Welcome...

...to the English version of the website of the SFAH. This is a good starting point for anybody interested in the history of the Danish labour movement.

Our pages in English are not just a translation of our Danish pages. They are designed specifically for a non-Danish audience. This means that you will find information here, which you will not find in our Danish pages - and visa-versa.

"To Work, to Life or to Death"

Read more about workers' everyday culture and historic labour lore in Denmark, Norway and Finland in this  English-language publication from the SFAH.

History of the Danish labour movement

This brief introduction will tell you about the birth of the Danish labour movement in the 1870's, the breakthrough around the turn of the century, the first Social Democratic government and the creation of the welfare state - right up till today...

Resources for further research

We offer you links and addresses for information resources - both on-line and off-line - on the subject of labour history

Please note

• SFAH is an independent, scholarly society. We are not affiliated to any political organizations.

• We offer you the information on these pages free, for your own personal use. Please refer to the copyright-page for details.