Unions have reached an agreement with employer Norlandia on the 2025 interim wage settlement for kindergarten workers. The negotiations were conducted jointly by Fagforbundet, Delta, and the Education Union, under Spekter Area 12. While the agreement will formally take effect once all negotiations in Area 12 are concluded, the unions report that the outcome is positive for members. The agreement includes central wage increases effective from 1 April 2025: for kindergarten teachers, pedagogical leaders, and special education staff. The size of the increase varies based on years of service. A key achievement is a joint protocol in which both sides commit to strengthening organising efforts in the sector. This includes increasing union membership and building stronger workplace representation to support better pay, conditions, and quality in kindergartens over time.
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