Employee participation at UiA
Employee participation involves participation in decisions that concern the individual's work situation. This is ensured through union representatives and other elected employee representatives. Employee participation should ensure that all employees have the same opportunities, and that benefits and disadvantages are distributed fairly and legally, and that employees' views are heard before decisions are made.
Information for union representatives
The employer is obliged to provide the union representatives with information on matters relating to discussions and negotiations. Cf. sections 18 and 19 of the Basic Agreement for the Civil Service (Norwegian only).
In addition, information must be provided on:
- economy / accounting
- decisions in the governing body and administration of importance to employees, such as mergers between businesses, rector elections, organisational changes.
- who is hired and who leaves
Information for employees
Major issues of importance to employees. Such issues include
- mergers between units
- rector elections
- organisational changes
Form of communication
Information can be given through news items, via the manager, general meetings, newsletters, case documents and meetings.