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Working in Denmark Here you can read about the Danish labor market and why it is a good idea to join a trade union. You will also find information on the 3F job database, and how 3F can help you find a job.

Arriving to a new country can be a difficult and confusing process. One of the challenges is finding a good job.

In 3F, we want to make sure that you are decently treated – e.g., getting paid the wages you are entitled to. In Denmark, rights of employment such as good wages and working conditions are secured in collective agreements between employers and trade unions negotiating on your behalf.

Unfortunately, not every employer will provide you with good conditions. This is one of the reasons why you should join our trade union: We will help you through the whole process from finding a job with good working conditions to checking your hiring contract – just like we help many other workers in Denmark.

Looking for work?

Please feel free to use 3F’s job database, 3F Jobformidling. You can find a link to the job database and a description of how to use it below here. Our database is the largest and best job database in Denmark. One of the most important tasks of 3F’s unemployment insurance fund (3FA – Faglig Fælles A-kasse) is to help unemployed find their next job. This is why we offer the job database, 3F Jobformidling.
Go to 3F job database
How to use 3F's job database

3F job database consists of both a database of jobs and a database of CV's where you can be matched with a job if you have the right qualifications. The latter is for members of 3F and 3FA only.

Many of the jobs listed in the database are described in Danish – but there are also jobs in the database with English titles and text.
Go to 3F job database
The job database is very simple to use. The database can be used regardless of whether you are a member of 3F or not.

3F job database consists of both a database of jobs and a database of CV's where you can be matched with a job if you have the right qualifications.

If you are a member of 3F, you also have the option of setting up a job agent and submitting your CV. With a "job agent" you can search for specific jobs. For example "carpenter - Ringsted". Then you will be notified when there is a vacancy.

If you wish to create a job agent and submit your CV, just log into Mit3F on the link below and go to the database, 3F Jobformidling.

Read more about how to become a member of 3F on this page below here.
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Ukrainian networks 

In 3F's Ukrainian networks you can find support, guidance, and knowledge of the Danish labor market and society in general. Contact us if you need help searching for a job for example. In the network, you will meet fellow countrymen and -women to socialize with and help each other. You can also attend courses and training to strengthen and develop your skills and thus opportunities on the job market.

This way, you not only become part of an occupational and social community; you will also get the opportunity to be provided with knowledge about your rights as an employee in Denmark and as citizen of Danish society.

If you want to hear more about the networks, please contact Alla Navrotska:

Phone: +45 26 77 49 06

Email: alla.navrotska@3f.dk

We have two established Ukrainian networks already and are starting up another five networks.

 Join 3F – Denmark’s largest trade union and unemployment fund

In 3F, have great experience in helping foreigners get a job with good working conditions. You should not tolerate exploitation, but it can be difficult to discern a good working place to a bad one when newly arrived in a new country.

3F can help you with that. Due to our great organizing range of both skilled and unskilled workers in various industries and sectors as well as locally bound offices, we have a wide knowledge of open positions at workplaces with good conditions all around the country. We will help you through all the steps from application to checking your hiring contract.

In Denmark, we have no legal minimum wage requirement. Good wage and working conditions are secured through collective agreements which the trade unions negotiate on your behalf with the employers. This has ensured the highest minimum wages in the EU.

This means that in Denmark, the majority of workers are members of a trade union - in fact, the union density in Denmark is one of the highest in the world.
Your Danish colleagues will expect you to join a trade union when you enter employment.

 3F is Denmark's largest and most powerful trade union and unemployment fund. 3F secures better wages and working conditions for our members. We have collective agreements at more workplaces than any other Danish trade union. And our unemployment fund assists our members when they are in between jobs.

We organize both skilled and unskilled workers in many sectors and industries in the private as well as in the public sectors. With the range, we have a wide knowledge of the labor market and are able to guide and help you find a good job in Denmark. 3F organizes skilled and unskilled workers in many sectors and industries in the private as well as in the public sector. Our members work in the following sectors:
  • Transport
  • Building and construction
  • Manufacturing industries
  • Agriculture
  • Forestry
  • Horticulture/market gardens
  • Cleaning
  • Hotel and restaurants
  • Delivery and distribution of newspapers and magazines.
 Choose your membership

Here you have an overview of the most ordinary membership fee categories within the 3F trade union. The price will depend on whether you are a member of both trade union and unemployment fund.

The membership fee comprises a branch subscription fee which will vary a little from one branch to another. Hence, prices are stated as approximate prices.

Trade union

  • Full-time approx. DKK 477 per month - after tax approx. DKK 366 per month
    + personal accident insurance, optional: DKK 38 per month.
  • Part-time – less than 30 weekly hours – approx. DKK 413 per month - after tax approx. DKK 318 per month
    + personal accident insurance, optional: DKK 38 per month.

Membership fee is including group life insurance

Trade union and unemployment fund

  • Full-time approx. DKK 1.001 per month - after tax approx. DKK 759 per month
    + personal accident insurance, optional: DKK 38 per month
    + early-retirement fee, optional: DKK 521 per month.
  • Part-time – less than 30 weekly hours – approx. DKK 814 per month - after tax approx. DKK 619 per month
    + personal accident insurance, optional: DKK 38 per month
    + early-retirement fee, optional: DKK 347 per month

Membership fee is including group life insurance

Unemployment fund

  • Full-time DKK 524 per month - after tax approx. DKK 393 per month
    + early-retirement fee, optional: DKK 521 per month
  • Part-time – less than 30 weekly hours – approx. DKK 401 per month - after tax approx. DKK 301 per month
    + early-retirement fee, optional: DKK 347 per month.
Apply for membership

Union membership with the option of free unemployment fund

  • Apprentice/trainee: DKK 65 per month
  • Adult apprentice: DKK 444 per month (if you are paid adult apprentice wages)
  • Free membership during the basic training course.

+ personal accident insurance, optional: DKK 38 per month

Membership fee is including group life insurance.
Apply for membership
  • Young people under the age of 18: DKK 34 per month.
  • Over the age of 18 and less than 30 weekly working hours: DKK 66 per month
    + personal accident insurance, optional: DKK 38 per month.

Membership fee is including group life insurance.
Apply for membership
Become a member of 3F free of charge if you are a student

If you are a student and receive SU you can become a member of 3F and receive assistance if you are cheated at work. Find out which membership is best suited for you:

3F Student

As a student, you can get the 3F-Student membership free of charge, if you are receiving SU and have a part-time job*.
 
With the free 3F-student membership you get:

  • Examination of your wages and employment contracts
  • Counselling and advice by 3F’s professionals, who have expertise in your field of study and collective agreements
  • Free admission and discount for a companion to all matches in the 3F Superliga
  • PlusCard, which provides you with favourable discounts in more than 1,300 shops
  • Group life insurance.

*Part-time jobs in a 3F profession, e.g., waiter, dishwasher, kitchen assistant, cleaning assistant, warehouse worker, driver etc. 

 3F Student Plus

For only 65 DKK a month, you can upgrade your free 3F Student membership to a 3F Student Plus membership.

With the 3F Student Plus membership you get:

  • Examination of your wages and employment contracts
  • Counselling and advice by 3F’s professionals, who have expertise in your field of study and collective agreements
  • Personal assistance if you are injured at work
  • Personal counselling
  • Legal and professional assistance
  • Group life insurance
  • Right to industrial action
  • Assistance when reporting cases to Lønmodtagernes Garantifond, and assistance if your employer goes bankrupt
  • Free admission and discount for a companion to all matches in the 3F Superliga
  • PlusCard, which provides you with favourable discounts in more than 1,300 shops.
Apply for 3F Student membership (free)
Apply for 3F Student Plus membership
Contact information Our local offices offer a hotline if you need help, for example in searching for a job, how to join our networks, or to find information about initiatives in your local area.

Contact information on each local contact person in listed below, sorted by areas of Denmark where we have local offices. The list is continuously updated.


Masser af fordele med 3F Som medlem af 3F får du mange gode fordele og rabatter:
  • Rabat på dine forsikringer
  • Rabat i mere end 1.300 butikker og webshops
  • Fri adgang til 3F Superliga
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