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Norway oil workers reach wage deal
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on May 13, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026
Quick Summary
Norwegian oil workers and unions reached a wage deal, increasing pay and preventing strikes. The agreement affects 7,400 workers.
Norwegian Oil Workers Reach New Wage Agreement with Unions
OSLO (Reuters) -Wage talks between Norwegian oil firms and two labour unions resulted in a deal on Tuesday, industry and union officials said.
The Lederne union and Styrke both came to an agreement with companies, industry group Offshore Norway said, while a third union, Safe, will be encompassed by the settlement, averting the risk of strike action by some workers later this year.
The new contract raises annual pay for oil and gas workers by at least 35,000 Norwegian crowns ($3,353), the unions said.
The wage talks covered in total about 7,400 union members, employed by such companies as Equinor, ConocoPhillips and Aker BP.
($1 = 10.4369 Norwegian crowns)
(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)
Key Takeaways
- •Norwegian oil workers secured a wage deal.
- •Lederne and Styrke unions reached an agreement.
- •The deal prevents potential strike actions.
- •Annual pay increases by at least 35,000 crowns.
- •The agreement affects 7,400 union members.
Frequently Asked Questions about Norway oil workers reach wage deal
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is the wage deal reached between Norwegian oil workers and unions, which increases pay and prevents strikes.
2Who are the involved parties?
The involved parties are Norwegian oil firms, the Lederne and Styrke unions, and companies like Equinor and ConocoPhillips.
3What is the impact of the deal?
The deal increases annual pay for oil workers by at least 35,000 crowns and prevents potential strike actions.
