She thinks the dismissal is unfair and feels unfairly treated.

- This lengthy process has been legally uncertain, says Christina Lindqvist, who in 2019 made a report of abusive discrimination in her workplace.

The independent investigation found that there were shortcomings in the handling.

At the same time, Skellefteå municipality carried out an overall investigation of the work environment, which led to an action program for a better work environment.

- Still, this was turned against me, she says.

"Like a storm in a glass of water"

Jonas Classon, Kommunal, thinks that it has been, and is, a management problem.

- If this had been handled correctly from the beginning, we would never have been in this situation today.

It's very boring, he comments.

The union representative describes it as a storm in a glass of water which has had major consequences.

- It is almost as if there would be a divorce every time you feel different at home.

Receives 16 monthly salaries

With today's negotiation, Skellefteå municipality chose, upon request, to make an agreement instead of implementing a termination for personal reasons.

The agreement means that Christina Lindqvist receives 16 monthly salaries and 15 support calls to quit as a municipal employee.

- It was also her wish, to make the process short now.

A dismissal can be protracted and in the worst case end up in the Labor Court, says chief negotiator Birgitta Holmström.

What kind of signal does this send to the public about what kind of employer Skellefteå municipality is?

- I think that ordinary people understand that this is not a decision that we take lightly.

But Christina Lindqvist believes that the municipality wanted to set an example.

- In some parts of Skellefteå municipality, a culture of silence is cultivated, she thinks, which should now take the time to get back on its feet.

Union representative Jonas Classon does not understand how his member has coped with this, and describes it as the most lengthy process he has been through.

- I just hope that more people will dare to stand up and speak out, he says.