Today s comment from Nationen A new wind is blowing across the Norwegian political landscape. It means that the LO has slipped its leash and that the old ties to the Labour Party have been severed probably for good. The party monopoly has been broken, which is astonishing enough in itself. The resolution was adopted against the wishes of the LO leadership. Providing campaign contributions to a party other than the Labour Party is undoubtedly a signal that union members want to build alliances with others who share their political opinions.
Employee rights are under pressure.
If the Christian Democrats, Liberals, Conservatives and the Progress Party together win a majority of seats in the Storting, the current sick pay scheme will disappear. This could be one of the decisive issues of the election campaign.