Tekna representatives
Tekna's 4,000 elected representatives provide our members with the best possible working conditions, local activities and professional development opportunities. Some union representatives represent Tekna members at workplace meetings with management about work-related issues, while others focus on providing members with high-quality professional meeting places, courses and seminars.
Curious about what an elected representative does?
What does a representative do?
The expectations of you as an elected Tekna representative vary according to your role. Read more about the different roles and what they mean.
Why do we need union representatives?
Currently, 49% of all employees in Norway are members of a trade union. Many people are unaware of the many Norwegian welfare state benefits that have been negotiated through the trade union movement. Read more about the Norwegian Model here.
This is how you get elected
As a Tekna representative, you do an important job that benefits many people. Here's how to proceed if you want to get elected. If there’s no Tekna representative at your workplace, you can start by creating a Tekna group.
"Being a union representative is very exciting."
More than 4,000 Tekna union representatives are working to provide members with the best possible working conditions, a good working environment and professional development opportunities.
Basic courses 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 (Norwegian, subtitled in English)
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.
Basic course for Tekna-representatives in the private sector - Part 2
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 course is for all Tekna representatives in the private sector, including members of the Tekna board.
Thank you for trusting our representatives!
The year 2019 was the year of the union representatives in Tekna. The overall goal of the campaign was to show pride for each representative in addition to promoting the importance of their work. Get better acquainted with our representatives!
Thank you for trusting our representatives!
The year 2019 was the year of the union representatives in Tekna. The overall goal of the campaign was to show pride for each representative in addition to promoting the importance of their work. Get better acquainted with our representatives!
