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.

Oslo police have issued a stark warning to parents about the dangers of encrypted messaging applications on children's phones, stating there is "no reason" for minors to use such services. During a digital parenting meeting streamed online Sunday afternoon, authorities highlighted how platforms including Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, and Zangi are being exploited by criminal networks to recruit young people for serious offenses.

Section leader Astri Johanne Holm of Oslo East's local police station emphasized that adults have been "too naive" about children's online activities. "Be interested in what your child is doing on social platforms," Holm advised parents. "There's no reason for a child or youth to walk around with an encrypted app on their phone." The warning comes amid growing concerns about criminal groups targeting vulnerable minors through digital channels.

Recent police operations have resulted in multiple arrests of underage individuals across Norway, with cases linked to criminal networks including Sweden's Foxtrot network. Authorities report that children as young as eleven are being recruited for criminal activities. Holm noted that while many people use encrypted apps legally to protect privacy, criminals exploit these platforms to avoid scrutiny from both police and parents.

The digital parenting event attracted significant public interest, with between 5,000 and 10,000 people following the broadcast across Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord platforms. During the session, parents submitted over 200 questions about monitoring children's online activity without violating their privacy. Police recommended maintaining open dialogue and curiosity about children's apps and interests as the best prevention strategy, while also implementing broader measures including collaboration with child protection services and schools.