“Integrity requires, among other things, honesty and candidness. And to stand by what you say. Integrity also means a commitment to do the right thing. It means acting in line with both the form and spirit of laws, regulations and our policies.”

-TeliaSonera Code of Ethics-

Lose-Lose

PLUMMETING NORDIC EXPORTS TO U.S.

Leaders in Sweden and Finland refuse to respect laws, treaties, moral values and ethical standards. U.S. citizens find ways to discourage, reduce and eliminate imports of goods from Sweden and Finland.

International trade provides a major part of both Sweden and Finland’s annual Gross Domestic Product. The United States imports approximately $18 billion annually from Sweden and Finland. That is about 7% of their total exports. Trade with the United States supports nearly 300,000 jobs in Sweden and Finland. U.S. companies employ more than 100,000 people in Sweden. The U.S. is also one of the largest investors in Sweden.

Yet business and political leaders in Finland approved seizing assets earned by United States citizens in the United States. And business and political leaders in Sweden have repeatedly supported those ongoing seizures. Moreover, these leaders refuse to discuss any resolution of this situation other than the one they seek to cram down our throats…or up the other end!

It is hard to see how such behavior is the Right Thing. Yes, crooks and con men may find a legal fig leaf or other refuge to shield their personal interests. However, such actions do not promote the honesty, mutual respect and trust essential to international trade.

We understand that incentive compensation is a political “hot potato” in Nordic countries. Some Nordic politicians are harshly critical of all incentive compensation schemes. Nordic politicians have criticized and replaced CEO’s and Board members during political uproars over such schemes.

We have no desire to damage any Nordic leader’s career or personal situation. Yet, we refuse to be sacrificed to appease Nordic public opinion. The relevant treaties and agreements are clear, host country; in this case United States, compensation policies and practices are the relevant benchmarks. Nordic pay schemes, pay levels, policies, and benchmarks are not.

Therefore, while we are working hard to bring about a WIN/WIN outcome, if we cannot achieve and acceptable outcome soon, we will begin working hard:

To inform all Americans about Nordic cheating;

To cut Nordic imports by 10% annually;

To shift 20,000 Nordic jobs back to the US; and

To bring back to the United States all monies we earned for Sonera in the US.

Throughout this website, you will find information and documents to help you evaluate this situation and our point of view. You may also want to ask TeliaSonera, Sweden and Finland for their points of view.

Please Read, Evaluate, & Vote for Honesty, Fairness, & Justice. Thank You.