Agreement on state settlement – strike avoided – E24

The four main associations LO, YS, Unio and Akademikerne dedicated six hours of overtime to find a solution in mediation with the state.

– I am glad that we have reached an agreement with the four main associations in the settlement of wages in the state. In this way we have avoided a strike, says the Minister of Local Government and Modernization Nikolai Astrup (H).

LO: – Disappointed

The result is within the framework of the frontal subject of 1.7 percent, and leader Pål N. Arnesen at YS Stat says he is satisfied with it.

– The state initially rejected all our financial demands, so this shows that this mediation has been useful, says Arnesen.

For those organized in LO Stat, everyone is given a general supplement between NOK 1,321 and 5,753. The salary supplement will be applied from October 1.

– We come out with a result where we get a general addition for everyone, but where the distribution profile is disappointing. We just have to say that. I am disappointed that the state is not taking more responsibility for its lower wages and equal pay, says leader Egil André Aas LO Stat.

– Local maneuvering space

Although negotiator Guro Elisabeth Lind at Unio stat is not satisfied with the result, she emphasizes that the organization has been concerned about assuming social responsibility in a difficult situation for the Norwegian economy and working life.

– The result of mediation is not something we rejoice in, but it is an acceptable result for our members in a very special collective agreement, Lind says.

Leader Anders Kvam at Akademikerne stat notes that they have achieved local leeway, even with a moderate financial salary arrangement.

– The text of the agreement has been adjusted so that there is a greater focus on finding appropriate local solutions on how local negotiations are carried out, says Kvam.