Information regarding the results after mediation on the Industry Agreement
Use the right to vote! This year's collective agreement is crucial for workers in Norway. After three lean years, in which price inflation has increased more than anyone had predicted, we had to put in place a salary increase that is reasonable. The assignment was clear: We were to increase purchasing power.
In this settlement at the Industrial Agreement, we have achieved a strong financial result which gives our members a solid improvement in purchasing power. We have a good low wage supplement, a historic increase in the offshore supplement and more paid trips home for those who work on assignments where accommodation is necessary.
We also went to the negotiations with demands for a skills reform that would give skilled workers the right to continuing and further education. We are proud to have reached a solution together with the employer. The result will give the right to paid time off to study, and relevant and good educational offers will be made.
This is about giving the individual worker the opportunity to develop, gain new knowledge and new skills. At the same time, the companies are ensured competence for restructuring, the green shift, technological development and competitiveness.
We will hold a ballot on 7th of May. The negotiating committee of Fellesforbundet unanimously recommends voting yes to the proposal. I hope you will familiarize yourself with the results and exercise your right to vote.
With best regards
Jørn Eggum
Exercise your right and duty to cast your vote on May the 7th!
Recommended proposal for the Industrial Agreement – some of the most important points
Economy
- With effect from 1st of April, a general supplement is given to everyone of NOK 7,– per hour.
- The teko-part is given an additional supplement of NOK 3,50 per hour with effect from 1st of April.
- The collective agreement's rates are increased by 7,5%, with the exception of those rates that have their own regulatory provisions or practice.
Food money
- New rate for food allowance NOK 107,–.
Competence
The most important thing for the future is that we have laid the foundations for a skills reform for working life. The reform will both give us good and relevant training offers and secure the income for those who take part in courses.
There is now agreement on the establishment of both a tariff fund and an offer structure for courses. There are still more elements that need to be put in place - but there are clear commitments to both direction and finances.
Minimum hourly earnings VO
Rates from 1st of April 2024
- 3.1.2.1 Skilled workers. NOK 211,79
After 1 year NOK 213,73 - 3.1.2.2 Special workers. NOK 202,14
After 1 year NOK 204,20 - 3.1.2.3 Auxiliary workers. NOK 192,61
After 1 year NOK 194,53
Paid travel time
The parties agree that the right to payment for travel time has been extended. This applies in connection with Christmas, Easter and summer holidays. A correct text will be available before the agreement is printed.
Offshore
Separate increase of the offshore supplement. New rate NOK 100.10 per hour.
Minimum hourly pay TD part
Rates from 1st of April 2024
- 3.1.1 New employees NOK 202,14
After 1 year NOK 204,20 - Skilled worker NOK 211,79
After 1 year NOK 213,73
Rates the TEKO part
Rates from 1st of April 2024
Normal salary Group 1
- Beginner NOK 176,16
After 1 year of work NOK 177,51 - Young workers under 18 years of age NOK 145,30
The framework for the settlement is calculated at 5.2%
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