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Thinking of joining a union? Forskerforbundet – The Norwegian Association of Researchers (NAR) – is the natural choice if you are in research training; taking a PhD degree or employed as a postdoctoral research fellow.

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21.11.2024

Unio keeps its own basic collective agreement in the state sector

On November 20, the National Wages Board ruled that Unio and Akademikerne will keep their basic collective agreement in the state sector. This collective agreement was negotiated between Unio, Akademikerne and the state in 2022, and will now be valid until April 30, 2026.

28.10.2024

Joint Nordic initiative to strengthen academic freedom

Five Nordic trade unions have taken a joint initiative to strengthen academic freedom. They are challenging the politicians who have gathered this week for the Nordic Council in Iceland.

14.08.2024

Optimism before the National Wages Board meets on 7 November

The National Wages Board will process the wage settlement for Unio’s members in the state sector on Thursday 7 November. – I have faith that it will go our way, says Unio's negotiator Guro Elisabeth Lind.

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