The International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR) is an associate to the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, Sweden’s major business organisation representing some 60,000 member companies. NIR is commissioned to support and broaden the scope of operations of Swedish industry on markets characterised by economic, political or social complexities. 

The Swedish Industrial and Metalworkers’ Union (IF Metall) organises more than 370,000 members at nearly 12,000 workplaces, affiliated to 52 local branches. IF Metall is aiming to safeguard the members’ interests and strengths in order to create the best possible conditions in working life as well as in society at large. This includes an extensive cooperation with trade unions internationally.