Aker Solutions and the OneSubsea joint venture

Aker Solutions, SLB and Subsea7 have now (2023.10.02) announced the final closing of the subsea Joint Venture deal. The new company will adopt the OneSubsea name. Approx 5.500 of the 11.000 eployees comes from Aker Solutions. However, according to the deal, Aker will reduce its ownership to 20%, leaving SLB in charge. Aker Solutions, previously…

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40 years as a shop steward and union convener

Atle Tranøy, shop steward and union convener in Aker companies for decades, is now approaching retirement age, and thus stepping down. He has recently resigned as Group Trustee in Aker ASA, Chairman in Aker GWC, and appointed representative in the board of directors in Aker ASA. He will continue for some time in a role…

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SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS AT GWC

Successful 2-day GWC meetings are held at Fornebuporten twice a year, normally in May and in October. Engaged delegates and representatives of management contributes to good meetings. The same contribution also comes from the speakers. From a meeting in 2017, dinner at Aker Brygge and a quick photosession. [ See the Agenda for the october…

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GWC on the Internet

Global Works Council in Aker ASA launches its own internet site. The web pages will contain additional information about GWC, meeting activity, information about who are delegates from different locations & nations. Minutes of meeting and governing documents will also be available to delegates via the web portal.

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Scheduled GWC meetings at Fornebu

Global Works Council Plenary Meeting Aker ASA normally takes place twice a year.

Delegates and representatives of management contributes to interesting meetings and discussions. On the agenda you will normally find current and future plans for business expansion and new technology, as well as debates over working conditions and worker\s rights in the different countries.

Meetings in 2020 – 2021 was digital rather than physical due to the Covid situation. But normally, the meetings takes place in the Aker ASA head office at Fornebu (Oslo).

Meetings 2022: 19th and 20th May as well as 27th and 28th October.

Meetings 2023: 25th and 26th May 2023 as well as 23th and 24th November (to be announced)