FOA - trade union (fagforening) and unemployment insurance fund (a-kasse)

"Sammen gør vi forskellen" means "Together we make the difference". Joining FOA will make you part of a large community with common interests. You will have access to legal help and expert advice about your working conditions.

How to join FOA

Use our online form (in Danish) or give us a call

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    FOA gives you:
    Trade union + unemployment insurance fond

    We are close to you. With 32 local branches, you can get personal help both when you are at work or if you become unemployed.

    *The price is an average, as there may be a difference in the subscription in the local FOA department.

    921 kr. per month*

    Most popular
    Only unemployment insurance fond

    Your a-kasse secures you financially if you become unemployed.

    519 kr. per month
    Only trade union

    Your trade union ensures your rights and you get expert advice throughout your working life.

     *The price is an average, as there may be a difference in the subscription in the local FOA department.

    402 kr. per month*
    Professional expertise in your field

    Because many of us have the same professional background as you and help to shape the educational system, we can give you the best advice.
    Free legal advice

    We advise you on your rights - e.g. in connection with employment contracts, workers' compensation cases, maternity rules and working time rules.

    Income maintenance and help if you're unemployed

    FOA's A-kasse provides income maintenance and good help, so that you get back into the labor market as quickly as possible.
    Help for an effective job search

    FOA's job database only contains jobs that are relevant, and with FOA Jobmatch we match employers with FOA members.
    Advice on late retirement

    FOA's A-kasse has in-depth knowledge of the late retirement rules and can guide you to the solution that best suits your particular situation.
    Check of your salary and financiel overview

    At FOA, you are guaranteed the correct salary classification upon employment - and we can check your salary so that you receive the correct payment throughout your employment.
    Influence on wages and working conditions

    Our 169,000 members mean that we stand strong every time we negotiate new agreements on your working conditions. Together with the other trade unions, FOA negotiates agreements that give you and your colleagues far better working conditions than if your employer simply had to comply with the law.
    Help in the event of illness and work-related injuries

    FOA advises you on your rights of sick leave and occupational injuries.
    Negotiation of your collective agreement

    We negotiate the collective agreement with your employer for you. In this way, we ensure you a fair salary and decent conditions.
    Help for a good working environment

    We help you find job satisfaction, for example by advising on the working environment and helping with major changes in your workplace.
    Fagbladet FOA

    We send you a printed magazine 6 times a year with guides and news about your profession.
    Extra safety in the economy with salary insurance

    With the insurance Dagpenge+ (extra income maintenance), you are better protected. You decide yourself how much extra you want, how quickly and for how long (the insurance can only be taken out if you are a member of both FOA's trade union and FOA's A-kasse).

    Cheap insurance and banking

    You can save a lot of money on insurances and loans through FOA Benefits in PenSam Forsikring and PenSam Bank.
    Discounts and experiences

    With your FOA PlusKort you can save money when you shop on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
    A wide selection of courses and events

    FOA inspires you to strengthen your professional and personal development. Your local trade union organizes, among other things, lectures, social activities etc., while a-kassen holds job cafés.

    921 kr. per month*
    519 kr. per month
    402 kr. per month*
    Join FOA
    Join FOA
    Join FOA

    *The price is an average, as there may be a difference in the subscription in the local FOA trade union.

    Trade union + unemployment insurance fond921 kr. per month*

    Most popular

    We are close to you. With 32 local branches, you can get personal help both when you are at work or if you become unemployed.

    *The price is an average, as there may be a difference in the subscription in the local FOA department.

    • Professional expertise in your field

      Because many of us have the same professional background as you and help to shape the educational system, we can give you the best advice.

    • Free legal advice

      We advise you on your rights - e.g. in connection with employment contracts, workers' compensation cases, maternity rules and working time rules.

    • Income maintenance and help if you're unemployed

      FOA's A-kasse provides income maintenance and good help, so that you get back into the labor market as quickly as possible.

    • Help for an effective job search

      FOA's job database only contains jobs that are relevant, and with FOA Jobmatch we match employers with FOA members.

    • Advice on late retirement

      FOA's A-kasse has in-depth knowledge of the late retirement rules and can guide you to the solution that best suits your particular situation.

    • Check of your salary and financiel overview

      At FOA, you are guaranteed the correct salary classification upon employment - and we can check your salary so that you receive the correct payment throughout your employment.

    • Influence on wages and working conditions

      Our 169,000 members mean that we stand strong every time we negotiate new agreements on your working conditions. Together with the other trade unions, FOA negotiates agreements that give you and your colleagues far better working conditions than if your employer simply had to comply with the law.

    • Help in the event of illness and work-related injuries

      FOA advises you on your rights of sick leave and occupational injuries.

    • Negotiation of your collective agreement

      We negotiate the collective agreement with your employer for you. In this way, we ensure you a fair salary and decent conditions.

    • Help for a good working environment

      We help you find job satisfaction, for example by advising on the working environment and helping with major changes in your workplace.

    • Fagbladet FOA

      We send you a printed magazine 6 times a year with guides and news about your profession.

    • Extra safety in the economy with salary insurance

      With the insurance Dagpenge+ (extra income maintenance), you are better protected. You decide yourself how much extra you want, how quickly and for how long (the insurance can only be taken out if you are a member of both FOA's trade union and FOA's A-kasse).

    • Cheap insurance and banking

      You can save a lot of money on insurances and loans through FOA Benefits in PenSam Forsikring and PenSam Bank.

    • Discounts and experiences

      With your FOA PlusKort you can save money when you shop on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

    • A wide selection of courses and events

      FOA inspires you to strengthen your professional and personal development. Your local trade union organizes, among other things, lectures, social activities etc., while a-kassen holds job cafés.


    *The price is an average, as there may be a difference in the subscription in the local FOA trade union.

    Only unemployment insurance fond519 kr. per month

    Your a-kasse secures you financially if you become unemployed.

    • Professional expertise in your field

      Because many of us have the same professional background as you and help to shape the educational system, we can give you the best advice.

    • Free legal advice

      We advise you on your rights - e.g. in connection with employment contracts, workers' compensation cases, maternity rules and working time rules.

    • Income maintenance and help if you're unemployed

      FOA's A-kasse provides income maintenance and good help, so that you get back into the labor market as quickly as possible.

    • Help for an effective job search

      FOA's job database only contains jobs that are relevant, and with FOA Jobmatch we match employers with FOA members.

    • Advice on late retirement

      FOA's A-kasse has in-depth knowledge of the late retirement rules and can guide you to the solution that best suits your particular situation.

    • Check of your salary and financiel overview

      At FOA, you are guaranteed the correct salary classification upon employment - and we can check your salary so that you receive the correct payment throughout your employment.

    • Influence on wages and working conditions

      Our 169,000 members mean that we stand strong every time we negotiate new agreements on your working conditions. Together with the other trade unions, FOA negotiates agreements that give you and your colleagues far better working conditions than if your employer simply had to comply with the law.

    • Help in the event of illness and work-related injuries

      FOA advises you on your rights of sick leave and occupational injuries.

    • Negotiation of your collective agreement

      We negotiate the collective agreement with your employer for you. In this way, we ensure you a fair salary and decent conditions.

    • Help for a good working environment

      We help you find job satisfaction, for example by advising on the working environment and helping with major changes in your workplace.

    • Fagbladet FOA

      We send you a printed magazine 6 times a year with guides and news about your profession.

    • Extra safety in the economy with salary insurance

      With the insurance Dagpenge+ (extra income maintenance), you are better protected. You decide yourself how much extra you want, how quickly and for how long (the insurance can only be taken out if you are a member of both FOA's trade union and FOA's A-kasse).

    • Cheap insurance and banking

      You can save a lot of money on insurances and loans through FOA Benefits in PenSam Forsikring and PenSam Bank.

    • Discounts and experiences

      With your FOA PlusKort you can save money when you shop on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

    • A wide selection of courses and events

      FOA inspires you to strengthen your professional and personal development. Your local trade union organizes, among other things, lectures, social activities etc., while a-kassen holds job cafés.


    *The price is an average, as there may be a difference in the subscription in the local FOA trade union.

    Only trade union402 kr. per month*

    Your trade union ensures your rights and you get expert advice throughout your working life.

     *The price is an average, as there may be a difference in the subscription in the local FOA department.

    • Professional expertise in your field

      Because many of us have the same professional background as you and help to shape the educational system, we can give you the best advice.

    • Free legal advice

      We advise you on your rights - e.g. in connection with employment contracts, workers' compensation cases, maternity rules and working time rules.

    • Income maintenance and help if you're unemployed

      FOA's A-kasse provides income maintenance and good help, so that you get back into the labor market as quickly as possible.

    • Help for an effective job search

      FOA's job database only contains jobs that are relevant, and with FOA Jobmatch we match employers with FOA members.

    • Advice on late retirement

      FOA's A-kasse has in-depth knowledge of the late retirement rules and can guide you to the solution that best suits your particular situation.

    • Check of your salary and financiel overview

      At FOA, you are guaranteed the correct salary classification upon employment - and we can check your salary so that you receive the correct payment throughout your employment.

    • Influence on wages and working conditions

      Our 169,000 members mean that we stand strong every time we negotiate new agreements on your working conditions. Together with the other trade unions, FOA negotiates agreements that give you and your colleagues far better working conditions than if your employer simply had to comply with the law.

    • Help in the event of illness and work-related injuries

      FOA advises you on your rights of sick leave and occupational injuries.

    • Negotiation of your collective agreement

      We negotiate the collective agreement with your employer for you. In this way, we ensure you a fair salary and decent conditions.

    • Help for a good working environment

      We help you find job satisfaction, for example by advising on the working environment and helping with major changes in your workplace.

    • Fagbladet FOA

      We send you a printed magazine 6 times a year with guides and news about your profession.

    • Extra safety in the economy with salary insurance

      With the insurance Dagpenge+ (extra income maintenance), you are better protected. You decide yourself how much extra you want, how quickly and for how long (the insurance can only be taken out if you are a member of both FOA's trade union and FOA's A-kasse).

    • Cheap insurance and banking

      You can save a lot of money on insurances and loans through FOA Benefits in PenSam Forsikring and PenSam Bank.

    • Discounts and experiences

      With your FOA PlusKort you can save money when you shop on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

    • A wide selection of courses and events

      FOA inspires you to strengthen your professional and personal development. Your local trade union organizes, among other things, lectures, social activities etc., while a-kassen holds job cafés.


    *The price is an average, as there may be a difference in the subscription in the local FOA trade union.

    Join FOA

    Why become a member of FOA?

    • There are many good reasons for becoming a member, both during and after your training. And of course, the more of us there are in FOA, the greater are the opportunities for improving conditions for everyone.

      Here is why you should become a member of FOA:

      • Only FOA can negotiate your salary and ensure that your training and working conditions are developed and improved.
      • FOA helps you to receive a good training and trainee period, so you avoid unfair work demands, unsatisfactory trainee supervision or uncertainty over rules. 
      • FOA ensures you have proper working conditions and everyday security. So you always have professional backing that you can trust and go to for support.  
      • FOA provides a professional network where you can meet others and share your specialist knowledge, questions and experience. In some branches there are also local trainee clubs.
      •  FOA is the third largest trade union in Denmark, organizing approximately 169,000 members primarily in the public sectors. But we also organize privatized employees in the public sector.

      Our members are engaged in a variety of public sector services, from fire, public transport and childcare, to nursing and caring services for the elderly, including food preparation and cleaning work.

      Our members work country-wide for local authorities, counties and the state.

      FOA consists of a large number of regional branches in addition to the head office in Copenhagen.

    • The price depends upon whether you choose to

      • be a member of the union (in Danish: fagforening),
      • join the Unemployment Insurance Fund (in Danish: a-kasse) and/or whether you pay to an early-retirement scheme (in Danish: efterlønsordningen).
      • or whether you are in job training/studying.

      If you want to know more or join as a member, you can call 80 20 20 30. The call is free of charge.

    • FOA is a trade union with 169,000 members and 32 branches around the country.

      Our members include:

      • Social and health care workers
      • Social and health care assistants
      • Day care workers
      • Cleaning staff
      • Kindergarten assistants
      • Nursery school assistants 

    • FOA is divided into four sectors:

    • Den Nordiske Offentlige Faglige Samarbejdsorganisation - NOFS

      (the Nordic Public Services Cooperative Organisation). By its membership in NOFS, FOA is a member of:

      Public Services International (PSI)

      Known as ISKA in the Nordic countries - the international organization of employees in local and state government. Its objective is to promote cooperation between public employees in international bodies and safeguard their interests.

      Public Services International (PSI)

      The European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU)

      This organization represents over 9 million public employees in 48 trade unions in Europe, and is at the same time a section of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC).

      The European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU)

      Nordic Municipal Workers' Federation (KNS)

      The Nordic organization for cooperation between employees in local government. The municipal workers' unions in Finland, Sweden and Norway are also members of KNS.

    Welcome to FOA!

    FOA is Denmark’s third largest trade union. Since 1899, we have been fighting for better pay and working conditions for our members.

    Our main task is to conclude collective agreements that ensure a good wage as well as modern and orderly working conditions.

    Read more in the publication "Welcome to FOA!"

    Ласкаво просимо до FOA

    FOA є третьою за чисельністю профспілкою Данії з приблизною кількістю 168.000 членів у 32 представництвах. Починаючи з 1899 року, ми боремося за кращу заробітну плату і гідні умови праці для наших членів. Більшість з них працевлаштовані у державному секторі та регіонах, проте ми також організовуємо працівників у приватному секторі.

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