This is Unionen

Unionen is Sweden’s largest trade union on the private labour market and the largest white-collar trade union in the world. We have 700 000 members, of which 31 000 are elected representatives, in more than 89 000 companies and organisations.

Can I be a member of Unionen?

Unionen is the trade union for all white-collar employees in the private sector irrespective of your post, educational background or level of pay. Many of us are e.g. project managers, engineers, administrators, economists, communications officers, IT consultants or sales reps. Managers, the self-employed and students can also join Unionen.

Our members can be found everywhere – from large international corporations to small companies, non-profit organisations and associations.

If, however, you work for the state or municipality, in banking or finance, or in healthcare or education – or if you aren’t a white-collar employee – you should join a different trade union. If you are currently looking for work, you can’t become a member, but you are welcome to apply as soon as you have a job.

Unionen and our membership

Find out more about Unionen and how our membership offers personal services, benefits and tools that boost your own security and development.

This is how the Swedish labour market works

A guide to the role of trade unions, collective agreements, freedom of association and who does what on the Swedish labour market.

Become a member of Sweden's largest trade union

The best decision of your working life - at least if you ask our 700,000 members.
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Applications for work permits - opinions issued by Unionen

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Make your workplace better for everyone!

Become a workplace representative

As a workplace representative, you are the link between members in the workplace, the employer and Unionen. This is an important trade union role in which you, together with your colleagues, have good opportunities to influence conditions at work.

Become a work environment representative

As a union work environment representative (safety representative), you work to ensure that you and your colleagues are safe and healthy at work. You work with both the psychological and the physical working environment. You are also your manager’s best source of support on work environment management.

Form a club

Having your own club is the best way to get involved and change things at your workplace. We’ll tell you more about engagement at the workplace, what having a club involves and what the benefits are.

Already elected?

Already elected as a workplace representative?

Here you will find information about the activities if you have already been elected as a workplace representative.

Already elected as a work environment representative?

Here you will find information about the activities if you have already been elected as a work environment representative.

Already elected to the club board?

Here you will find information about the club’s activities if you have already been elected as a board member.

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Presentation: This is Unionen 2023
This is Unionen
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