When Northvolt announced it would be laying off 1,600 workers, it shocked the industry but was not unexpected as the company struggled financially.
Many work permit holders will be directly affected, with 2,200 employees, including white collar workers, risking their status in Sweden after layoffs.
The Swedish Migration Agency is in talks with Northvolt, emphasizing the urgency of creating job opportunities for displaced workers within three months.
Calls for government intervention emphasize the need for protection of skilled workers’ rights, with the current three-month job-seeking period proving inadequate.
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