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‘Political strike’ set for Wednesday

Norway's major trade union federations are moving ahead with plans for a widespread political strike on Wednesday, to demonstrate their unhappiness over the conservative government's...

Støre’s popularity soars in new poll

Labour Party leader Jonas Gahr Støre ended the week with a solid majority of voter support, despite facing some of the harshest criticism he's...

Objections rise to Sunday shopping

The Norwegian government's proposal to allow all retailers to open for business on Sunday has met massive opposition. "No one wants this," claims Trine...

LO praises government over anti-labour crime measures

Norwegian trade union federation LO usually doesn't offer much support to the country's minority conservative government coalition but this week it was singing the...

Pilots warn skies becoming unsafe

A group of pilots protested in front of Norway's Parliament this week, demanding a return to more airline regulation. They fear that a trend allowing...

Platou millionaire faces charges over au pair contracts

A wealthy Norwegian businessman who reportedly has a fortune of at least NOK 148 million (around USD 20 million) has been charged by police for supplying authorities...

New work rules set to halt flights

Political opponents and labour organizations are so upset over looming changes in Norwegian work rules that one union, representing airline cabin crews, vows to halt...

Welfare bosses grilled over losses

Top officials at Norway's state welfare agency NAV, which administers all pension and sick leave payments along with other welfare benefits, admitted they may...

Union’s strike against union ends

One of the most unusual and awkward strikes in Norway was settled this week, after trade union confederation LO gave in to the demands...

Higher age limit for workers sets off a fuss

A proposal by Norway's conservative government coalition to raise the maximum age for salaried workers has sparked opposition from both the labour movement and...
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