Summer holidays in Sweden, traditionally lasting four weeks, originated in the 19th-century industrialization era. As the nation transitioned from agriculture to industry, workers organized into trade unions, gaining influence. In the early 20th century, unions negotiated for specific periods of factory shutdowns, leading to the establishment of the 'industrisemester' or industry holiday. This annual shutdown allowed workers to take their much-deserved breaks, significantly shaping the cultural norm of lengthy summer vacations in Sweden, which continues to this day.
In the early 20th century, unions negotiated with many of Sweden's industrial companies to agree on a specific period when factories would shut down.
The influence of the trade unions grew, and they had significant bargaining power in campaigning for good working conditions.
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