Everything you need to know about unions and worker rights in Norway
Unions and worker rights in Norway are consistently pressing issues, with topics ranging from employees striking for higher wages, to backlash over companies refusing workers…
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FO fears gaps in Government inclusion effort
Trade Union fears gaps in Government inclusion effort The Trade Union, Fellesorganisasjonen (FO) fears social work is not included in the Government’s joint inclusion effort….
The Academics break the negotiations in Oslo
The Academics break the negotiations with Oslo The Academics (Akademikerne) break the negotiations in Oslo with demands of changes to an outdated payroll system. – Salary…
Ryanair is considering reopening at Rygge
Ryanair is considering reopening at Rygge airport The boss of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, says they are in talks about reopening their base at Rygge Civil…
Coordinated wage settlement
Union warns about fight regarding coordinated wage settlement One of the biggest Trade unions – Fellesforbundet – wants individual wage settlements this year, but several…
Virke expects that the NOK 350 limit will be removed
Virke expects that the NOK 350 limit will be removed The Trade Union Virke’s CEO, Harald Andersen, wants to remove the duty-free limit for private…
Trade Union boss with sponsored apartment
Trade Union boss with sponsored apartment in one of Oslo’s most expensive areas In January 2016, the Trade Union Postkom, bought an apartment at Sørenga…
Summer workers under unlawful conditions
Four out of ten employers employ summer workers under unlawful conditions LO’s summer patrol reveals more offenses at Norwegian work places than before. About 40…
Millions flow into Labour’s election coffers from the Trade Unions
Trade Unions open their wallets It is going to be record support for Labour (Arbeiderpartiet) before the general election. Several Trade Unions provide far…
Trade union is warning of Statoil helicopter agreements
The Statoil savings in helicopter expenses can be at the expense of safety, trade union fears. In the wake of the helicopter accident near Bergen, …
