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Organisational work begins

Organisational work begins. 1846 Child labour before the age of 12 is officially forbidden. 1881 The first trade unions are founded. 1889 The trade unions found the Social Democratic Party. 1898 The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) is founded. 1902 The Swedish Employers’

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Organisational work begins

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  1. Organisational work begins 1846 Child labour before the age of 12 is officially forbidden. 1881 The first trade unions are founded. 1889 The trade unions found the Social Democratic Party. 1898 The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) is founded. 1902 The Swedish Employers’ Confederation (SAF) and the Swedish Metal Trade Employers’ Association (VF) are founded.

  2. The first improvements 1905 LO and VF reach the first industrial agreement. The right to organise is approved. 1909 300,000 workers participate in the first major strike. Universal suffrage for men is instituted. 1913 Legislation introduced regarding a basic pension for all. 1919 Women’s right to vote for. 1920 The eight-hour workday for industrial workers is implemented.

  3. Consolidation of trade unions 1928 Legislation regarding collective agreements with a non-strike rule adopted over union protests. 1931 Five persons are killed during a demonstration in Ådalen. 1932 The Social Democrats win the election and remain in power for 44 years. 1934 Legislation regarding unemployment insurance. 1937 The Confederation of Professional Employees (TCO) is formed.

  4. The Saltsjöbaden Agreement 1938 The Agreement of Saltsjöbaden is reached. 1945 125,000 metalworkers go on strike for five months. 1947 The Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations (Saco) is formed. 1952 LO and SAF conduct co-ordinated negotiations for the first time. 1955 Legislation regarding national health insurance.

  5. Post war era and the 70’s 1966 Civil servants are granted full rights regarding negotiations and strikes. 1969 LO-SAF agreement regarding 42.5 hour workweek. 1971 The retirement age for workers prescribed by law is 65 years. 1972 LO-SAF agreement regarding collective health insurance. 1977 Legislation regarding the right of participation in decision-making.

  6. 21st century – a backlash 1980 575,000 employees are lock-outed. 115,000 go on strike. 1993 A qualifying period of one day is introduced into the health insurance. 1999 Legislation regarding ethnic discrimination, discrimination of disabled persons and discrimination because of sexual orientation in working life. 2006 The European Parliament adopted a first-reading report on the legislation opening up the EU for free movement of services.

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