fagforbund
Fagforbund is the Norwegian term for a trade union, an organized association of workers formed to protect and advance their common interests in the workplace. Trade unions, including fagforbund, aim to secure fair wages, safe working conditions, reasonable working hours, and other terms of employment through collective bargaining with employers. They may also provide legal assistance, professional training, member services, and representation in disputes with management or authorities. Membership is typically voluntary and organized by sector, occupation, or workplace, with decision-making through democratically elected representatives and regular meetings.
In Norway, fagforbund are usually part of larger national or confederal bodies and operate at both local
A common structural arrangement is a national or regional confederation that coordinates activities among several affiliated
Overall, fagforbund serve to balance the power between employees and employers by giving workers collective bargaining