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Organisational work begins
1846 Child labour before the age of 12 is
officially forbidden. 1881 The first trade
unions are founded. 1889 The trade unions found
the Social Democratic Party. 1898 The Swedish
Trade Union Confederation (LO) is
founded. 1902 The Swedish Employers Confederatio
n (SAF) and the Swedish Metal Trade Employers
Association (VF) are founded.
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The first improvements
1905 LO and VF reach the first industrial
agreement. The right to organise is
approved. 1909 300,000 workers participate in
the first major strike. Universal suffrage for
men is instituted. 1913 Legislation introduced
regarding a basic pension for all. 1919 Womens
right to vote for. 1920 The eight-hour workday
for industrial workers is implemented.
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Consolidation of trade unions
1928 Legislation regarding collective agreements
with a non-strike rule adopted over union
protests. 1931 Five persons are killed during a
demonstration in Ådalen. 1932 The Social
Democrats win the election and remain in power
for 44 years. 1934 Legislation regarding
unemployment insurance. 1937 The Confederation
of Professional Employees (TCO) is formed.
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The Saltsjöbaden Agreement
1938 The Agreement of Saltsjöbaden is
reached. 1945 125,000 metalworkers go on strike
for five months. 1947 The Swedish Confederation
of Professional Associations (Saco) is
formed. 1952 LO and SAF conduct co-ordinated
negotiations for the first time. 1955 Legislation
regarding national health insurance.
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Post war era and the 70s
1966 Civil servants are granted full rights
regarding negotiations and strikes. 1969 LO-SAF
agreement regarding 42.5 hour workweek. 1971 The
retirement age for workers prescribed by law is
65 years. 1972 LO-SAF agreement regarding
collective health insurance. 1977 Legislation
regarding the right of participation in
decision-making.
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21st century a backlash
1980 575,000 employees are lock-outed. 115,000 go
on strike. 1993 A qualifying period of one day
is introduced into the health insurance. 1999 Leg
islation regarding ethnic discrimination,
discrimination of disabled persons and
discrimination because of sexual orientation in
working life. 2006 The European Parliament
adopted a first-reading report on the legislation
opening up the EU for free movement of services.