Swedish construction union Byggnads has filed a lawsuit against Lithuanian scaffolding company Global Scaffolders UAB seeking 107.8 million kronor in compensation. The legal action follows an extensive investigation by the union that revealed systematic labor violations spanning several years. Global Scaffolders has been one of the largest companies in Sweden's scaffolding industry, working on major construction projects across the country.

According to Byggnads' findings, workers at the company were paid for 40-hour work weeks but actually worked ten hours per day from Monday through Saturday. This practice resulted in employees working over 50 hours weekly without proper compensation for overtime, weekend pay, and other entitlements outlined in collective bargaining agreements. The union alleges the company profited millions from unpaid wages and benefits that rightfully belonged to workers.

The Lithuanian firm has been involved in some of Sweden's largest infrastructure projects, including the Västlänken railway, Stockholm Bypass, and the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant. Many of these projects were funded with taxpayer money, raising concerns about proper oversight of subcontractors. Byggnads officials emphasize that the case highlights broader issues within the construction industry regarding compliance with labor standards.

Union representatives are calling for increased responsibility from main contractors and project owners to monitor companies operating on their sites. The lawsuit also addresses unpaid taxes and social security contributions that resulted from the alleged labor violations. Byggnads has submitted all relevant documentation to authorities as part of their effort to address what they describe as widespread problems in the industry.

Norwegian authorities are investigating an incident where a man suspected of attempted murder was injured during his arrest on the E18 highway in Sandefjord. The Special Unit for Police Matters has launched a mandatory investigation after the suspect sustained a fracture injury while being apprehended by police officers. Evidence from the scene has been secured as part of the probe into the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

The investigation stems from events that began Saturday evening when a woman was shot at a private address in the Unneberg area north of Sandefjord city center. The suspect fled the scene on an electric scooter following the shooting incident, which occurred around 3 PM. Police established a roadblock on the E18 highway as part of their response to the shooting.

The suspect was apprehended at approximately 7:45 PM at the police roadblock, during which he sustained injuries described as a fracture. While the extent of his injuries remains unclear, the Special Unit has initiated its investigation to clarify the sequence of events and circumstances leading to the injury. Both the suspect and the involved police officers will be interviewed in the coming days as part of the mandatory review process.

The man, who has provided an initial statement to police, has been formally charged with attempted murder and was remanded in custody by the Vestfold District Court on Monday morning. Police indicate the suspect and victim were acquainted but did not have a close relationship. The woman who was shot did not sustain life-threatening injuries, though her exact condition remains unknown as authorities continue their parallel investigations into both the shooting incident and the arrest-related injury.