The growth of trade unions and labor politics in Denmark (1871–1950)

1. Danish branch of the First International founded

   Oct 1, 1871Labels: Louis Pio, Harald Brix, Paul Geleff

   • Britannica
   • Paul Geleff

2. “Slaget på Fælleden” confrontation in Copenhagen

   May 5, 1872Labels: Slaget p, Copenhagen police

   • Slaget
   • Paul Geleff

3. Gimle Programme adopted at worker congress

   Jun 8, 1876Labels: Gimle Programme, Worker congress

   • Gimle
   • 1876 Denmark

4. Social Democratic Federation formally founded

   Feb 11, 1878Labels: Social Democratic

   • Social Dems

5. First Danish May Day mass demonstrations

   May 1, 1890Labels: May Day, Copenhagen

   • Workers Museum

6. Employers’ national confederation founded

   May 19, 1896Labels: Employers' Confederation

   • DA History
   • Labour Court

7. National union federation formed (DSF)

   Jan 3, 1898Labels: De Samvirkende, DSF

   • Labour Court
   • LO wiki

8. September Compromise ends major 1899 conflict

   Sep 5, 1899Labels: September Compromise

   • Danmarkshistorien
   • Eurofound

9. Permanent labor dispute court established

   Jan 1, 1900Labels: Labor dispute

   • Labour Court
   • Danmarkshistorien

10. Eight-hour day agreed in national settlement

    May 17, 1919Labels: Eight-hour day, LO

    • Workers Museum
    • Workers Museum

11. First Social Democratic government takes office

    Apr 23, 1924Labels: Thorvald Stauning, Social Democrats

    • Britannica
    • Stauning I

12. Kanslergade Agreement responds to economic crisis

    Jan 30, 1933Labels: Kanslergade Agreement, Stauning

    • Historisk Tidsskrift
    • Kanslergade

13. Social Reform package enters into force

    Oct 1, 1933Labels: Social Reform, K K

    • Lex
    • ILO Repo