Worker participation - Denmark

Introduction

This article goes beyond worker involvement in management processes; it broadens the scope to look at how OSH information and consultation is dealt with in Denmark. This is examined at three levels: national, sector and company.In Denmark, pay and working conditions are typically laid down by collective agreements concluded between trade unions and employers' organizations. This system of labour market regulation is referred to as the Danish Model. This is also the case with regards to Occupational Safety and Health issues.This article describes both direct and indirect forms of participation, with the focus on formal participation structures (legal…