Norway - Framework agreement for health and social sector - April 30, 2026

Unions affiliated to LO, YS and Unio have reached agreement with the employers’ organisation Spekter in the initial central negotiations for the 2026 wage settlement covering workers in areas including health services and cultural institutions. The agreement establishes a general pay framework, including a guaranteed minimum increase of around NOK 12,675–13,000 (€ 1,100 – € 1,130) for workers covered by the settlement. Unions report that the outcome also includes progress on equal pay and recognition of skills and competence, reflecting long-standing demands in sectors facing recruitment and retention challenges. The central agreement sets the basis for the next stage of the bargaining process, with local negotiations to determine the final distribution of pay increases at workplace level.

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