Become a member
As a member of Kommunal you get support to develop yourself and your profession, expert advice on everything concerning your work as well as help if anything should happen. Qualified guidance on your working conditions and one of the best home and accident insurances on the market is also included in the membership.
Over 500,000 people are members of Kommunal. Our weight in numbers gives you a wide range of benefits. You will be provided with a broad safety net, collected knowledge and the power to create change. Quite simply, you will have greater opportunities to develop, a better grasp of your work situation and more security.
More from your working life - more from life in general
Our experts help you to influence your wage, your work schedule and your work environment. We offer support and tools when you want to develop your skills or find a new job.
- When you get a new job, we will support you in negotiating wages and terms of employment
- Support prior to performance and wage evaluations
- Tools and knowledge to help you influence your workplace
- Learning courses for members
- Personal development by becoming a workplace and/or health and safety representative
More knowledge
We know your profession and all of the terms, conditions and regulations that affect you. This makes it easy for you to obtain the knowledge you need, whenever you need it. Find out about:
- Employment terms, such as your rights regarding shifts, holidays and redundancy
- When you have the right to permanent employment
- Your rights in areas such as compensation for unsocial working hours, employer’s wellness contributions and workwear
- What happens if you become ill
- Your rights when you have children
- News about your profession
More security
Our experts are there for you if something unexpected should happen at work. As a member, you also qualify for one of the best insurance packages on the market.
- Help in negotiations if you face wrongful dismissal
- Home insurance
- Accident insurance
- Income insurance (if you are also a member of Kommunal’s unemployment insurance fund)
- Assistance in making insurance claims
- Legal assistance if, for example, you suffer a work-related injury or risk losing your sickness pay
