The road to a collective agreement

With a collective agreement, you and your colleagues stand together in negotiations with the company management. You will receive annual pay increases, five weeks of holiday, higher overtime rates, a contractual pension (AFP) and greater influence over your own workplace.

How to get a collective agreement:

1 Talk to each other

Talk to your colleagues at work. Maybe there are others who think that a collective agreement could provide you with better working conditions?

2 Make contact with HK Norway

Get in touch with your nearest HK office. We are always ready to help and answer any questions you may have. It may be useful to choose one of you to act as a main contact person for us.

3 The more, the better

The more of you who are HK members, the stronger your claim for a collective agreement. Talk to your colleagues about the benefits of membership and collective bargaining.

Once there are enough of you, we can demand a collective agreement.

4 If your employer does not want to have a collective agreement

Sometimes an employer does not want to enter into a collective agreement, which can make the process a little longer. If the issue cannot be resolved by a mediator, strikes can be used as a last resort. It is very important in this situation for everyone to stand together and you will receive lots of help and support from us.

5 Once the collective agreement is in place

Now you need to elect your representatives. We provide courses and information for new employee representatives to help you make active use of the collective agreement. The first item on the agenda for the HK union branch is to check that the pay and working conditions are in line with the collective agreement. It is also important to ensure that all new employees join HK.

Your membership benefits

Safety and security at work

As a member of HK, you are not alone. You will receive free legal assistance in employment law cases such as non-payment of wages, unfair dismissal, and occupational injuries. We will help you to resolve conflicts and develop good working conditions at your workplace.

ships. After three years of membership, you can apply for up to NOK 50,000 in scholarships to pursue higher education at colleges or universities, for example.

Support for courses and further education

Members have lots of opportunities for further education, professional certificates and scholar-

Insurance policies:

LOfavør Contents Insurance

Norway’s best contents insurance. There is no upper insurance limit and all the contents and personal property in your home are covered.

LOfavør Leisure Time Accident Insurance

If you have an accident during your leisure time, you will receive support for treatment and financial assistance – wherever in the world the accident happened.

LOfavør Basic Insurance

Financial support can make a big difference when someone dies. So you and your family will receive a lump sum payment in the event of death, whatever the cause.

LOfavør Legal Insurance

Provides you with access to lawyers who can help you with legal issues, big or small. They will assist you until the case is resolved, nd you do not pay any hourly rate.

LOfavør also gives you great deals on mortgages and banking, offers on hotels, car rental, amusement parks, theatre and cultural experiences, and fantastic benefits for the house and home.