Peggy Hessen Følsvik
Peggy Hessen Følsvik is a prominent Norwegian labor leader who has served as the head of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) since 2021. Born in 1961, she has been actively involved in labor unions since 1998, previously working as a flight attendant. Over her career, Følsvik has held several leadership positions, including as deputy leader of the Union of Commerce and Office Workers. She took over the role of LO leader following the untimely death of Hans-Christian Gabrielsen in 2021. Recently, she announced her decision not to seek re-election, emphasizing the need for new leadership within the organization.
Born on Feb 26, 1961 (64 years old)
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Peggy Hessen Følsvik praises her successor Kine Asper Vistnes, believing the leadership change will go very well for LO.
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Peggy Hessen Følsvik warned the LO congress that the parliamentary election is about 'money power against people's power'.
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Current leader Peggy Hessen Følsvik is not seeking re-election.
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Peggy Hessen Følsvik became the leader of LO after Hans Christian Gabrielsen's unexpected death.
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Norway:
Alfheim is seen as a favorite to take over after Peggy Hessen Følsvik.
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Norway:
Peggy Hessen Følsvik could theoretically run for re-election but has declined to do so.
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Norway:
Peggy Hessen Følsvik confirmed that she will not run for re-election as LO leader.
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Norway:
Peggy Hessen Følsvik is stepping down as LO leader, which has implications for Jørn Eggum's potential leadership.
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Norway:
Peggy Hessen Følsvik is the leader of LO and commented on the wage settlement.
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Norway:
Peggy Hessen Følsvik has decided not to seek re-election as LO leader.
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