Possible strike on April 2nd!

The LO representative council met on February 17, and they unanimously agreed to demand increased purchasing power!

Figures from Statistics Norway show that the share of value creation that has gone to employers has increased at the expense of employees. The so-called wage share in industry last year was 72 percent. The rest went to the owners. The historical average for wage share since 1970 has been 81 percent.

– We should have our share of the pie. It's that simple, says Peggy Hessen Følsvik.

In addition to increased purchasing power through general increases, the LO representative council has gathered around demands, which means that LO "will particularly prioritize a solidarity-based and fair wage policy that counteracts low wages and prioritizes equal pay."

The strike could be a fact as early as April 2!

The best way for clubs to prepare is to make sure everyone is organized. There are two reasons for this: First, a high degree of organization provides a much better leverage in negotiations, and it also prevents strikebreaking. An organized worker should NOT work during a strike!

This makes things a bit urgent. There are some deadlines for receiving strike contributions from the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions. The statutes state that you must have been a member for at least two weeks before the strike breaks out in order to receive contributions. This applies to NEW members. If you have been a member before and want to rejoin, the deadline is a full twelve weeks. Also, no one can owe dues for more than two months.

So to the elected officials: Now is the time to find the recruitment block and organize all your fellow workers!

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