Personal assistants providing support for people with disabilities have won a significant victory following a wage dispute. The strike, organised by the union Fagforbundet, began on 12 September 2024 with workers demanding equal pay with personal assistants employed under a Virke national agreement in the non-profit sector, and improved seniority provisions. Personal assistants play a crucial role in enabling people with disabilities to lead independent lives. However, those employed under the BPA’s NHO collective agreement were receiving lower wages than their counterparts working for non-profit organisations. The strike aimed to correct this disparity while also calling for better recognition of experience through seniority-based pay increases.
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