Norwegian Union of Journalists

The Norwegian Union of Journalists (Norwegian: Norsk Journalistlag, NJ) is a trade union in Norway. It consists of approximately 8,500 editorial personnel in newspapers, magazines, television and radio, as well as freelancers and students.^[1][2]

Norwegian Union of Journalists

Norsk Journalistlag
Abbreviation	NJ
Founded	1946; 78 years ago (1946)
Headquarters	Oslo
Location	Norway
Members	approx. 8,500
Leader	Dag Idar Tryggestad
Affiliations	Norwegian Press Association
Website	nj.no

A member organization of the Norwegian Press Association, it is not a part of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions. Instead it negotiates directly with the Norwegian Media Businesses' Association as well as representatives for television and radio channels.^[2]

It has a twenty-person strong board of directors, a leader and a secretary general.^[2]

The union publishes the magazine Journalisten, and it co-owns the Norwegian Institute of Journalism in Fredrikstad.^[2]

Leaders

• Dag Idar Tryggestad, 2021–
• Hege Iren Frantzen, 2017–2021
• Thomas Spence, 2013–2017
• Elin Floberghagen, 2007–2013
• Ann-Magrit Austenå, 2003–2007
• Olav Njaastad, 1999–2003
• Diis Bøhn, 1995–1999
• Alf Skjeseth, 1991–1995
• Sven Egil Omdal, 1987–1991
• Anne Skatvedt, 1984–1987
• Trygve Moe, 1970–1983
• Ole N. Hoemsnes, 1966–1970
• Trygve Moe, 1964–1966
• Ivar Johansen, 1962–1964
• Vegard Sletten, 1956–1962
• A. Skjegstad, 1949–1956
• Vegard Sletten, 1946–1949

References

1. "Om Norsk Journalistlag". Retrieved 2024-02-07.
2. Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Norsk Journalistlag". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 4 October 2009.