King’s Swedish workforce will strike on Sept. 25 if mediation fails, the Swedish Metalworkers' Union says. The gaming firm warns projects may be delayed.
King's Swedish workforce will walk out on Sept. 25 if mediation does not produce a collective bargaining agreement, the company's union said Tuesday.
Strike looming in Sweden
Negotiations between King and the Swedish Metalworkers' Union have stalled, and the union announced plans for industrial action on the specified date. King confirmed that it remains committed to reaching an agreement but warned that a strike could delay ongoing projects.
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