90 percent of Unio's members in the state voted yes in the referendum. "Now the work begins to distribute the wage funds in about 200 state-owned enterprises," says chief negotiator Steinar A. Sæther in Unio.
After mediation ten hours overtime, it is clear that Unio's collective agreement with the state will be continued and strengthened. The wage settlement in the state has a financial framework of 4.4 percent.
Three intensive days at the National Mediator's office await Unio's negotiators in the state. – The goal is solid real wage growth and clear improvements to our collective agreement. I believe that we will be able to come to a solution, but there is a long way to go, says chief negotiator Steinar A. Sæther in Unio state.
Now you can nominate a colleague who has made an important contribution to research or other knowledge work for the 2026 Brain Power Award. The deadline for nominating candidates is September 7, 2026.
– The gap between the parties was too wide, and not enough money was ever put on the table, summarises Steinar A. Sæther, chief negotiator for Unio state.
Increased purchasing power is the most important demand when Unio sits down at the negotiating table in this year's wage negotiations in the state sector.
We invite members and union representatives to a breakfast before the parade on May 1st, International Worker's Day. The theme for this year's event is Academia at war, with a focus on challenges for higher education, research, and employees.
Our salary statistics provide an updated overview of members' salary levels. The statistics for the state sector for 2025 have now been published. Log in to check the statistics.
It is important that Forskerforbundet has the correct information about your membership before we start this year's central wage negotiations. Log in to My page and check your information.
Thursday, January 8 we sent an e-mail to all active members of Forskerforbundet who work in non-state sectors, with a link to the questionnaire for our annual salary statistics per December 2025.
Together with Forskerforbundet, the Young Academy of Norway is launching a major survey aimed at scientific staff in the early stages of their careers. The goal is to strengthen the knowledge base and conduct more targeted work for this important group.
It is entirely possible for foreign researchers to undertake external assignments such as grading or supervising, without it being an obstacle to obtaining a residence permit. That was the conclusion reached when Forskerforbundet raised the issue in a meeting with UDI.
Forskerforbundet has taken the initiative to meet with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) to address the situation of foreign researchers who are denied residence permits after grading assignments or other external assignments.
Last week, the Higher Education and Research Standing Committee (HERSC) met online to discuss how unions can shape the future of European Higher Education and Research.
Forskerforbundet have received several inquiries regarding problems with residency applications after grading assignments.
Ready to negotiate your salary? Check out the Forskerforbundet salary statistics first, and figure out what you’re really worth. Our salary statistics allow you to compare your salary with what others in similar positions earn. This is valuable in salary negotiations.
Our salary statistics provide an updated overview of our members' salary levels. The statistics for the state sectors for 2024 have now been published. Log in to check the statistics.
Statistics Norway (SSB) is now sending out a time use survey to all academic staff in the university and university college sector. – We encourage our members to respond to this, says Steinar A. Sæther, president of Forskerforbundet.
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