PTK in brief
PTK – the council for negotiation and cooperation, is a joint organization of 26 member unions, representing 1 015 000 salaried employees in the private sector in Sweden.
PTK carries on its activities – in accordance with its statutes – through an assembly, the board of representatives, the executive board, and a chief negotiators’ group.
The head-office in Stockholm is responsible for the day-to-day operations. The office is manned by 14 employees, among them legal experts, economists, public relation officers and admin personnel.
PTK’s mission
PTK’s long-term assignment is negotiation and information with regard to:
- Pensions and insurance.
- Agreements on transition.
- Health and safety at work matters.
- Training programmes for employee’s representatives on company boards.