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Dozens of medical workers are earning more than double their salary during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to an existing emergency agreement between the country's medical unions and employers. The pay rise comes under a ‘crisis situation’ agreement that currently applies to around 100 unionised doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants working in intensive care units in Stockholm, according to the Swedish Medical Association (SMA). The deal also offers a 120% ‘crisis compensation’ on top of their existing pay, yielding a 220% pay rise.
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