Unions have agreed a new deal with the KS employers’ organisation representing energy companies. There is a basic increase of NOK 4,500 (Euro 569) and the agreement also establishes a minimum wage for the sector, ensuring that no one is paid below NOK 310,000 a year (Euro 39,200). There are also increases for daily allowances and a commitment that all workers should get the opportunity to upgrade their skills at least once every two years.
English: http://www.epsu.org/cob/379#a6850
Norwegian: http://www.elogit.no/id/12220.0
http://www.fagforbundet.no/forsida/tariff/?article_id=55463
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