NORWAY: EXECUTIVE SALARY AGREEMENTS HURT DEMANDS OF REGULAR EMPLOYEES - TRADE MINISTER.(Brief Article)

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Trade and Industry Minister Ansgar Gabrielsen is annoyed and frustrated over the golden parachute agreements negotiated by senior business executives. Mr. Gabrielsen believes that execu...

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