Are you applying for admission to 3F

3F (the United Federation of Danish Workers) is Denmark’s strongest union, with collective agreements at more workplaces than any other union.

3FA (the 3F Unemployment Insurance Fund) is Denmark’s most local unemployment insurance fund.

3F membership offers you the following.

NOTE: The prices quoted are for 2020. Other prices may apply for 2021.

 
Unemployment insurance fund + trade union 977 * DKK per month Sign up
Trade union 464 * DKK per month Sign up
Unemployment insurance fund 513 * DKK per month Sign up
3F can advise you on negotiating pay in your workplace. More than half of all Danes have found errors in their payslips. You can call your local 3F branch and book an appointment for a pay check, where an expert in your working area will examine your pay documentation.

Pay check, personal advice on pay negotiation and help if you do not get the pay to which you are entitled

Part of your membership fee is deposited in an industrial action fund for a situation where you and your colleagues go on strike or are locked out by your employer. This means that as a minimum you are guaranteed to receive the equivalent of the maximum unemployment benefit rate.

Support in the event of strikes and lockouts

3F is ready to offer support and advice. In some cases, problems can be resolved simply through discussion with your employer. In other cases, you and 3F will enter into an agreed settlement with your employer. If your case cannot be resolved in this way, 3F can pursue the case through the industrial law system. Irrespective of what happens and how long the case runs, you will not have to pay any of the case costs.

Personal advice and legal and union support in dealings with an employer and in court

The employees in your local 3F branch are the best people to help you look for a job. They know your industry and have good connections with local business. Many local 3F branches run courses and make PCs available for use in your job search.

Help with job seeking

With 3F’s unemployment insurance fund, you are assured of getting your unemployment benefit on time. If you are not a member of an unemployment insurance fund, you cannot get unemployment benefit.

Unemployment benefit

As a rule, you are entitled to early retirement pension if you have been a member of an unemployment insurance fund for 30 years and paid into an early retirement pension scheme.

Option of early retirement benefit

In collaboration with Alka, 3F offers an income protection scheme, which enters into effect if you become unemployed. As well as unemployment benefit, 3F guarantees income protection payments of up to 80 per cent of your pay.

Option of income protection

It is very important that a work-related injury is handled correctly in relation to compensation. 3F is familiar with the complex rules and can help you.

Personal support in the event of work-related injury

3F negotiates and renews your collective agreement. This means that we understand your industry down to the smallest detail and can give you as a member the best possible service.

Union experts who know your industry and your collective agreement

3F can also explain your options for further training and help you draw up a personal training plan. Simply contact your local 3F branch.

Personal training plan and career advice

If your employer cannot afford to pay your wages or other expenses, it may go into suspension of payments. If this happens, or if your employer goes bankrupt, you should immediately contact your local 3F branch. 3F will then help you to secure your pay.

Help if your employer experiences financial difficulties

You are covered by 3F’s group life insurance for as long as you are a member until such time as you take your retirement pension, thereby providing security for your family.

Group life insurance

The PlusCard serves as a membership card and also gives you discount at a large number of stores and venues.

Cheap insurance and discounts at more than 1,500 stores

For just DKK 38 per month, you are covered by a personal accident insurance scheme.

Offer of personal accident insurance

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As a member of 3F you can create a legally valid testament, real estate agreement, joint venture and test advice for free at testaviva.dk.

Free creation of wills

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* The price is an average because there can be a difference in subscriptions between different 3F branches.

Subscriptions are paid monthly.

Trade union
464 DKK per month

After tax, app. DKK 349 per month. Part-time up to 30 hours per week: DKK 348 per month, after taxes app. DKK 264 per month.

Unemployment insurance fund + trade union
977 DKK per month

After tax, around DKK 726 per month.
Part-time up to 30 hours pr. week: DKK 742 per month, after taxes app. DKK 554 per month.

Unemployment insurance fund
513 DKK per month

After tax, around DKK 377 per month.
Part-time up to 30 hours pr. week: DKK 394 pr. month, after taxes app. DKK 289 per month.

3F trade union

3F is Denmark’s strongest trade union, with collective agreements at more workplaces than any other labour union. Every year, 3F collects nearly DKK 1,1 billion in compensation for its members.

As a member, you receive:

  • Help to secure good pay and working conditions
  • Help in case of any problems arising at your workplace
  • Help with obtaining compensation if you suffer an injury at work
  • Help with continuing training, including personal training plans
  • Group life insurance and personal accident insurance
  • Member offers

3FA Unemployment Insurance Fund

3FA is Denmark’s most local unemployment insurance fund. Close to you. As a member, you receive

  • Personal service at 66 branches
  • Unemployment benefits on time
  • Up to DKK 19.083 per month (when at the maximum rate)
  • Unemployment benefits for up to two years
  • Opportunity to join early retirement scheme
  • Help with finding a new job
  • Job search courses
  • Guidance regarding educational opportunities
  • Access to My 3F, where you can complete and submit your unemployment benefit card and other subsidy cards
  • Help with writing your CV and job plan
  • Interpreter help and special offers for immigrants