Swedes breathe sigh of relief after Systembolaget strike is called off

The article highlights a recent agreement between trade unions and Svensk Handel to prevent industrial action affecting midsummer's eve aquavit supplies. Unions had threatened strikes that could lead to stockouts at Systembolaget, the state-owned alcohol chain. The unions sought overtime protections for part-time workers, which was resolved in a new collective bargaining deal, thus avoiding potential supply issues and shop closures during summer.