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IDA is Denmark's best trade union & your professional community

IDA is the best union in Denmark

IDA offers specialised advice and support for STEM professionals working in Denmark. That's why members have named IDA the best trade union in Denmark.

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IDA is Denmark's best trade union & your professional community

IDA is the best union in Denmark

IDA offers specialised advice and support for STEM professionals working in Denmark. That's why members have named IDA the best trade union in Denmark.

Become a member now
IDA is a union with collective agreements.

Public sector

Voting on collective agreements is now closed

The proposed new collective agreements for the public sector have been put to a vote. The result will be announced on 15 April.

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IDA is a union with collective agreements.

Public sector

Voting on collective agreements is now closed

The proposed new collective agreements for the public sector have been put to a vote. The result will be announced on 15 April.

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With IDA's Maternity Calculator, you as parents of a new baby can get an overview of your options for maternity leave and parental leave related to the birth.

Here's why 170,000 STEM professionals are members of IDA

There are plenty of reasons to join Denmark's largest community for STEM professionals. But don't take it from us: Hear three members talk about what they have gained from being members of IDA.

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Legal advice

Get legal advice about your rights in the Danish labour market.

Contract check

Let IDA review your employment contract.

Affordable insurances

Probably the cheapest insurance in Denmark. Save up to 30%.

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Save money on experiences, shopping and much more.

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At IDA, we offer a wide range of courses and education tailored to meet your specific needs.

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Courses & training

Develop your skills to secure your market value - see courses and training programmes tailored to your specific needs.

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At IDA, we offer a wide range of courses and education tailored to meet your specific needs.

Competency development

Courses & training

Develop your skills to secure your market value - see courses and training programmes tailored to your specific needs.

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IDA member bound by a clause for six months

One thing is not being able to change jobs - but clauses curb the development of professional skills and relationships.

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Latest news

15. apr. 2026

Clear yes to OK26 from IDA's members

The vote on the OK26 agreements has now concluded. 94 per cent of the votes cast were in favour of the new agreements.

Læs mere

9. apr. 2026

New ruling: Part-time employees are entitled to overtime payment

16. mar. 2026

Non-competition clauses remain widespread among IDA members

3. mar. 2026

OK26: Settlement reached in the municipal area

Akademikerne and KL have agreed on a new three-year collective agreement with a total economic framework of 9.09 per cent. IDA is satisfied with the agreement.

26. feb. 2026

Engineers are in high demand

Highly qualified professionals with expertise in STEM are in high demand among headhunters. Over the past six months, almost one in two IDA members has been approached by a headhunter.

10. feb. 2026

OK26: Settlement reached in the state sector

A settlement has been reached on a new three-year collective agreement in the state sector with a total financial framework of 8.9 per cent. IDA's demands have been met and IDA is positive about the result.

15. apr. 2026

Clear yes to OK26 from IDA's members

The vote on the OK26 agreements has now concluded. 94 per cent of the votes cast were in favour of the new agreements.

Læs mere

9. apr. 2026

New ruling: Part-time employees are entitled to overtime payment

16. mar. 2026

Non-competition clauses remain widespread among IDA members

3. mar. 2026

OK26: Settlement reached in the municipal area

26. feb. 2026

Engineers are in high demand

10. feb. 2026

OK26: Settlement reached in the state sector

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