It has finally been established that mercury is harmful to health and that it made dental nurses ill. This ruling by the Supreme Court might lead to a breakthrough for female-dominated workplaces. The Union of Municipal and General Employees (known as Fagforbundet) took on the case on behalf of a group of dental nurses. It won the case and was awarded costs.
English: http://www.world-psi.org/en/mercury-victims-win-supreme-court-case ...
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