Swedes fear alcohol shortage as Systembolaget summer strike looms

Swedes may face a Aquavit shortage this summer as Sweden's largest alcohol chain, Systembolaget, could run out of stock after labor unite Unionen threatens to stage an indefinite strike unless it reaches an agreement with business group Svensk Handel by June 10th. The strike, which will hit the company’s headquarters and warehouses in Stockholm, Kungsängen, Sundsvall, and Örebro, could lead to shelves being empty at some stores or even store closures due to potential shortages of alcohol. The dispute centers on Unionen’s demand for fair overtime rights for part-time workers, a point Svensk Handel insists is unfair.