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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Meetings in the Global Works Council

2-day Global Works Council (GWC) meetings are held in Oslo, in the Fornebu headquarter twice a year, normally in May and  October. Engaged representatives from employees and management contributes to the meetings, making this an arena for outlook, insight and better understanding across companies and countries. From a meeting in 2024, visiting the TV studio…

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Global footprint

The Global Works Council (GWC) consists of employee representatives in Aker companies with an international presence. Currently, the committee consists of delegates from Norway (Aker Solutions)(HMH), UK (Aker Solutions), Germany (HMH), India (Aker Powergas), Malaysia (Aker Solutions), Canada (Aker Solutions). Earlier, delegates from Brazil (Aker Subsea)(HMH) and USA (Aker Biomarine) have been present as well.…

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Scheduled GWC meetings at Fornebu

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

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 Oslo June 2025 and November 2025.

Next meeting thursday 28th and friday 29th of May 2026.