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04.05.2026 The 2026 Brain Power Award Now you can nominate a colleague who has made an important contribution to research or other knowledge work for the 2026 Brain Power Award. The deadline for nominating candidates is September 7, 2026.
01.05.2026 Breakdown in wage negotiations in the state – The gap between the parties was too wide, and not enough money was ever put on the table, summarises Steinar A. Sæther, chief negotiator for Unio state.
16.04.2026 State settlement: – Salaries must increase more than prices Increased purchasing power is the most important demand when Unio sits down at the negotiating table in this year's wage negotiations in the state sector.
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