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Oslo transport workers announce strike in solidarity with Posten employees

Oslo, Norway · Nov 16, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 16. Not started yet.

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Why they are protesting
Transport workers are striking to protest proposed budget cuts to Posten in the 2027 state budget, which may result in 2,000 job losses.
What they want
The union demands the government reverse the proposed budget cuts to Posten.
What changed
Nov 11: Fagforbundet announced that Oslo subway and tram services will stop for 15 minutes on Nov 16 in solidarity with postal workers.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Reverse proposed budget cuts to Posten
  • Protect jobs at Posten

Organised by: Fagforbundet, Oslo Sporveiers Arbeiderforening

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The full story

Transport workers in Oslo have announced a 15-minute strike scheduled for November 16, 2026, to show solidarity with employees of the national postal service, Posten. Organised by Fagforbundet and the Oslo Sporveiers Arbeiderforening, the action is a response to the government's proposed 2027 state budget, which includes cuts expected to lead to 2,000 job losses at Posten. According to union leader Helene Harsvik Skeibrok, the strike serves as a protest against the government's treatment of workers. The stoppage is set to occur between 15:00 and 15:30. Postal workers across Norway are also expected to participate in concurrent protest actions against the budget cuts. No official response from the government regarding the specific strike action has been reported in the provided sources.

Timeline

  1. Fagforbundet announced a 15-minute strike for Oslo subway and tram workers on November 16 to protest budget cuts affecting Posten.12

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