Johan Lindholm

Lennart Johan Jörgen Lindholm is a Swedish trade union leader and carpenter who has served as the president of the Swedish [Trade Union Confederation] since May 2024. He previously served as President of the Swedish [Building Workers' Union] from 2012 to 2024.

Biography

Born in Mjölby in Östergötland County, Lindhom grew up in Södertälje in Stockholm County. He worked as a carpenter before getting involved in the trade union division "Byggettan" in Södertälje.
Lindholm became known to the wider public in connection with the Laval un Partneri Ltd v Svenska Byggnadsarbetareförbundet conflict, when, in his capacity as chairman of "Byggettan", he fought for Swedish collective bargaining agreement to be applied within the Swedish labor market.