The regional collective bargaining conference is an important meeting place for bargaining leaders and union representatives in the municipal sector (Oslo and Akershus). Here we facilitate dialogue, sharing of experiences and practical work on topics that are central to the collective bargaining work – both before, during and after local negotiations.
The conference will start with an introduction to expectations and working methods in regional tariff committees (RTU). We look at how the company groups can work together across the board, which forms of meetings work best, and how we can use both short thematic blocks and physical gatherings for experience sharing.
Furthermore, we address key collective bargaining topics such as:
- NITO's salary policy in practice – including discussions on how we handle dissatisfaction, communicate during negotiations and contribute to a good atmosphere and enlightened members
- The discussion meeting – role, preparation and implementation
- Local variants of wage policy – how do we use this in practice
- Negotiation process and duty of confidentiality – what can you say, to whom and when?
- Salary statistics – what should be reported, why are they important, and how are the figures used in practice
- The toolbox for union representatives – what can be found on nito.no, and how do we report and use negotiation and salary data
The conference will also include separate subject tracks adapted to the agreement areas:
- The KS area, with topics such as overhang and slippage, choice of negotiation model (date vs. annual wage growth) and handling demanding negotiation situations.
- Oslo municipality, with its own program adapted to local frameworks and challenges.
Topics may be subject to changes in the final program.
Through plenary sessions, group discussions and practical exercises, the goal is for you to be left with increased security in your role as a union representative, better tools in the negotiation work – and a strengthened regional network.
This is the conference for you who want to be better prepared, less alone and more confident in your role as a union representative. The conference is relevant for business group and negotiation leaders in the municipal sector in the municipalities of Oslo and Akershus.
Program
A concrete program is being prepared and will be published soon.
