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Collective agreements in the private sector

On this page you will find all main agreements and collective agreements between NITO and the employers' organisations in the private sector - NHO (with Finance Norway), Virke and Virke-HUK.

NHO - Collective agreement

In NITO's agreement with NHO, you will find rights and rules related to salary and other financial rights for all NITO members who are employed in companies affiliated with NHO. The agreement runs from 01.06.2024 to 31.05.2026. 

NHO - NITO collective agreement

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NHO - Main agreement

The main agreement between NITO and NHO ensures the right of co-determination in the workplaces and regulates the cooperation between management and employees. The agreement expires on 31.12.2025.

The main agreement NITO - NHO

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Finance Norway - Main agreement/collective agreement

From 1 January 2023, Finance Norway is a national association of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO). The main agreement between NITO and Finance Norway works as before until further notice. NITO is in dialogue with the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) about how we best safeguard members in the financial industry through collective agreements. 

Main agreement/collective agreement - Finance Norway - NITO

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Virke - Collective agreement

The agreement between NITO and Virke describes the financial rights related to salary, pension and job placements, etc. The agreement is valid from 01.06.2024 to 31.05.2026 

Collective agreement NITO - Virke

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Virke - Main agreement

The main agreement between  NITO and Virke ensures NITO members in workplaces with Virke the right to co-determination in the workplace, while at the same time regulating the cooperation between employees and management. The agreement is valid until 31.12.2025.

Main agreement NITO-Virke  

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Virke HUK - Main agreement

The main agreement between Virke HUK and NITO is also called the parallel agreement, since there are identical agreements between Virke and many organisations. It contains the right to  co-determination, and it regulates several aspects of the working environment. The agreement is valid from 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2025.

The main agreement NITO - VIRKE HUK (the parallel agreement)

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Virke-HUK - National collective agreements

Virke-HUK's national agreements with NITO are divided according to which sector it covers. However, all the agreements contain the guidelines for pay and financial rights, as well as local wage negotiations, etc.

National Agreement for University Colleges 2022-2024   
National Collective Agreement for Museums and Other Cultural Institutions 2022-2024
National Collective Agreement for Enterprises 2022-2024
National Collective Agreement for Health and Social Services, etc. 2022-2024
National Collective Agreement for the Specialist Health Service 2022-2024
National Collective Agreement for Education 2022-2024

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Virke HUK - Protocols and older agreements

Protocols

Older agreements

Direct agreements

If the employer is not organised and does not wish to become one, it is possible to enter into a separate collective agreement for this particular enterprise. We call this a direct agreement.

How to enter into direct agreements

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