The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) is decidedly the largest and most influential workers' organisation in Norway. LO has a strong position in society and has set its stamp on society's development for more than 100 years.
Some basic facts about the Norwegian economy.
Africa is LO’s largest project portfolio geographically, as well as financially. LO cooperates with 12 countries on a total of 20 individual projects. Solidarity, freedom, equality and respect for fundamental human rights are overarching values.
LO has amended the guidelines for LO’s scholarships.
The objective of LO’ Educational Fund is to implement or give assistance to educational initiatives and competence development for members and trade union representatives who are entitled to grants from the Fund.
Submitted to SAMAK’s climate change seminar, Oslo, August 18 2009.
Earlier this year, the Middle East war shook the whole world. The international community witnessed the remorseless bombing of Gaza that in the end caused near 1400 Palestinian deaths and more than 5 000 Palestinians were injured.
Landsorganisasjonen i Norge - LO
Youngs gate 11
0181 Oslo
Telephone: +47 23 06 10 50
Telefax: +47 23 06 17 43