The common labour market comprises a cornerstone in the Nordic co-operation. A large, skilled workforce is our most important resource, and forms the foundation for a competitive Nordic labour market and for development ofthe Nordic welfare societies.

At the same time, the Nordic labour markets are facing major changes because of, for example, demographic change, increased globalisation, technological development, and international competition.

The co-operation programme on labour 2018-2021 identifies several important challenges relating to the labour sector, and shows how the Nordic co-operation can help to address these.