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Glossary · Chapter 8: The labour market and personal finances

kollektivavtal

Swedish word. In English: collective agreement

An agreement between a trade union and employers on pay and working conditions for all employees at a workplace or in a sector.

Facts about the word

  • Sweden has no law on minimum wage. Wages are set in collective agreements.
  • The agreement often applies even to employees who are not union members.
  • Collective agreements can give more than the law, for example longer holidays or an occupational pension.

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The word belongs to Chapter 8: The labour market and personal finances in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.

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