
Building issues highlighted before negotiations
Recent documentaries in 2024, including ‘The Black Swan’ and ‘Underdanmark’, have spotlighted labor issues and legal violations in the construction industry. These films raise concerns about the use of subcontractors in the industry. Søren Kaj Andersen of Faos mentions that the issues go beyond collective agreement breaches to include tax fraud and potentially money laundering. These controversies will be a key discussion topic in the upcoming negotiations for new construction industry agreements covering approximately 85,000 workers. ‘The Black Swan’ exposed tax evasion by individuals like Fasar Abrar Raja through a construction firm, while ‘Underdanmark’ revealed the dangerous work conditions faced by migrant workers. Disagreements exist between employers and workers on the extent of the problem and its resolution, with chain responsibility proposed by 3F Building Group. The parties might seek lawmakers’ help if an agreement isn’t reached, but failure is considered unlikely.