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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

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Salary and negotiation

Illness & sick leave

Children & parental leave

Termination

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Salary calculator

Use IDA's Salary Calculator, IDA's Salary Statistics, and our other tools to get the most accurate result.

Salary statistics

Use IDA's salary statistics to get the salary you're worth.

Parental leave calculator

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 180,000 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%.

Discounts and cash benefits

Save money on experiences, shopping and much more.

Professional communities

Events

Tech media

Banking benefits

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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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.

In focus:

Know your rights regarding illness and sick leave

Learn about the sick leave policy here.

Who's looking after your child when its ill?

Ill children present many dilemmas, questions and challenges in everyday life. But what exactly are your rights when it comes to looking after your child?

Check your payslip using IDA’s interactive tool

IDA's interactive payslip: How to understand your payslip

IDA's key issues:

Working life and labour market

IDA works both nationally and internationally to develop the Danish labor market model.

Education and research

Education is a greate investment.

Green transition

At IDA, we work on how Denmark can reshape production and transform consumption towards sustainable development.

Digitalisation and AI

We must digitalize wisely and with great respect for the individual consumer's and citizen's data.

Latest news

25. sep. 2026

If there's a labour market revolution under way, it's a quiet one

Despite a slight rise in unemployment, IDA’s chief economist sees no sign of AI-driven mass job losses. If you're concerned, a career adviser’s top tip is to combine technical expertise with commercial awareness.

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16. sep. 2026

The most skillful employees get the most out of generative AI

13. jul. 2026

Half of IDA's members lack clear rules on availability after work

8. jun. 2026

Denmark gets its first technology-focused government

War, geopolitical tensions and pressure on energy supplies are placing new demands on society. Technology is crucial to addressing these, and it is therefore positive that technology is a defining feature of the government platform, says IDA.

25. apr. 2026

Senior employees want greater flexibility

For IDA members, flexibility in various forms takes precedence over financial gains when it comes to making the big decision to leave the labour market.

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.

25. sep. 2026

If there's a labour market revolution under way, it's a quiet one

Despite a slight rise in unemployment, IDA’s chief economist sees no sign of AI-driven mass job losses. If you're concerned, a career adviser’s top tip is to combine technical expertise with commercial awareness.

Læs mere

16. sep. 2026

The most skillful employees get the most out of generative AI

13. jul. 2026

Half of IDA's members lack clear rules on availability after work

8. jun. 2026

Denmark gets its first technology-focused government

25. apr. 2026

Senior employees want greater flexibility

15. apr. 2026

Clear yes to OK26 from IDA's members

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