The general strike will begin on Monday after unions and employers have not agreed on a new wage agreement. The Norwegian trade unions have demanded wage increases of at least 5.0 percent for wages to increase more than consumer prices in 2023.
The strike is expected to affect the whole of Norway and at breweries such as Ringnes, Hansa and Mack. 120 Coca-Cola employees have also been given notice of strikes. In addition to breweries, the strike is also expected to Affect the food industry and, among others, the listed industrial conglomerate Orkla.