On this page, you will find all content related to the labour markets in the Nordic countries.
Gender segregation in the Nordic labour market
- Astrid Elkjær Sørensen
Since the 1960s the Nordic countries have been renowned for their high level of gender equality as they have amongst the world’s highest employment…
Labour movement in the Nordic countries
- David Redvaldsen
The 'labour movement' refers to the network of political, industrial, voluntary, educational and recreational organisations with a socialist or labour…
Trade unions in the Nordic countries
- John Logue
Trade unions play a more important role in Nordic politics and economics than they do in most other countries. This is largely a result of their…
Solidaristic wage policy
- John Logue
Solidaristic wage policy refers to the practice, noticeably carried out in Sweden during the 1950s, of limiting wages in the most profitable sectors…
Labour markets in the Nordics
- John Logue
National labour markets in the Nordic countries reflect trade union and Social Democratic principles of full employment and solidarity, while…
