Patrik G Johansson

2 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly |Patrik G Johansson

IF Metall, the trade union, is critical of the way the bankruptcy process at Northvolt has been managed by the company and the bankruptcy administrator. Their specific concern is the release of many union representatives from their duties during their notice period. Lena Lundgren, local coordinator at IF Metall Norra Västerbotten.

3 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly |Patrik G Johansson

When Skellefteå municipality opened its crisis centre at The Great Northern on Tuesday, Baris Ozdere was one of nearly 300 visitors. – It’s amazing that people want to help, he says to Norran. Baris Ozdere at Skellefteå municipality's crisis office in The Great Northern, where he talks about his struggle to stay in Skellefteå.

1 month ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly |Patrik G Johansson

IF Metall's chair, Marie Nilsson, was in Skellefteå on Monday. The trade union leader visited Northvolt and met with Skellefteå's mayor and deputy mayor, Lorents Burman and Evelina Fahlesson. – This factory needs a restart, but I believe there are good conditions for that, she says. She also urged the government to review work visa rules. "Det här är en flaggskeppsanläggning som det vore väldigt, väldigt tråkigt om den inte kunde drivas vidare", säger Marie Nilsson, ordförande för IF Metall.