In this survey the need for compassionate leave among members of the trade union is investigated with the aim to strive for this type of leave in the collective bargaining. type of employment contract / type of collective labour agreement / number of hours working per week according to contract / irregular shifts / flexible working scheme and need for flexibility / day nursery / solutions in case of illness of child / compassionate leave is part of leave arrangements / payment during compassionate leave / number of times respondent ( should have ) asked for compassionate leave during the last three months ( if possible ) / is replacement arranged if respondent has compassionate leave / preferences for position of compassionate leave in the collective bargaining / which items are important in the description for compassionate leave. Background variables: basic characteristics/ household characteristics/ income/capital assets/ education