Glossary · Chapter 8: The labour market and personal finances
fackförbund
Swedish word. In English: trade union
An organisation for employees that negotiates pay and conditions with employers and helps its members.
Facts about the word
- Union membership is voluntary.
- The unions are grouped in three confederations: LO, TCO and Saco.
- The union can help you if you have problems at work, for example if you are dismissed.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
The union represents the employees. Pay comes from the employer, and membership is voluntary.
The word belongs to Chapter 8: The labour market and personal finances in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.