Joakim Lindström

Manufactures and distributes matches and tobacco products

Livsmedelsarbetareförbundet (Livs) is a Swedish trade union representing approximately 26,000 workers in the food industry and related green sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, and horticulture. The non-profit company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The union advocates for fair wages, safe and equitable working conditions, and combats workplace discrimination and injustices. Livs negotiates collective agreements covering the entire food production chain, securing fair pay, reasonable working hours, pensions, and various insurance benefits, including unemployment and additional income insurance, to support members’ job security and welfare. The union is structured democratically from local workplace clubs to national leadership, ensuring member participation and representation. It offers member services such as legal support, negotiation assistance, educational resources, and exclusive insurance packages. Livs also provides a student membership option with benefits like contract advice, union studies, discounts, and a magazine subscription. Membership application is facilitated through digital platforms, and the union maintains active communication channels, including member support and a presence on social media.