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Lederne – The Norwegian Union of Managers and Executives

Lederne is the Norwegian organisation for managers, engineers and development of competence. Our members have management responsibilities, knowledge and experience. Lederne is also an organisation for engineers and technical staff with a high degree of responsibility in their work. We are independent of others, both politically and organisationally. This gives us the opportunity to do what is best for our members, regardless of political affiliations.

Lederne has over 16.000 members all over Norway and abroad. The members represent companies within a broad spectrum of private and public sector. The members are managers and executives in production, commerce and mercantile functions in industry, commerce and services. In the petroleum industry non-graduate engineers are also included.

Ledernes main office is in Oslo, and the union also have a regional office in Stavanger. Lederne has right of negotiation with several employer organisations. Lederne is a member of Confederation Europeennes des Cadres (CEC – European Managers). CEC represents 1,5 million managers and executives across Europe in the European Social Dialogue.

Lederne has several beneficial agreements with different main Organizations like NHO, Virke, PBL, ASVL, Norges rederiforbund and more.

Looking after your interests as an employee

The modern labor market presents many challenges. Demands on how you as a leader do your work are growing. At the same time, companies are demanding more flexibility and mobility.

Lederne can put you on the right track in the Norwegian labor market. We can among many things help you reach an agreement (beneficial agreement) with your employer. Also:

• We offer legal assistance and help with problems at work.
• We help employees and the company to communicate and collaborate.
• We offer and finance education and training aimed at you as a leader.
• We offer a network of people in similar positions.
• As a leader, you will never be alone in your work, with Lederne having your support.

For a full list of all the benefits you receive as member of Lederne, see Medlemsfordeler (in Norwegian). Or contact us at +47 22 54 51 50 or post@lederne.no.

Grants for education and free leadership courses

The workplace is continually changing. By improving your knowledge you will be better placed to meet the challenges, and Lederne gives you the educational tools that you need.

For members who are a part of the beneficial agreement between Lederne and NHO, PBL or ASVL, you can apply for financial grants for your professional development:

• Up to NOK 60.000 per year for full time studies.
• Up to NOK 30.000 per year for part time studies.
• Up to NOK 20.000 for studies beside of full time work, or partial educational leave up to 50%.

Application forms and guidelines in Norwegian.

Call  +47 22 54 51 50 or email us for request utdanning@lederne.no

Leadership courses

Lederne also offers high-quality leadership courses. Per today, all of our courses are held in Norwegian. The courses have been devised to cover the needs of our members:

• Coaching.
• Better leadership practices.
• Media handling.
• Reduce stress and increase work happiness.
• Workers rights and negotiations.

For more information, see www.lederne.no/kompetanse (in Norwegian), call +47 22 54 51 50 or email us at kurs@lederne.no lfor further assistance.

Get access to professional assistance

As a Lederne member you have access to experienced case executives and representatives, both locally and centrally, who will help you develop better working conditions and resolving conflicts.

Lederne have our own staff including advisers and lawyers, as well as cooperation agreements with external law firms to ensure that you get a quick response to your matter.

As a member you have free access to advice and legal assistance in matters concerning your employment. We will assist you with advice about your employment contract, job changes and dismissals, or any other issues regarding your employment.

We also offer 15 hrs of private legal assistance for you and your family. The assistance can be used for most areas within private legal matters. Ex. Inheritance, contracts, real estate issues, driving licence seizure etc.

You as a member also have free access to the “legal Encyclopedia” Compendia (requires log in to minside)

For more information call +47 23 68 86 86 or send an email to arbeidsrett@lederne.no

Organisation

We are close to you as a member of Lederne.

Administration

Our advisors are working all over Norway, and they are people with high expertise in employment, industry, labor law and organisation. Their main job is to assist your local representatives.

Local chapters

As a member of Lederne you are also a member of a local chapter, whose task is to create and encourage local contact, so that you as a member feel part of a living professional community. We currently have 18 local chapters all over Norway.

Company groups

Most of our members have created company groups at their own places of work. The representatives in your company – together with the local chapter – can help you with all kinds of employment-related issues. If there is no representative at your place of work, you can get help from your local chapter or the administration.

Training for members and representatives

Lederne – both locally and centrally – operates an extensive programme to ensure that local representatives and members can learn more about membership and local representative activities. All such courses are free to members.

Insurance cover for non-norwegian members

Lederne has a few non-Norwegian members employed by Norwegian companies. These members and their families are not covered by the member insurance scheme to the same extend as their Norwegian colleagues.

The reason why is that for most insurances there is a precondition that you are a member of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme, and that you have a permanent residence in Norway.

Non-Norwegian citizens do not meet these criteria: They are not members of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme and they don’t have permanent residence in Norway. Therefore, neither the members nor their families will get full coverage from the members’ insurance scheme.

Below we have listed all the member insurances. The three first listed are paid by Lederne. The rest of the insurances you have to sign up for and pay yourself.

Compulsory life insurance, members – coverage for non-Norwegian citizens.
Compulsory life insurance spouses – no coverage for non-Norwegian citizens.
Compulsory family accident insurance – no coverage for non-Norwegian citizens.
Compulsory life-and disability insurance (with the right to opt out) –
Family accident insurance – no coverage for non-Norwegian citizens.
Life- and disability insurance – coverage by death but no coverage by disability.
Household insurance – no coverage for non-Norwegian citizens.
Travel insurance – no coverage for non-Norwegian citizens.

As you may see from the above, the coverage for non-Norwegian members through Ledernes’ insurance scheme is limited. We recommend our non-Norwegian members to buy insurances in their country of permanent residence to ensure that they get sufficient coverage, both for themselves and for their families.

Membership

Become a member, and contact us directly if you have any further questions.

Membership form (in Norwegian)

When comparing what different organizations offer in terms of price and quality, it is essential to consider the following factors:

• What is included in the price and what costs extra?
• What is the core product you are actually being offered and can the organisation deliver good quality services?
• What additional services are included in the price and are they relevant to your situation?

Union membership fees are tax deductible in Norway by NOK 7.700 as of 2023.

Contact point

Head office:

• Address: Storgata 25, 0184 Oslo, Norway.
• Phone: +47 22 54 51 50 (office hours Mon-Fri 09.00-15.30). (Questions regarding insurances – push 1. All other enquiries – wait for an answer).
• Email: post@lederne.no

Our insurance office:

• Phone: +47 22 54 51 50 – push 1.
• Email: post@lederneforsikring.no

Internet:

• www.facebook.com/Lederne
• twitter.com/Lederne
• www.linkedin.com/company/lederne
• www.youtube.com/LederneNorge