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Saila Quicklund (M)
What Saila Quicklund has said in the chamber of the Swedish Riksdag, debate by debate. The lines under each debate sum up a speech; they are written and translated by AI in advance and may contain errors, so check against the speech.
Kammarkoll has the Riksdag's speeches from 26 September 2022 onwards; older debates are not included.
Working environment: safety reps, crime and training rights
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that work environment work requires a strong employer responsibility, effective supervision, and a leadership that takes responsibility. Highlights the government's work against crime in the working life and the need for targeted interventions for women's health. Read the speech
- Argues that the employer has the greatest responsibility for the work environment. Informs that the government is considering penal reforms and that a work environment strategy is under development, while sanction fees are being discussed by the parties. Read the speech
- Criticizes that the Social Democrats did not present proposals on sanction fees during their eight years in power. Argues that the employer has the primary responsibility for the working environment but that cooperation between parties is necessary. Read the speech
- Questions the funding of Vänsterpartiet's proposal on reduced working hours and removed quarantine deductions. Argues that reduced working hours lead to large costs and recruitment needs in the public sector. Read the speech
- Argues that shortening working hours does not work in the long run because staff are forced to sacrifice breaks to make up the working time. Asks how Vänsterpartiet will finance the costs of the proposal and questions whether it improves the health factor for pressured staff. Read the speech
Work environment: SD wants stricter penalties, S wants bans
- Criticizes the claim that the government does not prioritize the working environment. Argues that the government is tightening the policy, increasing resources to Arbetsmiljöverket and carrying out a revolution against crime in the working life. Asks why the previous government did not implement these improvements. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is investing in and improving Arbetsmiljöverket through reorganization and merger. Emphasizes that the quality of inspections is raised through increased industry knowledge and that the government's work within the justice area combats occupational health and safety crime. Read the speech
Labor market, economy, environment and security debate
- Highlights that the government is lowering the employer contribution for young people as a positive measure. Asks the Minister for Employment and Labour what additional measures the government is taking to reduce youth unemployment. Read the speech
Public Employment Service support for persons with disabilities
- Argues that the government's policy activates and provides the right support so that more people with disabilities can work. Wants Arbetsförmedlingen to identify needs early, provide individualized support, and that the regulatory framework be reviewed to ensure that the goals are met. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats for demanding rapid measures despite not performing the necessary work during their eight-year term of government. Argues that Arbetsförmedlingen has lacked efficiency and that allocated funds were not used during previous governments. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has done more in three and a half years than the Social Democratic government did in eight years. Emphasizes that the government has increased SIUS efforts, provided extra support to folk high schools and clarified requirements for shorter waiting times. Read the speech
- Argues that previous governments manipulated the unemployment figures by providing insurance for persons with disabilities. Points out that the government has provided extra support to the folk high school and appointed interpreter support, as well as that a review of the wage subsidy will now be carried out. Read the speech
- Argues that unemployment is falling and that the government's efforts are heading in the right direction. Emphasizes the importance of the work principle and that all people can be included with the right support and aids. Read the speech
Labor market: SD, S, and M debate unemployment and policy
- Argues that the current unemployment is a legacy of the opposition's policy. Emphasizes that the government has made progress by lowering inflation, increasing housing construction, and strengthening vocational training as well as the job tax credit [5-7]. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposals as old, failed, and unfunded. Argues that the proposals on career breaks, trainee jobs, and reduction of working hours are costly and ineffective. Asks how child benefits to millionaires are supposed to solve unemployment. Read the speech
- Propose approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government's policy promotes the work principle, strengthens competitiveness and increases the supply of skills through vocational training and modernization of Arbetsförmedlingen. Read the speech
- Argues that structural unemployment is a problem as many are not prepared for vocational training. Advocates for the government's investments in healthcare training and argues that Arbetsförmedlingen already has resources to prioritize education. Read the speech
- Argues that the Social Democrats must be self-critical as today's situation is a consequence of their previous governments. Criticizes failed Sfi-educations and emphasizes that quality improvements and efficiency are necessary for educations to lead to jobs. Read the speech
- Argues that poverty means lacking a job and that everyone should be able to enter the labor market. Criticizes Miljöpartiet for wanting to raise taxes and make it more expensive to hire. Advocates for benefit ceilings to create incentives to enter work. Read the speech
- Argues that work provides both social cohesion and economic value. Advocates for a work line with activity requirements and benefit ceilings to get people into jobs, while simultaneously criticizing a benefit line where the state directs and raises taxes. Read the speech
Government policy on unemployment, school and integration
- Notes that unemployment and youth unemployment are falling, that vacancies are decreasing and that inflation has gone down. Asks how the government plans to reinforce these positive effects in the labor market area. Read the speech
Unemployment management and labor market measures in Riksdag
- Criticizes the Social Democrats' previous policy which led to high unemployment. Argues that the government has broken inflation and focuses on the work principle through increased activity requirements, modernization of the unemployment insurance, and investments in vocational colleges. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's work on labor market policy is already underway. Criticizes the Social Democrats' proposal to reintroduce extra services as these were costly and ineffective. Asks why they want to go back to an ineffective reform. Read the speech
- Argues that only 3 percent of those subsidized moved on to jobs. Criticizes previous early retirements that led to homelessness and poverty in order to dress up the unemployment statistics and asks if the Socialdemokraterna will resume the reform. Read the speech
- Argues that Sweden is in a recession where structural unemployment and skills mismatch are major challenges. Explains that the government strengthens the work line by increasing resources to Arbetsförmedlingen, investing in vocational adult education, and modernizing the unemployment insurance. Read the speech
- Criticizes the Green Party for wanting to harm the countryside through progressive taxation, increased fuel prices, and reduced investments in roads. Asks how their policy can create more jobs for people and companies in rural areas. Read the speech
- Argues that increased petrol and diesel prices create increased costs for trucking companies and farmers. Criticizes the Green Party's proposal as it hits households and jobs in sparsely populated counties hard. Read the speech
Workplace environment: zero mortality and crime penalties
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that the government has a zero-vision towards all mortality linked to working life and strengthens supervision through more inspections. Proposes a new strategy for 2026–2030 and harsher penalties for work environment crimes. Read the speech
Labor market policy: SD, S, and M debate benefits and taxes
- Proposes approval of the proposal. Argues that the tax on labor should be lowered so that it pays to work and proposes a major subsidy reform, improved matching, and increased resources for Arbetsmiljöverket. Read the speech
- Criticizes Vänsterpartiet for wanting to increase grants to those who do not work and for proposing funds that will not be put to use. Argues that the government is investing in vocational training and individual support so that no one is left behind. Read the speech
- Argues that high-earning occupational categories such as nurses and police officers deserve to keep more of their salary. Criticizes previous governments' policy of early retirement and instead emphasizes that everyone should be allowed to contribute to the community. Read the speech
- Answers the question by explaining that the government is cutting back on ineffective measures. Argues that new reforms have a proven effect and criticizes the Green Party's policy for making it unprofitable to work. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is carrying out the largest investment ever in vocational training and a subsidy reform. Explains that the tax deduction for home improvements benefits the construction sector and turns black income white, unlike previous subsidies. Read the speech
Labor market, energy, food and social issues in Riksdag debate
- Asks what the government is doing to break exclusion and emphasizes that the work principle is important because more and more people need to be supported by those who work. Read the speech
Subsidized employment audit: M approves, S and SD want reform
- Proposes approval of the proposals in the report. Argues that the government is implementing powerful measures to counter fraud and incorrect payments that cost billions every year. Read the speech
- Argues that the government is implementing a paradigm shift with massive efforts to curb benefit fraud. Asks why the previous government did not address the problem during its eight years despite the fraud being well-known. Read the speech
- Argues that the current government is carrying out offensive measures against benefit fraud. Reminds that the Social Democratic government removed the requirement for collective agreements and emphasizes that the current regulatory changes are excellent instruments for preventing crime. Read the speech
Government policy, EU cooperation, crime and social issues
- Asks how the new integration policy goals differ from the current ones and why the government believes they will make a difference for newcomers' language learning and employment. Read the speech
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Working environment and hours: state control and remote work
- Argues that more safety representatives are crucial to reducing risks of accidents and illnesses. Asks why the government failed to increase the number of local safety representatives despite knowledge of recruitment barriers. Read the speech
- Criticizes that persons with great experience and knowledge are excluded from being safety representatives due to their party affiliation. Asks how the member views that these persons are denied their assignment. Read the speech
Work environment and hours: S proposes safety rep sanctions
- Moves to approve the proposal in the report. Argues that the government has intensified the work against workplace accidents through, among other things, more inspections, investigations into sanction fees, and a zero vision for fatal accidents. Read the speech
- Argues that fatal accidents are a serious problem that requires measures. Criticizes the proposal for a crisis commission because it is too narrow and suggests instead that all vulnerable industries should be highlighted. Read the speech
- Argues that the government's proposal is better because it covers more industries than the Social Democrats' narrower version. Emphasizes that the government is investing resources in more safety representatives and asks about the previous government's efforts. Read the speech
Samhall social mission: SD, S and V debate audit report
- Propose approval of the committee's proposal. Welcomes the government's thorough review of Samhall after the Swedish National Audit Office found that the company prioritized business development over the employees' work capacity and thus does not fully fulfill its social mission. Read the speech
Climate, foreign policy, economy and social issues debate
Fatal workplace accidents: V demands measures and more inspectors
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- Argues that the high number of fatal accidents in workplaces is unacceptable and constitutes a major failure. Asks what the analysis is of the previous government's inability to improve the results over eight years. Read the speech
- Asks why the Social Democrats have not succeeded in reducing the number of fatal accidents during eight years in government. Argues that the government continues to work with previous interventions but is also introducing new measures to create safer workplaces. Read the speech
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- Argues that the government has already established seven a-krim centers with 32 inspectors. Points out that an investigation is underway to limit the number of subcontractors, but that the issue is complex due to EU regulations and the constitution. Read the speech
- Criticizes the previous government's attitude and tone in the debate. Asks what initiatives were taken during previous government years to get more safety representatives. Read the speech
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- Wants to double the prescription periods to ensure that legal processes can be completed and causes of fatal accidents can be investigated. Argues that the issue has been driven offensively and is being monitored continuously. Read the speech
Labor market policy and unemployment insurance reform debate
- Argues that a safe and developing work environment is crucial for the labor market, welfare, and the individual's health. Wants to combat crime in the workplace and increase the number of safety representatives through the Swedish Work Environment Authority's mandate. Read the speech
- Answers that questions about regional safety representatives are prepared in the Government Offices. Argues that a review of safety representatives is being conducted due to a lack of commitment and criticizes the previous government for not having addressed this. Read the speech
- Means that the government continues with the work environment strategy and evaluates it in 2025. Explains that the government is now reviewing all types of safety representatives and stands firm on the use of sanction fees. Read the speech
Government budget, crime policy, migration and social investments
Establishment jobs, integration, climate and civil defense
- Asks what measures the government is taking to get more foreign-born people into work. Argues that Sweden has major integration challenges in the form of exclusion and benefit dependency as a large proportion of foreign-born people have not established themselves in the labor market. Read the speech
Prison and Probation Service funding and Ukrainian refugees
- Asks the Minister for Employment what measures the government is taking to re-establish the work principle, as many people are currently neither self-sufficient nor studying. Argues that it is central that everyone who can work does so for the country's prosperity. Read the speech
Work environment and hours: inspections, safety reps, hours
- Proposes approval of the proposal. Criticizes that fatal accidents, work-related accidents, and occupational diseases are increasing despite existing initiatives. Argues that the work environment within healthcare must be significantly improved through more inspections, follow-ups, and sanctions. Read the speech
- Expresses concern over the increase in fatal accidents and occupational diseases. Argues that the government and the Moderaterna want to proceed with possibilities for sanctions and that there is no area of conflict regarding Arbetsmiljöverket being able to issue sanction fees. Read the speech
- Argues that the government has provided 12 billion to municipalities and regions to improve the working environment. Emphasizes that efficiency is more important than more funds and that they have worked with fewer people but more inspections. Read the speech
- Highlights the statistics on increasing deaths, occupational diseases, and crime in the workplace. Asks whether the S-led government has drawn any lessons or made any analysis based on these figures. Read the speech
- Criticizes that deaths and occupational diseases are increasing despite eight years of government power. Asks for analyses and lessons learned after the previous government's failed occupational health and safety policy. Read the speech
Labor market policy: SD, S, and M propose new investments
- Proposes approval of the committee's proposal. Argues that a safe working environment is crucial for growth and health and emphasizes the need for prompt measures against fatal accidents, occupational crime and occupational diseases. Read the speech
- Argues that fatal accidents and occupational diseases have increased dramatically following the previous government's policy. Criticizes that long investigation times have led to crimes being written off and asks for answers regarding the need to ramp up work environment measures. Read the speech
- Criticizes that tax increases hit women in the welfare sector directly. Argues that an improved working situation requires education, ergonomics, and better leadership rather than just money. Read the speech
Crime, infrastructure, economy, housing and climate debate
- Argues that the calculation bases for investments in road maintenance should take greater account of business and tourism instead of solely population size. Wants new calculation bases to be initiated to create a more equitable distribution of infrastructure funds in the country. Read the speech
Source: The Swedish Parliament. Kammarkoll is an independent service.