1. The Crisis Agreement A temporary layoff system for blue collar workers existed before it was terminated in the 1990-ties After that: NO system for temporary layoffs exists in Sweden Industrifacket Metallsid 1

2. Industrifacket Metallsid. 2 The Crisis Agreement in Industry It was a State of Emergency

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4. Industrifacket Metallsid. 4 Industry production Dec 2008

5. Industrifacket Metallsid. 5 Unemployed and ”in program”

6. Industrifacket Metallsid. 6 Unemployment benefit in relation to a normal wage Ex 1 Daytime = 23.200:- - Ex 2 Daytime + 10% - Ex 3 Daytime + 20% White collar 43 % 64% 58% 53%

7. Industrifacket Metallsid. 7 Frame agreement for Temporary layoffs and Training Valid the 2 March 2009 until the 31 March 2010, with a three month termination period if the agreement should terminate before the 31 March 2010 Agreement at company/plant level is needed Free time and/or Training Reduction of working time = reduction of wage, but not more than 20 % reduction of wage

8. Industrifacket Metallsid. 8 The employer has to: The employer has to give information about the reasons for his/her wish to make an agreement, and how an agreement could solve the upcoming crisis for the company. The employer shall also inform about the economic situation in the company so that the trade union representatives can consider if it is reasonable to make an agreement.

9. Industrifacket MetallSid 1 Survey concerning the “Crisis Agreement” 2 March 2009 – 31 March 2010

10. Industrifacket Metallsid 10 Has a Crisis agreement been made at your company?

11. Industrifacket Metallsid 11 Has a Crisis agreement been made at your company?

12. Industrifacket Metallsid 12 How many of the blue collar workers are affected by the Crisis agreement?

13. Industrifacket Metallsid 13 How large is the average working time reduction and wage reduction among those who are affected?

14. Industrifacket Metallsid 14 How long period was the (local) Crisis agreement valid at your company?

15. Industrifacket Metallsid 15 Have dismissals been avoided because of the Crisis agreement made at your company?