1. © EL & IT forbundet, tirsdag, 16. februar 2016 Lysbilde nr.: 1 EPSU / SDA European Energy Conference 1 – 2. march 2007 Outsourcing agreement in the energy sector in Norway between: Norwegian Electricity Industry Association and Union of electrician and IT workers in Norway Vidar Hennum Outsourcing agreement in the energy sector in Norway between: Norwegian Electricity Industry Association and Union of electrician and IT workers in Norway Vidar Hennum

2. © EL & IT forbundet, tirsdag, 16. februar 2016 Lysbilde nr.: 2 Background: Trends in the norwegian energy sector Merger/demerger/sale Corporate formations splitting up in contractors which competes about tasks in ”the monopoly market” Large decrease in investments The authorities demand for efficiency Reduction of employment – lack of competence

3. © EL & IT forbundet, tirsdag, 16. februar 2016 Lysbilde nr.: 3 Employment employed 1993: ca. 20 000 employed 2004: ca. 12 000 -Dramatic decrease in employment, coincidental increase average age about +/- 50 year -Entrance of trainee on a minimum -The branches reputation is negative -Inquiry shows that only 4 % of the youth consider working in the energy Sector employed 1993: ca. 20 000 employed 2004: ca. 12 000 -Dramatic decrease in employment, coincidental increase average age about +/- 50 year -Entrance of trainee on a minimum -The branches reputation is negative -Inquiry shows that only 4 % of the youth consider working in the energy Sector

4. © EL & IT forbundet, tirsdag, 16. februar 2016 Lysbilde nr.: 4 New section 20 in the collective agreement: In the event of hiring-in or outsourcing of work by the energy companies, the local union shall be informed at as early a stage as possible. Before any agreements are concluded, negotiations on needs and scope shall be conducted locally. Minutes shall be recorded of such proceedings.

5. © EL & IT forbundet, tirsdag, 16. februar 2016 Lysbilde nr.: 5 section 20 continue: If requested by the union official, the company shall document that hired-in labour and subcontractors are bound by properly regulated terms of payment and employment, and that they satisfy the applicable requirements as to technical qualifications and mandatory training