Fagforbundet

Fagforbundet is a Norwegian trade union representing employees in the public sector and related services. It is affiliated with Landsorganisasjonen i Norge (LO), the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, and works to improve wages, working conditions, and professional development for its members. The union organizes workers across municipal and county governments, hospitals and health services, schools, care services, transport, and other public sector workplaces.

The organization operates through local unions within a national framework. Members elect a governing body and delegate leadership to a president or head and a secretariat that manages day-to-day affairs. The union engages in collective bargaining at national and local levels and provides legal assistance, contract advice, and education for members. It also participates in political dialogue and policy development through LO and related bodies.

Fagforbundet has its roots in earlier Norwegian unions representing municipal and public sector workers, with mergers in the late 20th and early 21st centuries that consolidated local unions into a single national federation. It maintains cooperation with fellow LO affiliates and participates in international worker solidarity networks through LO, linking its activities to broader labor movements.

Headquartered in Oslo, Fagforbundet emphasizes defending public sector employment, advocating for workers’ rights, and promoting high-quality public services. The union seeks to influence wage settlements, working hours, and employment conditions while providing member services such as education, training, and legal support.