The social partners and employment policy
Denmark has a long tradition of involving social partners in labour market policy. Tripartite bodies with representatives from among social partners and public authorities etc. exist at both national and regional level. The partners' large influence on employment policy, wages and labour conditions are characteristic of the Danish labour market model. The state's cooperation with the social partners is today an integrated part of the Danish employment policy.
Trade unions/Labor unions:
The largest trade unions in Denmark are 3F – Fagligt Fælles Forbund and HK – Handel og Kontor, both of which are part of the Fagbevægelsens Hovedorganisation (FH).
FH: https://fho.dk
Employers' associations/organisations:
Main umbrella organisation:
Confederation of Danish Employers (DA) Website:
Largest employer and business organisations:
Confederation of Danish Industry (DI)
Denmark’s largest employer and business organisation, representing around 20,000 companies across sectors. Website:
Danish Chamber of Commerce (Dansk Erhverv)
A major organisation for service, retail, and knowledge industries, with approximately 18,000 member companies. Website:
The Labour Market Council
As of 1 October 2025, a new Labour Market Council has been established to advise the Minister for Employment on matters relating to the labour market.
The Labour Market Council is to provide advice on and discuss conditions and current challenges in the labour market that are relevant to the Minister for Employment, across both employment and working environment areas.
The Regional Employment Councils
The Regional Employment Councils were established on March 1, 2025, replacing the former Regional Labour Market Councils, which were dissolved on the same date.
De Regionale Beskæftigelsesråd