Collective Agreements

If you work in the public sector or at a pharmacy, your employment is typically governed by a collective agreement. In the private sector, however, employment terms are usually set individually—and it's rare to be covered by a collective agreement.
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Collective Agreement for Pharmacy Staff

As a pharmacy employee, you’re covered by a collective agreement for pharmacy staff between Pharmadanmark and the Association of Danish Pharmacies.

Collective Agreement for Pharmacy Staff
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Collective Agreement for Employees in the Public Sector

Are you employed by the state, a region, or a municipality? Then you’re covered by a collective agreement for public sector employees.

Collective Agreement for Employees in the Public Sector
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Collective Agreements for Employees in the Private Sector

Only a few private sector employees in life science are covered by a collective agreement. However, Pharmadanmark has negotiated a few collective agreements with private employers.

Collective Agreement for Employees in the Private Sector
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Collective Agreement for Ph.D's

While most Ph.D. positions follow public sector agreements, specific rules and conditions apply depending on your workplace.

Collective Agreement for Ph.D's