Agreement on the Environmental Agreement

-We are satisfied with a settlement that affects many groups both in terms of salary and competence. Among other things, a general supplement will be given to everyone from April 1, and there will be a fairly significant increase in the minimum wage rates from the same time. In addition, temporary employees will now have to earn company seniority, which they have not been entitled to previously, and employees with a machine operator certificate will also receive a certificate supplement for this, says negotiator Petter Sommervold, who was present on behalf of the Norwegian Occupational Traffic Federation.

-Furthermore, it can be mentioned that the company will, among other things, cover protective glasses with prescription for those who need them, and it will be possible to have up to 7.5 hours per year covered with ordinary salary to carry out competence-raising measures. During the period, a committee has also been set up to further assess the introduction of a seniority ladder in the industry, he says.

The main features of the negotiated solution are the following:

Valid from 01.04.22

General surcharge of NOK 4 per hour

Adjustment allowance of NOK 2 per hour

The minimum wage rate is increased by NOK 11.50 to NOK 193.75.

Raising the subsistence allowance to NOK 96

Introduction of company seniority for temporary employees according to actual time worked.

Certificate supplements are also given to employees with a machine operator certificate.

In consultation with the company, up to 7.5 hours of time off with ordinary pay per year shall be granted to undertake relevant skills development.

Workwear adapted for women and men where unisex models are not satisfactory.

The employer must provide protective eyewear with protection for those who need it.

For those who are covered by the statutory requirement to complete the "Workplace Warning 1" course, employees will be covered for course costs and any travel costs in accordance with company practice, as well as ordinary salary for the time spent on the course.

If shop stewards request it, the local parties shall also review the occupational pension schemes in the individual company.

In addition, a cross-party committee will be established to work on assessing seniority ladders in the industry.