Basic course for Tekna-representatives in the private sector - Part 2
Collective agreements – Role understanding- Salary negotiations
Mar 15, 2023, 03:30 PM
This course gives you an introduction to the laws, regulations and negotiation skills you need as a Tekna union representative in the private sector. This is the English version of the mandatory basic course (Grunnkurs for tillitsvalgte i privat sektor) and is only offered once a year. If you speak Norwegian, we recommend you take the course in Norwegian.
This is part 2 of the mandatory basic course for Tekna representatives in the private sector.
What does it mean to be a Tekna-representative? How do you cooperate with the company? And how do you represent your Tekna-members in the best way possible? Join our legal advisors and other Tekna-representatives for discussions and lectures to learn more.
Part 2 is set up over two days.
- Day one will give you insight in to the collective agreements and rules you must know to succeed in your role as a Tekna representative
- Day two will prepare you for salary negotiations
What is the basic course for Tekna representatives?
The basic course is designed to give you the knowledge you need to handle your role as a Tekna union representative. It is mandatory, and Tekna covers all expenses. You are entitled to time off work to participate in basic training – see the Tekna-NHO main agreement § 4.
- Part 1 of the basic course is digital. It is in Norwegian, with English subtitles, and takes about four hours to complete.
- Part 2 of the basic course lasts two days and is held at a hotel in Oslo.
Please complete Part 1 before you attend Part 2. Tekna recommends that you complete this course as soon as possible after being elected as a Tekna-representative.
Basic course Part 1 (In Norwegian)
The digital basic course Part 1 gives an introduction to how cooperation between the representative and employer is regulated and how this works in real life. You can pause the course, and return later, throughout. Read more and take Part 1 here.
Target group of this course
This course is for all Tekna representatives in the private sector, including members of the Tekna-board.
Practical information, refund of expenditures and travel information
The course is free of charge for Tekna representatives. Tekna covers all expenses. Tekna is in a transition phase to a new travel booking system. It is still possible to order through Egencia on phone 23 15 04 99 or email customer_service@egencia.no. Note ''Travel charged Tekna, comcode 825152'' in the subject field of the travel order and state the following reference in the email: Tekna/Tillitsvalgt/23105/Nils Christian Børresen
Tekna orders accommodation for those of you who tick this off in your registration. You book the trip yourself, but wait until 14 days before the start of the course in case the course has to be canceled or postponed.
Read more about reimbursement of expenses here.
PS: Project number for this course is 23105. Responsible: Nils Christian Børresen
