A strike by cafeteria staff at DNB’s headquarters in Oslo entered its second day on Monday. The action involves 1922 employees, with 39 working in the bank’s canteen in Bjørvika. Workers are demanding higher wages, citing increased living costs and long working hours. The strike began Sunday morning and has disrupted meal service for hundreds of DNB employees.
The cafeteria staff, employed by external contractor ISS Facility Services, say their current pay does not cover basic expenses. A spokesperson for the workers stated that the demand is modest and justified by inflation over the past year. DNB has confirmed the strike but declined to comment on wage negotiations. ISS Facility Services has not responded to requests for comment.
This is the latest in a series of labor disputes in Norway’s service sector. Earlier this year, cleaners and security guards staged strikes over similar pay concerns. The ongoing action reflects broader tensions in Norway’s labor market, where wages have struggled to keep pace with inflation despite record-high corporate profits.
DNB’s cafeteria serves around 3000 meals daily. The strike has forced the bank to arrange alternative catering for staff. No end to the strike is in sight as talks between the workers and ISS remain stalled. The union Fellesforbundet is supporting the cafeteria staff but has not called for a broader strike at DNB.
The dispute highlights the growing gap between wages and living costs in Oslo, where housing and food prices have surged in recent years. Workers say the strike is a last resort after months of failed negotiations.
Source: e24.no