Patrik Björck (born 1957) is a Swedish politician, trade unionist and member of the

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, the national

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. A member of the

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, he has represented Västra Götaland County East since October 2006. Björck was born and educated in

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. He is the son of architect Folke Björck and sociologist Helena Björck (née Nolin). He has held various jobs including food worker, brewery worker, tram driver, nursing assistant and wood worker. He has held various roles at the GS trade union. He has been a member of the

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since 1998. Björck lives in Solberga near Åsarp. He is married and has five children and three grandchildren.

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1957 births Living people Members of the Riksdag 2006–2010 Members of the Riksdag 2010–2014 Members of the Riksdag 2014–2018 Members of the Riksdag 2018–2022 Members of the Riksdag 2022–2026 Members of the Riksdag from the Social Democrats People from Falköping Municipality Politicians from Gothenburg Swedish trade unionists {{Sweden-SocialDemocratic-politician-stub