Dead Norwegians

[heiheiheihei 104]

Former Minister of Justice Aud Inger Aure has died, at 80. https://www.nrk.no/nyheter/tidligere-justisminister-aud-inger-aure-er-dod-1.16440235 (In Norwegian)

[ObakeFilter 778]

Did someone check on Haaland lately?

[heiheiheihei 104]

Retired Norwegian labour union leader. Yngve Hågensen has died, aged 84. 

 

https://direkte.vg.no/nyhetsdognet/news/tidligere-lo-leder-ynge-haagensen-er-doed-melder-fri-fagbevegelse.DQ6ZNrNxV?utm_source=share-btn (in norwegian)

[Sir Creep 7,013]

On 17/06/2023 at 07:30, heiheiheihei said:

Retired Norwegian labour union leader. Yngve Hågensen has died, aged 84. 

 

https://direkte.vg.no/nyhetsdognet/news/tidligere-lo-leder-ynge-haagensen-er-doed-melder-fri-fagbevegelse.DQ6ZNrNxV?utm_source=share-btn (in norwegian)

Why would a utopia like Norway need unions?

[theoldlady 1,989]

21 hours ago, Sir Creep said:

Why would a utopia like Norway need unions?

Unions are the reason Norway has:

1. A five day work week and we work 7.5 hours a day (37.5 hours a week).

2. Norwegians have a 5 week paid vacation every year until the age of 60. At age 60 we get one extra week vacation until age 67/70. (My union was good, so from the age of 62 I got 8 weeks vacation every year. This is the exception though, not the rule.)

3. We get government retirement at age 67 — there is a miminum retirement amount and an upper limit as well. The Unions also fight so all employees have a pension tied to their jobs as well. This is a constant battle as some elements do not want Fast Food workers to be unionized and have a job pension, etc. Some unions provide the opportunity for organized employees to retire from age 62 if the employee has worked enough in their lifetimes.

4. Medical care. Those who work pay part of their salary each month for healthcare, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, etc. Everyone is covered. Unions played a huge part in trying to protect their workers and getting Universal Health Care.

5. Norway finally became an Independent nation in 1905. The Unions played their part here as well.

6. There are 10 paid holidays in Norway as well.

7. Unions fought for the right for overtime pay; and for extra compensation for work on holidays, evenings, Sundays and Saturdays. 
8. Being in a union is not mandatory — unions represent both union and non-union employees.

9. The Union reps can/do represent the worker in case of disputes. It is not easy to fire people in Norway — people cannot be fired on the whims of their bosses. There is quite a bit of job protection for the workers.

10. The unions fight for a fair wage almost EVERY YEAR, even for retired seniors. We got a good raise this year!

11. Nothing has ever come easy in Norway. Workers fought for every crown they earn. We have a small oligarchy of rich individuals — dating back from before the signing in 1814 of Norway’s so-called Constitution — who try everything they can to keep the workers and the poor in their place.

[Clorox Bleachman 2,015]

13 hours ago, Sir Creep said:

Why would a utopia like Norway need unions?

So as not to follow the trend of the US:

[Kenny 282]

On 10/06/2023 at 21:33, ObakeFilter said:

Did someone check on Haaland lately?

 

And another check on Saturday evening? - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65864111

 

[heiheiheihei 104]

On 15/07/2023 at 21:42, Gisooo said:

 

Georg Hille dead at 99

A fun fact about Georg Hille is that both his father and grandfather have been bishops of the same diocese before him. 

[Ulitzer95 11,026]

11 hours ago, heiheiheihei said:

A fun fact about Georg Hille is that both his father and grandfather have been bishops of the same diocese before him. 

That fact wasn’t very fun.

[Undead In Ohio 106]

I can't believe this topic's description isn't "Pining For the Fjords"

[Tango854 207]

On 22/07/2023 at 06:25, Ulitzer95 said:

That fact wasn’t very fun.

You can't handle the Lutheran grind.

[arrowsmith 334]

3 hours ago, Tango854 said:

You can't handle the Lutheran grind.

To be fair…who really can?

 

 

[heiheiheihei 104]

Ruth Ryste, former minister of social affairs (1976-1979) died on september 21. 

 

[diego 1,825]

Harald Tusberg was born in Bergen and died on October 3 at the age of 88. He was the presenter of many programs for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, including the Norwegian version of This Is Your Life (Dette er ditt liv [no]), and the Eurovision Song Contest . Tusberg was also a screenwriter, composer and author.

In 1996, he suffered a stroke that forced him to retire.

https://www.nrk.no/nyheter/tidligere-nrk-profil-harald-tusberg-er-dod-1.16581601

[heiheiheihei 104]

Nikkoline "Nikka" Myren Grønning, a Norwegian baker and conservator of food culture from Valldal in Sunnmøre. Died on november 6th, at the age of 106. In 2022, she received the King's Medal of Merit for her years-long efforts to preserve and communicate traditional food culture and baking heritage.

 

In 2012, the BBC made a program where the Hairy Bikers visited her and among other things they made waffles.

 

Nikka er død – NRK Møre og Romsdal – Lokale nyheter, TV og radio (in Norwegian)

[Book 3,347]

Volleyball coach Tore Aleksandersen has died at 55 (prostate cancer).

He worked in Germany in Stuttgart and Schwerin.

https://www.zeit.de/news/2023-12/06/volleyballerinnen-trauern-um-ex-coach-aleksandersen (in German)

[heiheiheihei 104]

Former minister Grete Knudsen has died, aged 83. She was Minister of Social Affairs in 1992–1994, Minister of Trade 1994–1996 and Minister of Industry 1996–1997 and 2000–2001.

 

https://www.nrk.no/vestland/tidligere-ap-statsrad-grete-knudsen-er-dod-1.16667130 (In Norwegian)

[heiheiheihei 104]

One of Norway's most famous folk singers, Ole Paus died last night, aged 76.

 

Ole Paus er død – Siste nytt – NRK

[Sir Creep 7,013]

On 19/06/2023 at 08:37, theoldlady said:

Unions are the reason Norway has:

1. A five day work week and we work 7.5 hours a day (37.5 hours a week).

2. Norwegians have a 5 week paid vacation every year until the age of 60. At age 60 we get one extra week vacation until age 67/70. (My union was good, so from the age of 62 I got 8 weeks vacation every year. This is the exception though, not the rule.)

3. We get government retirement at age 67 — there is a miminum retirement amount and an upper limit as well. The Unions also fight so all employees have a pension tied to their jobs as well. This is a constant battle as some elements do not want Fast Food workers to be unionized and have a job pension, etc. Some unions provide the opportunity for organized employees to retire from age 62 if the employee has worked enough in their lifetimes.

4. Medical care. Those who work pay part of their salary each month for healthcare, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, etc. Everyone is covered. Unions played a huge part in trying to protect their workers and getting Universal Health Care.

5. Norway finally became an Independent nation in 1905. The Unions played their part here as well.

6. There are 10 paid holidays in Norway as well.

7. Unions fought for the right for overtime pay; and for extra compensation for work on holidays, evenings, Sundays and Saturdays. 
8. Being in a union is not mandatory — unions represent both union and non-union employees.

9. The Union reps can/do represent the worker in case of disputes. It is not easy to fire people in Norway — people cannot be fired on the whims of their bosses. There is quite a bit of job protection for the workers.

10. The unions fight for a fair wage almost EVERY YEAR, even for retired seniors. We got a good raise this year!

11. Nothing has ever come easy in Norway. Workers fought for every crown they earn. We have a small oligarchy of rich individuals — dating back from before the signing in 1814 of Norway’s so-called Constitution — who try everything they can to keep the workers and the poor in their place.

But I thought socialists were given all that up front. It’s a utopia.  Sweden and all the rest.  You answered why AMERICA needs unions, not Norway.  

[heiheiheihei 104]

Norwegian singer-songwriter and folk musician. Lillebjørn Nilsen died january 27. At the age of 73.

 

https://www.nrk.no/norge/lillebjorn-nilsen-er-dod-1.16436748

[Kenny 282]

On 12/12/2023 at 16:30, heiheiheihei said:

One of Norway's most famous folk singers, Ole Paus died last night, aged 76.

 

Ole Paus er død – Siste nytt – NRK

 

7 hours ago, heiheiheihei said:

Norwegian singer-songwriter and folk musician. Lillebjørn Nilsen died january 27. At the age of 73.

 

https://www.nrk.no/norge/lillebjorn-nilsen-er-dod-1.16436748

 

Bad times for elderly Norwegian folk singers!

 

[YoungWillz 19,051]

From Ideas/Possibilities 2023:

 

On 19/09/2022 at 01:05, arghton said:

Old (85+)/ill celeb birthdays for form spotting etc pt. 3 a bit early so that I won't forget , especially October (1st, 16th,)seems to have a lot of interesting birthdays. 

 

24 October: Johan Galtung, 92, Norman Rush, 89, Mark Tully, 87, Bill Wyman, 86 

Norwegian sociologist Johan Galtung reportedly dead: https://www-nrk-no.translate.goog/nyheter/fredsforsker-johan-galtung-er-dod-1.16767848?_x_tr_sl=no&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

 

Unique DDP pick for the Right Deadlihood Award theme team.

[Genfærd 421]

Musician, Dutty Dor (27), reported dead. 

[Father Brown 89]

Bjørn WW Jørgensen, musician (keyboard and organ) dies aged 69.

 

Article in Norwegian

https://canariavisen.no/bjorn-ww-jorgensen-er-dod