Nearly 2,000 employees in Norway’s hotel and restaurant sector will walk out on Sunday after talks on a new pay deal collapsed. The strike involves workers in hotels, restaurants, and catering services across the country. Union leaders say the action follows months of negotiations that failed to bridge gaps on wage increases and working conditions.
The dispute centers on demands for higher minimum wages and better compensation for overtime. Employers argue that current economic pressures limit their ability to meet the proposed increases. The Norwegian Hotel and Restaurant Workers’ Union called the strike after the last mediation session ended without an agreement.
The walkout will begin at midnight on Sunday and last for 48 hours. Affected businesses include major hotel chains and independent restaurants in Oslo, Bergen, and other cities. Customers may face disruptions in services such as room cleaning, food preparation, and event catering during the strike period.
Union representatives warn that further action could follow if a resolution is not reached quickly. They urge employers to return to negotiations with a more flexible stance. The government has not yet intervened, but labor officials are monitoring the situation closely.
Both sides face pressure to resolve the conflict before the strike’s impact spreads. Workers say the dispute is about fair pay for demanding jobs, while employers insist on sustainable cost management.
Source: e24.no