87% of Icelanders say workers need strong unions to protect their interests. Only 5% believe strong unions hurt the economy.
One of the highest rates of unionization in the world
Most workers in Iceland belong to labour unions (79% of all wage earners belong to a union) or receive wages based on a union contract (89%). Iceland has the highest rate of unionization in the Nordic Countries. The average rate of unionization in the OECD countries is 17%, with 56% of workers in OECD countries being paid according to union contracts.
A poll conducted by the Social Science department of the University of Iceland reveals that Icelanders are extremely supportive of this arrangement, and would not want to see it changed. Only 4% say they disagree with the statement that strong unions are needed to protect the interest of workers, and just 5% said they agree with the statement that strong unions hurt the economy.
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The poll also showed that most Icelanders are pleased with their jobs. Only 5% said they were unhappy with their jobs, and 80% said they had good relations to their superiors and bosses. 77% say that they feel secure in their jobs, 79% find their jobs interesting. 79% said they were proud of the job they had, and 77% said they were proud of the company they worked for.
87% of Icelanders say workers need strong unions to protect their interests. Only 5% believe strong unions hurt the economy.
One of the highest rates of unionization in the world
Most workers in Iceland belong to labour unions (79% of all wage earners belong to a union) or receive wages based on a union contract (89%). Iceland has the highest rate of unionization in the Nordic Countries. The average rate of unionization in the OECD countries is 17%, with 56% of workers in OECD countries being paid according to union contracts.
A poll conducted by the Social Science department of the University of Iceland reveals that Icelanders are extremely supportive of this arrangement, and would not want to see it changed. Only 4% say they disagree with the statement that strong unions are needed to protect the interest of workers, and just 5% said they agree with the statement that strong unions hurt the economy.
Read more: Iceland has the second highest quality of life among OECD countries
The poll also showed that most Icelanders are pleased with their jobs. Only 5% said they were unhappy with their jobs, and 80% said they had good relations to their superiors and bosses. 77% say that they feel secure in their jobs, 79% find their jobs interesting. 79% said they were proud of the job they had, and 77% said they were proud of the company they worked for.
