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Gerd Kristiansen: Norwegian LO leader with a backbone

There is tension in the air. The leader for Norway’s largest labour organisation is incensed with the government’s labour policies and its lack of cooperation on the proposed new work environment act which would grant employers more powers to hire people on temporary contracts. Her determination can be felt across the room.
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One minute interview

Which book are you currently reading?

Right now I'm reading two books; Swedish Sara Gunnerud’s book about “The Power of Words in Politics”, and Samuel Massie’s "Hold fast!” (“Hold On!”).

What is your favourite tool in the office? 

That’s Mona (her secretary).

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? 

An air hostess, like all girls from Northern Norway.

What is your hidden talent? 

I am good with flowers, for the time being a very well hidden talent.

How do you share work at home? 

When I am at home we have it like most people. We share. 

 
NorMod 2030

Which challenges does the Nordic model face in the years leading up to 2030?

This is the main question for NorMod 2030, a research project commissioned by SAMAK (the Joint Committee of the Nordic Social Democratic Labour Movement).

The project ended in November 2014.

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More about the LO-leader
  • was elected leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions on 6 May 2013
  • is a trained healthcare assistant 
  • used to work at the University Hospital of North Norway
  • spent ten years as the main representative for the Norwegian Union for Health and Social Workers in Troms county (now part of the Norwegian Union of Municipal and General Employees)
  • has since then held a range of union representation positions, including first deputy leader at the Norwegian Union of Municipal and General Employees, before becoming deputy leader at the LO
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