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.

IFK Värnamo's Allsvenskan survival hopes were extinguished on Sunday despite a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer from Marcus Antonsson against IF Brommapojkarna. The 1-1 draw at Finnvedsvallen mathematically confirmed Värnamo's relegation to Superettan with three matches remaining in the season. Victor Lind had given Brommapojkarna a late 1-0 lead with just six minutes remaining, setting the stage for Antonsson's last-gasp intervention that ultimately proved insufficient.

The result leaves Värnamo at the bottom of the table, nine points adrift of Östers IF who occupy the relegation playoff position. With Östers IF set to face fellow strugglers Degerfors IF in the next round, at least one of those clubs will reach 26 points—a tally Värnamo cannot match as their maximum possible points total stands at 25. This mathematical certainty confirms Värnamo's immediate return to the second division after three seasons in the top flight.

Värnamo's relegation marks the end of a promising top-flight journey that began with their Superettan championship in 2021. The Småland club followed their promotion with a tenth-place finish in 2022, then surprised many by finishing fifth last season before securing survival through a playoff victory against Landskrona Bois. This season's struggle has seen the team manage only one win, seven draws, and multiple losses across their campaign.

Brommapojkarna, meanwhile, secured a valuable point that strengthens their position in eleventh place, maintaining a four-point cushion above the relegation playoff spot. The Stockholm-based club made one lineup change from their previous outing, with Junior Martinsson Ngouali replacing Kåre Barslund. Värnamo coach Arne Sandstø also made an adjustment, fielding Simon Thern instead of Carl Johansson as both teams sought crucial points in their respective survival battles.