The labour movement is a term that seems to cover a number of more or less leftist political parties as well as trade unions.

The original basis of the labour movement was to secure decent working conditions for workers in typically capitalist societies, in relation to safety, working hours, wages, etc.

Historically speaking the labour movement was always tied to Social Democrat parties although in recent years there have been political debates concerning which parties that best represent the working class.

Keynote speakers on the labour movement typically choose to focus on the historical conditions of the labour movement as well as political discussions relating to this history.