Collective wage negotiations start today – will affect wages for most people in Denmark

Will wages rise more than prices? Will employees get more choices in the form of more free time and pension savings? Negotiations start today between employers and employees

A pay rise is wanted among many employees in Denmark (photo: Howard Lake, Flickr)

The Copenhagen Post

Jan 6, 2025

There has been no conflict in the Danish labor market since 1998.Since then, employers and employees have found each other in agreements that have provided peace and economic progress for companies and employees.Experts do not believe that there will be a conflict in 2025.“The risk of conflict does not seem terribly high. We have a […]

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