Swedish rules on negotiation
and mediation
A principal task of the National Mediation Office is to mediate in disputes occuring in the Swedish labour market.
The task of mediating in labour disputes was previously discharged by the National Conciliator’s Office. State mediation in industrial conflicts has been provided for by law in Sweden since 1906.
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Ad hoc mediators and regional mediators
Advance notice of at least 7 working days
Postponement of industrial action
A summary of Swedish rules governing
negotiation and mediation. (Pdf 8 pages)