9.1ÌýÌýÌýÌý Collective bargaining
The relationship between employers and unions is very strong in Sweden, with around 70% of employees being active union members, resulting in employers being obliged to consult and negotiate with trade unions where they employ active members. As a result, collective bargaining has become the norm, with around 80–90% of employees having their pay and conditions agreed and set via this process.
Uniquely, this means that unlike many other developed countries (particularly within the EEA), there are no national minimum wage rates, instead, they are set at industry level through collective bargaining agreements between employers and the relevant unions. It is no surprise
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