Employment and welfare

Work for everyone who is able

Having a job and working are important and should be the goal for all those with work capacity. Everyone should have the same collective rights and obligations on relocating to Bergen. Immigrants should undergo courses in Norwegian and core societal values and receive work training in order to qualify for a job. We seek to ensure smooth and rapid integration of new residents in the labour force.

Disability access

The municipality of Bergen must create conditions that facilitate those with special needs to ensure education and employment for as many people as possible. Folkets Parti believes that the disabled should be offered adapted housing, employment and activity options. Not having access to education or employment can significantly reduce quality of life. We want to lower the dropout and unemployment rate using the tools available to society. This requires, among other things, close dialogue and collaboration between NAV and work organisations. Disabled parking permit requirements should be less stringent.

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Municipality as a team player

The municipal case handling process should be simplified and more effective to offer predictability to businesses. A successful business community depends on easy access and adequate parking. Communication and transport are the backbone of society. Fast, safe and cost-effective transport of people and goods is necessary for competitiveness, welfare and tax revenue.

Collaboration with non-profit organisations

Quality services must be offered to residents with special needs, including a crisis shelter, family centre and child welfare services. Non-profit organisations currently offer effective services to young people, the elderly and substance abusers. The municipality must help safeguard these services. The municipality should also cooperate with the Norwegian Correctional Service with follow-up and work training support after a sentence has been served.

Better framework conditions for the business community

Creation of more student housing

Bergen has numerous high-quality opportunities for higher education and is attractive to students. Folkets Parti seeks to facilitate the creation of more student housing. We also believe that the municipality should have greater responsibility for establishing more apprenticeships at municipal organisations. The municipality has a special responsibility to counteract age discrimination in employment.

Folkets Parti wants to help vitalise Bergen by promoting growth and good conditions for residents and businesses alike. Profitable and thriving companies generate tax revenue and better welfare services for all city residents. Bergen has outstanding professional communities in technology, energy, finance, fishing and aquaculture. Folkets Parti wants to be a driving force for business development and strengthen the partnership between education and business.

The business community should flourish and grow, while new companies should be established through educational institutions and existing businesses. Bergen should be a place of innovation, technology, partnerships and people with ideas, energy and capability. The business community must have the right conditions for secure and profitable employment. This is why there should be a fixed electricity rate for both consumers and companies.