been a long process, with almost 50 years of history behind it.
It is good that the question has now been evaluated and we will immediately begin the extensive process of working out what the verdict will mean in practice, what measures we will have to take and in what way we will cooperate with other stakeholders.
We have a central agreement with the Transport Workers' Union as a basis and in addition to that we have had a local collective bargaining agreement with the Swedish Dockworkers' Union since 1996. This was signed in mutual understanding between the Dockworkers' Union, the Transport Workers' Union and Ports of Sweden. Signing a local agreement with the Dockworkers' Union, to which almost all employees were connected, was natural for everyone involved. The agreement has worked well and we have maintained good, constructive relationships with workers and union organizations.
It is now important to find new solutions which will suit the conditions and the adjustments that we will have to make following the verdict, whilst also ensuring good working conditions. We hope for continued, constructive cooperation with the Transport Workers' Union and the Dockworkers' Union.
Our view is and has always been that we value positive cooperation with our employees and the unions. That is the foundation of creating a good working environment and maintaining well-functioning operations. It also creates good conditions for making the best of the commitment and motivation in our workplace. This is what we do today and what we have a long history of doing – and naturally, this is the way that we would like to continue, going forward.