Question

Why did swedish workers have more power during sweden’s socialist period than workers have in the capitalist nations of the us and japan?

Answer 1

Swedish workers had more power during Sweden's socialist period than workers in capitalist nation's if US and Japan because :

• Swedish workers were able to force the passage of ambitious reforms that benefit the working class as a whole
• Such as:
• Free medical care coverage for all
• Free tuition for university students
• Guaranteed free housing for all etc.
• As a result poverty rates in Sweden are very low compared to US and Japan
• This was largely because social democratic governments in Sweden were committed to ensuring full employment
• Income and wealth inequality of workers in Sweden were also lower
• Sweden's pro worker reforms were successful because of United, well organized labor movement with the social democratic party
• The social democratic party won the largest number of seats in national elections
• This made the workers more stronger and powerful