Norway: new transportation agreement focuses on developing skills

On May 20, Yrkestrafikkforbund (YS - transport workers' union), Transportarbeiderforbund (Norwegian Transport Workers' Union) and the NHO transport employers' organization finally reached an agreement on wage policy in passenger transport. Valid between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2014, it focuses on training and the recognition of seniority and competences. (Ref. 120365)
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Better recognition of seniority and pay. “We were presented with numerous demands and we’re very happy to have avoided a strike however, the agreement will be costly even if it is headed in the right direction” declared Jon H. Stordrange, general director of the NHO union. There will be a slight general wage increase on April 1, 2012 – NOK 1.25 (€0.16) per hour. However, it will be completed with an increase in other benefits such as the long-distance allowance (NOK 2/€0.26), performance be

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