II‑ Union Density
•One of highest in world
•Reasons
•Cultural
•Ideological
•Training
•Unemployment benefits, and some others, run through unions
One of highest in world
   Over 80%
   Achieved without compulsory membership

Cultural
   People expect to join
   Swedes great joiners

Training
   1 in every 5 or 6 members receives training in union matters each year