Union Collaboration and Negotiation under the Swedish Co-Determination Act (MBL)
Collaboration between employers and trade unions is a cornerstone of the Swedish labor market model. As an employer, you are obligated under the Swedish Co-Determination Act (MBL) to both inform and negotiate with the relevant unions in a variety of situations – from organizational changes to the hiring of external contractors. In this 45-minute webinar, you will receive a clear, step-by-step overview of how to meet your obligations and avoid common mistakes in union collaboration.
Course Objectives and Purpose
This course aims to provide you with a practical and accessible guide to the rules governing union negotiations and information duties under the Co-Determination Act. You will learn how to properly prepare for and conduct negotiations, and strengthen your ability to act lawfully and professionally in interactions with union representatives.
After the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of the Swedish model for union collaboration
- Fulfill the employer’s information and negotiation obligations under the Co-Determination Act (MBL)
- Prepare for and carry out union negotiations using a structured approach
- Be familiar with the rules concerning employee board representation and union representatives
Target Audience
This course is intended for those who are new to labor law, including CEOs, HR specialists, managers, and supervisors with staff responsibilities – or anyone who works with union-related matters in their role.
Practical Information
Date and Time: November 27, 9:00–09:45 AM
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Price: Free for members
Non-members: 1,995 SEK