Industriarbetsgivarna

Industriarbetsgivarna is a Swedish employer organisation representing companies across the country’s basic industries. Its sectors include steel, metals, mining, pulp and paper, sawmills, building materials, bottle glass and welding engineering. The organisation represents more than 1,000 member companies employing around 90,000 people, through five affiliated employer associations.

Industriarbetsgivarna supports members in their responsibilities as employers, providing advice on employment law, collective agreements, wage formation and occupational health and safety. It also addresses skills and competence, economic analysis and EU affairs, and represents industry interests in discussions about policy, regulation and competitiveness.

Members can access industry-specific courses, conferences and seminars, as well as practical resources and updates on workplace and employment issues. The organisation publishes news, economic reports and information about the basic industries, and produces the Fokus Industri podcast on issues affecting Swedish industry. Industriarbetsgivarna also shares proposals and perspectives on reforms intended to strengthen productivity, long-term growth and competitiveness. Its work is focused on helping member companies manage employer matters while concentrating on their core business.