IF Metall
In this article, we will delve into the exciting world of IF Metall. From its origins to its relevance today, we will explore every facet of this topic to shed light on its importance and impact on society. IF Metall has captured the attention of many people over time, generating debate, inspiration and reflection. Through detailed analysis and diverse perspectives, we aim to offer a complete and exhaustive view of IF Metall, addressing its multiple dimensions and implications to better understand its relevance in the contemporary world.
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| Predecessor | Swedish Industrial Union and Swedish Metalworkers' Union |
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| Founded | 1 January 2006 |
| Headquarters | Olof Palmes gata 11, Stockholm, Sweden |
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Members | 241,951 |
Key people | Marie Nilsson |
| Affiliations | LO, IndustriALL |
| Website | www.ifmetall.se |
Industrifacket Metall (IF Metall) is a trade union in Sweden. It was formed in a 2006 merger between the Swedish Industrial Union (Industrifacket) and the Swedish Metalworkers' Union (Metall). Its roots in Metall trace back to 1888.
IF Metall has a membership density of 80%. On formation, it had 337,712 members, but this fell steadily, to 241,951 in 2019. IF Metall represents workers in around 11,500 workplaces. 21% are women, 15% are under 30 years of age. in a variety of sectors, including:
- mechanical engineering and the plastics industry
- the building material industry
- the mining sector
- the ironworks sector
- the textile industry, including clothing
- automobile repair shops
- disabled workers doing similar tasks within government sponsored projects, including Samhall
IF Metall is the second-largest affiliate of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation. On 4 December 2020, PTK, Kommunal, IF Metall and the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (SN) signed a new main agreement on changes to employment protection (severance rules, etc.) and expanded opportunities for skills development and retraining.
List of chairmen
- Stefan Löfven, 2006–2012
- Anders Ferbe, 2012–2017
- Marie Nilsson, 2017–present
References
- ^ "IF Metall Collective Agreement Template" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Sima, Jonna (2017-09-11). "Mastodonthistorik om IF Metall avslutas". Arbetet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Fakta om förbundet".
- ^ Kjellberg, Anders (2017). The Membership Development of Swedish Trade Unions and Union Confederations Since the End of the Nineteenth Century. Lund University. p. 86. ISBN 978-9172673106.
- ^ "Snabbfakta om IF Metall".
- ^ Kjellberg, Anders (2021-04-23). Den svenska modellen 2020: pandemi och nytt huvudavtal (in Swedish). Arena Idé. ISBN 978-91-985543-0-4.
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