Citizen in Denmark - Ny i Danmark

EMPLOYMENTTrade unionsA traditionIn Denmark, there is a tradition for employees to be amember of a trade union. The trade unions safeguard theinterests of their members in relation to employers, ensuringreasonable salary and working conditions. A trade union isnot the same as an unemployment fund.Ensures orderly conditionsThere is also a tradition for employers to be members oforganised associations. Most employers and their associationsare happy to work together with trade unions. They see itas an advantage that employees thrive and feel satisfied inthe workplace. At the same time, collective agreementsensure stability and orderly conditions in relation to wageincreases, strikes and working hours.affiliations in connection with the hiring or dismissal of anemployee. Nor can colleagues demand that a person join aparticular trade union. Many employees decide to become amember of the trade union that has a collective agreementwith their employer.Typically, trade unions are divided up according to occupationand work area. Your choice of trade union will ultimatelydepend on your education and field of work. As a tradeunion member you must pay a membership fee.Freedom of associationIn Denmark, the principle of freedom of association applies.This means that it is up to the individual employee todecide whether to become a member of a trade union.For this reason, an employer may not demand trade union104