How internationals can benefit from joining trade unions

Being part of a trade union is a long-established norm for Danes. But many internationals do not join unions – instead enduring workers’ rights violations. Find out how joining a union could benefit you, and how to go about it.

Photo: Kim Wyon / Visit Copenhagen

Alexandra Kossolapova

Jun 19, 2024

The latest report published by Statistics Denmark on 3 June reveals that Danish trade unions are losing members. More than 14,000 people withdrew their union memberships in 2023. Being part of a trade union is a long-established norm for Danes. But many internationals do not join unions – instead enduring workers’ rights violations.“I think all […]

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