BLOG: In the discussion in the media of the endo-problem, it almost appears that it is a question of squaring the circle. The employers’ organisations are worried they get stuck with workers, they don’t need. And the trade unions are worried that they get fired after a short time and they don’t get benefits and security to survive in a decent way.

In Denmark, the State does not play an active role in determining the wages and working conditions of the labour market. The wages and working conditions are typically defined by collective agreements (CA) agreed upon by the trade unions and employers’ organisations. The CA’s consists of rules regarding: wages and working hours –– holidays – shop stewards – conditions and rules in case of illness and maternity/... Read More