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People who care

A presentation of Kommunal, the Swedish Municipal Workers’ Union.

A mirror of the welfare society

The history of Kommunal mirrors the Swedish welfare society.
Kommunal was established in 1910 and at that time had 593 members, all men. Municipal operations were limited, many municipalities only had one or two employees. Roads and refuse collection then constituted the core activities.

Good to be a member

Kommunal’s members pay about 2 percent of their salary in membership fees. What do they get for it?
Help in negotiations. Kommunal concludes agreements on pay and other conditions of employment. The trade union pays strike/lockout pay to members taking part in legal strikes or lockouts.

Change can create security in life

Belonging to Kommunal provides security. Several studies show that this is the most important reason for joining the trade union.

Kommunal negotiates

Pay and other conditions of employment for Kommunal’s members are determined in the trade union agreement with the employers.

Important demands on Kommunal’s agenda

Pay, a good working environment and working hours.

Trade unions without frontiers

Kommunal is a member of three global trade union federations;

Contact information

How to contact Kommunal.