Hanne Bjurstrøm
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The Ministry is responsible for labour market policy, the working environment, pensions and welfare policy.

Minister of Labour

Hanne Bjurstrøm

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Combating poverty in Europe

Combating poverty in Europe

– The European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010 is an excellent opportunity to share experience and knowledge on strategies and measures to combat poverty and promote inclusion across Europe, says the Minister of Labour, Hanne Bjurstrøm.

OECD Ministers to discuss jobs for youth in Oslo, 20-21 September

OECD Ministers to discuss jobs for youth in Oslo, 20-21 September

A High Level Policy Forum on Jobs for Youth: Addressing Policy Challenges in OECD countries will be held in Oslo 20-21 September. The forum is jointly organised by the Norwegian Ministry of Labour and the OECD.

Agreement on economic stimulus package to reduce sick leave and new IA agreement

Agreement on economic stimulus package to reduce sick leave and new IA agreement

The Government and the employer/employee organisations have agreed on an extensive economic stimulus package to reduce sick leave and a new and more goal-oriented IA agreement.

Norwegian wage settlements in 2010

Norwegian wage settlements in 2010

The Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements presents the preliminary report on the basis for wage settlements in 2010.

Expert group suggests additional measures to reduce sick leave

Expert group suggests additional measures to reduce sick leave

The government received suggestions today from the expert group that has considered measures that could reduce sick leave. The group proposes a main strategy for the future that prioritises active participation measures, return-to-work strategies and graduated sick leave.

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Ministry of Labour

Telephone: +47 22 24 90 90
Fax: +47 22 24 87 11

Address

Postboks 8019 Dep
0030 Oslo
Norway

Visiting adress
Einar Gerhardsens plass 3 (blokk S)

Ministry of Labour

Contact information

Ministry of Labour

Telephone: +47 22 24 90 90
Fax: +47 22 24 87 11

Address

Postboks 8019 Dep
0030 Oslo
Norway

Visiting adress
Einar Gerhardsens plass 3 (blokk S)