5. Integration på arbejdsmarkedet

we discuss which groups, which should be integrated, and the different barriers in this process
of integration. We look as well at how globalisation, the European Union, and how the different
national conditions affect solidarity.
The research shows, that the development towards more modern production forms hampers
the labour forces`s solidarity towards people with reduced working abilities, but at the same
time there are conditions that also encourage solidarity. The technological development and
the increased competition results in greater demands on the workforce, but at the same time
the labour market is getting more flexible and solidarity is made possible - between people
that one doesn`t have immediate common interests with, and this could increase the chances
of integration. Apart from this, the research confirms, that solidarity and integration possibilities
have very different chances in different types of companies. Even though this research
points to the fact, that there is solidarity at companies, that support possibilities for integration
of people with reduced working abilities, it does not include the most vulnerable group. The
people that the companies can tolerate have to be so skilful, that they are considered equals,
and only in very limited situations be a liability in production.
Therefore we suggest various different initiatives to promote solidarity both at company level
and in the society. First and foremost methods should be worked out on how to make it evident,
that it can be free of expenditure to integrate people with reduced work abilities. In addition
to this, employees should have possibilities at the work place to show solidarity, and discussions
among employers and employees about attitude should be encouraged. Trade unions
should to a greater extent give priority to the weakest groups, and there should be support
from the shop stewards. At the societal level it could be an advantage, that there is a continued
monitoring in this area, combined with more initiatives, that takes into account companies’
efficiency plans. On the other hand the state should give priority to the initiatives offered to
the group of citizens that have a realistic chance to get a foothold in the labour market, and at
the same time give reasonable support possibilities to the group, who have to live on income
benefits.
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