Fafo is currently conducting a survey on freedom of expression and whistleblowing. We encourage members to respond, as this is an important topic to gain more knowledge about.
Five regional gatherings, a national conference, and perhaps a dedicated union network. Forskerforbundet is stepping up its efforts to strengthen the rights of PhD candidates. "If we are to be the leading trade union for knowledge workers, we must be relevant to those who are at the very beginning of their research careers," says Hilde Gunn Slottemo.
Only 1 in 4 young researchers would recommend a research career to other young people, a new report shows. "This is a big problem for our society if young people lose faith in the research profession," says Steinar A. Sæther.
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.
