Union targets low pay and equal pay in bargaining round

Norway

Unions are setting out the priorities for the forthcoming bargaining round. For public services union Fagforbundet, equal pay continues to be an urgent demand and the union is looking for pay deals that deliver for sectors dominated by women workers. It also wants action to tackle low pay with a particular concern that low-paid workers may be missing out from local negotiations that benefit other workers more. The union is also looking for pensions improvements and in particular ensuring that pension entitlement is built up from day one of employment. Fagforbundet is concerned that the government's encouragement of temporary work will have an impact on pensions.
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