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Reach Subsea employees strike over collective agreement in Haugesund

Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway · since Oct 17, 2026

Is it still on?

YESDay 22 and counting, since Oct 17.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Employees are striking because parties failed to reach an agreement on pay and working conditions.
What they want
Protesters want better pay and preservation of established collective agreement rights.
What changed
Nov 7: Union SAFE announced that further escalation of the strike is planned for Monday.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Better wage offers
  • Preservation of established tariff rights

Organised by: SAFE

What authorities say

Reach Subsea expressed regret over the strike, cited challenging international competition and low market activity, and stated a desire for continued dialogue with SAFE to find a solution.1

The full story

Employees at Reach Subsea in Haugesund initiated a strike after wage and working condition negotiations failed. The industrial action began on October 17 with six workers, expanded to eleven, and grew to include 28 members of the SAFE energy union by November 3. The union stated that the employer's financial offer was insufficient and opposed changes to established tariff rights. Reach Subsea representatives expressed regret over the strike while emphasizing the need to maintain competitiveness amid challenging international competition and low market activity. The union warned of a potential further escalation.

Timeline

  1. The energy union SAFE announced that further escalation of the strike is planned.12

  2. A total of 28 SAFE union members were withdrawn into the strike.12

  3. The strike began with six employees before being expanded to eleven.1

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