IKEA Boards trade union signed their first Collective Bargaining Agreement with the company. At the end 2018 the trade union took the initiative that was successful after several rounds of negotiations. According to union officials the negotiations were tough they did not get everything they wanted. However the union believes it is crucial is that have established their first collective bargaining agreement and gained experience in negotiating with the management.
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