Free Copenhagen event helps foreign workers understand Danish trade unions

Foreign workers can meet Danish union leaders in Copenhagen on October 22.

The event is free and open to everyone.

It aims to help foreign workers understand Danish workplace rules and rights.

Organizers say workers with foreign backgrounds rarely join trade unions or unemployment insurance funds.

Many international workers feel unions do not address their practical needs.

At the same time, unions struggle to reach international staff.

The event takes place at Peter Ipsens Allé 25 from 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Doors open at 1:15 p.m.

The association InDe and the trade union PROSA organized this meeting.

Leaders from PROSA, InDe, and 3F will introduce Danish unions first.

A panel discussion will address the difficult relationship between unions and foreign workers.

Speakers include Christian Sølyst from Akademikerne and Elizabeth Williams Oerberg from InDe.

Participants can join four different workshops after a short break.

These cover IT, universities, blue-collar jobs, and job seeking.

Representatives from unions like IDA, DM, 3F, and FOA will give short talks.

You can ask questions and share your career experiences directly with union staff.

The event ends with a networking hour from 4 to 5 p.m.

You must register online before attending.