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Podcast: Working in Norway - A Beginner's Guide
01:21] You will learn about the role of the trade unions, salary negotiations, working hours, holidays and ... [01:21 - 01:45] Hi. Hi. We both work for Tekna, a union for people who are graduates in STEM, science, technology...
Article Working in Norway May 25 2023 Podcast -
Joining a board for the first time? – Here are some tips to get you started
...the individual chosen for the job and the company union group. The system of electing employee board members ... have a great deal of experience – as do company union representatives and others who have followed along...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 25 2021 -
– Most employees aren’t entitled to negotiate their own salary
...questions concerning salary. – You’re in demand in the labor market In a negotiation, two parties having more ... incredibly important that an employee has a company union representative who can present Tekna members’ perspectives...
Article Råd og tips Jan. 9 2023 -
Highly educated adults are the new trade unionists
...professions behind the numbers The numbers for trade union membership broken down into Tekna professions and ... has been made for trade union membership. Yet this doesn’t show which trade union the respective professionals...
Article Aktuelt Sept. 10 2021 -
Geologists in second place
...different kinds of sports, says union head Erlend Hanstveit in NISO, a trade union representing professional ... Interest Committee, Emir Causevic, warns Tekna’s union representatives in the private sector not to look...
Article Tekna Magasinet June 7 2023 -
Temporary lay-off notices to be sent out in connection with possible strikes
...expired. What does this mean for you? Only members of unions that have broken with negotiations and gone through ... through mediation can be selected by their union to go out on strike. At the same time, other employees...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 20 2023 -
Strong salary growth for scientists and technologists
...scientists and technologists has been good, and the labor market has normalized after going through the yearlong ... for 2021. Aktuelt - It’s great to see that the labor market is making a strong recovery, says Tekna president...
Article Aktuelt Dec. 7 2021 -
Why join a trade union today?
...percent av Norwegian employees are members of a trade union. – Many people take several of the Norwegian welfare ... benefits – which have all been negotiated by the union movement – for granted, declares Katrine Olsson...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 19 2021 -
ICT and software engineers have lowest rate of trade union membership
...professions behind the numbers The numbers for trade union membership broken down into Tekna professions and ... has been made for trade union membership. Yet this doesn’t show which trade union the respective professionals...
Article Aktuelt Aug. 18 2021 -
How can I start a Tekna group?
...a line of communication to management via their union representative, who passes on their shared interests ... public sector). What are the advantages of being a union representative? You get access to Tekna’s popular...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 21 2023 -
Is this why we all want to work in Norway?
Norwegian welfare state and the strong Norwegian labor unions be a part of the explanation? Working in Norway ... between the country’s political parties and labor unions. Starting in the 1970s, these different sides...
Article Working in Norway June 9 2021 -
Where to find laws on working hours
The purpose of this particular set of labor laws is to ensure that the time employees spend at work doesn’t ... hour laws? The purpose of this particular set of labor laws is to ensure that the time employees spend...
Article Råd og tips Aug. 18 2023 -
Social welfare in Norway: The nuts and bolts
...others are connected to your participation in the labor market. The Norwegian welfare state is built upon ... part of a trade union when you find yourself in situations like this. A trade union can guide you in...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 20 2022 -
Is my boss allowed to read my e-mail?
...used to perform punishable acts or breaches of labor law duties and norms, for example if an employee ... possible be allowed to be present and have a company union representative (or another representative) present...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 21 2021 -
Take your seat at the table – become a trade union member
Tekna as trade union – a little different We’re working towards making salary growth take place locally ... almost never go on strike. That’s why we’re a trade union that’s a little different from the other Salary...
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The bottom line: European immigrants have lowest rate of trade union membership
...professions behind the numbers The numbers for trade union membership broken down into Tekna professions and ... has been made for trade union membership. Yet this doesn’t show which trade union the respective professionals...
Article Aktuelt Sept. 3 2021 -
The Norwegian Model: It Works
Model,Norwegian culture,Norwegian workplace,trade union, Working in Norway Why do so many people want to ... largely to the solidarity and savvy of organized labor and the political parties it backed, the long struggle...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 10 2019 -
What is the Norwegian Model?
Being a member of a trade union is an important piece of the puzzle often called "The Norwegian Model" ... game for working life, showing us how employers, unions and government meet and speak with one another...
Article Aktuelt May 11 2020 -
Record growth in Tekna
...speed. During ‘the Corona year’ of 2020, the trade union had a membership growth rate of 6.9 percent, according ... us as both a professional association and trade union, where we could really show our relevance. This...
Article Aktuelt May 4 2021 -
So, You (Think You) Have a Bad Job?
USA. … employee rights,international workplace,labor union,working in norway,working in the USA, Working ... at least USD 1,000 in course fees). There is no union of any kind that she can join to try and improve...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 4 2019 -
- Employers have to assume more responsibility for employees who are working from home
...employees. It’s important and correct that the Labor Department is works hard to establish updated regulations ... individually adapted regulations where companies’ union representatives are involved. In addition, we must...
Article Aktuelt Nov. 16 2020 -
Pregnancy and employment
...situation is illegal. If the employer still needs labor, and you (the individual who’s going on maternity ... order for people to keep their connection with the labor market and thereby their opportunity to work towards...
Article Råd og tips Sept. 12 2023
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