Worker participation - Norway

Introduction

This article describes the involvement of workers in decision-making and manage-ment processes in Norway. It focusses on OSH-related participation rights and practices, but also describes the general situation regarding participation.Norway has a well-developed system for workers to participate in OSH matters, mainly through elected union representatives, works councils and OSH representatives and committees. Union representation, which is laid down in agreements with social partners, is considered more influential when it comes to worker participation than the legal rights of workers. Legislation in Norway grants both public and private sector employees…