Lesson 27: Labour law, trade unions and your rights at work

In this lesson we will:

• hear about the Swedish labour market in terms of employee rights and responsibilities, policies and regulations in the labour market.

Film

Tasks

Reference material to read/see/hear:

Background reading:

• https://www.informationsverige.se/arbetsmarknad

Reference:

• Landsorganiationen (LO)
• Confederation of Swedish Enterprise

Watch the interview with Jack Lemoine (LO) and answer the questions via email or form.

1. Why should you/shouldn’t you be a member of a Trade Union?
2. What ways can Unions help with your salary negotiations?
3. What do you need to consider before signing an employment contract?