New minimum wage: 264.32!

On April 29, a meeting was held between the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (NHO) and the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (Fellesforbundet) regarding the adjustment of rates and the regulation of minimum wage rates in the Collective Agreement from the Construction Trades.

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The minimum wage rate for skilled workers increased by 14.02 kroner and is now 264.32. Correspondingly, for unskilled workers without industry experience it is 239.61 and with one year of industry experience it is 249.00.

The overtime base is now 332.31.

The rates for walking and travel time have also been regulated, as have a number of other rates. You can find all the rates in the link below.

As for piecework rates, they have been given a real boost. You can also see how this affects the individual professions in the link.

The minimum wage rates apply from April 1, while the other rates came into force on April 30. Separate transitional rules apply to piecework rates.

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The protocol for the Construction Industry is also available. It provides a low-wage supplement of NOK 2 per hour. The new minimum wage rates will be 226.66 for beginners, 230.36 after one year.

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