Strike – What Can Employers Do?

On April 17, 2023, a major strike was launched following a break in negotiations between the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, YS and NHO. This is the first occurrence in modern times that interim settlement in the private sector has ended in conflict. The strike could have a major impact on the operations of many businesses. The following is a summary of the most important rules employers should be familiar with in the face of a strike.

Conducting labor struggles

Industrial action is a legal instrument that both parties can use when a conflict of interest is not resolved in negotiations or mediation. Industrial action is generally carried out in the form of strikes (the employee side) or lockout (the employer side), as these instruments are defined in section 1 f) and g). A blockade is considered a legal link in the labor struggle. Normally, picket arrangements will be organised at all workplaces covered by the strike. The unions often operate with