Norwegian Specialist Health Service Wage Deal Reached After Two-Day Talks

Virke and 22 unions (LO, YS, Unio, Akademikerne) agreed on a collective bargaining agreement for the Specialist Health Service, including changes to the Insured Service Pension allowing free investment choices. The deal provides wage increases aligned with other sectors, ending a two-day negotiation. This is a routine labor settlement with no major market or geopolitical implications.