ELEKTROMONTØRENES FORENING OSLO OG AKERSHUS

What ELEKTROMONTØRENES FORENING OSLO OG AKERSHUS does

Elektromontørenes Forening Oslo og Akershus (EMF) is a regional trade union chapter representing electrical workers across the Oslo and Akershus counties of Norway. Founded in 1924 and operating for over 100 years, EMF functions as a local chapter under the national EL og IT Forbundet union, itself affiliated with the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO). The organization serves approximately 2,000 members (a figure from 1997/1999 references, likely higher today), drawn from electricians, telecommunications installers, apprentices, and female electrical workers organized through workplace union clubs and member committees. It is led by an elected leader (Morten Svendsen, 'Valgt Leder') and a small headquarters staff of approximately 5 employees at Østmarkveien 4, Oslo.

EMF's core service offering centers on collective bargaining representation against employer organizations — principally NHO-Elektro Oslo og Omegn — together with workforce advocacy on workplace safety, wage protection, and prevention of labor crime (A-krim). Its portfolio includes specialized training programs (notably Akkordkurs piece-rate courses that can double or triple member hourly earnings, and LOK courses on local wage agreements), a monthly podcast ('Ohms Lov'), an online member portal via elogitmedlem.no, and dedicated committees including EMK (women's network), Aktivitetsutvalget, Tariffutvalget, Fag og Anleggsutvalget, and Ungdomsutvalget. The organization also engages in active enforcement, exemplified by its participation in a collective lawsuit against Storm Elektro for staffing-agency circumvention in the Oslofjord construction market.

The union is funded entirely through recurring membership dues and is governed democratically by elected representatives. Distribution and engagement occur through workplace shop-steward networks, conferences (Trondheimskonferansen, Kvinnekonferansen), social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn), email newsletters, and digital self-service enrollment via elogit.no. EMF operates no proprietary technology platform, holds no patents, and conducts no AI-related activities. Financial details are not publicly disclosed, consistent with Norwegian non-profit labor union norms.

Name

ELEKTROMONTØRENES FORENING OSLO OG AKERSHUS

Legal name

Elektromontørenes Fagforening Oslo og Akershus

Website

https://emf.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elektromontørenes Forening Oslo og Akershus (EMF) is a Norwegian regional trade union chapter providing collective bargaining representation, training, and workplace advocacy for approximately 2,000 electrical workers across the Oslo and Akershus region under EL og IT Forbundet and LO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: EMF generates revenue through membership fees from organized electrical workers. Members pay union dues in exchange for collective bargaining representation, workplace advocacy, legal support, training opportunities, and social activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

EMF is a regional Norwegian trade union that provides collective bargaining representation, workplace advocacy, training courses, and member services to electrical workers in Oslo and Akershus. Members pay recurring dues in exchange for tariff agreement representation with NHO-Elektro, legal assistance in workplace disputes, piecework (akkord) and local wage agreement (LOK) training, apprenticeship support, diversity initiatives through the EMK women's network, and access to social activities and conferences.

Product overview

Elektromontørenes Forening Oslo og Akershus (EMF) is a trade union for electrical workers, organized under EL og IT Forbundet and LO (the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions). EMF does not offer a software product or technology platform; instead, it provides union membership services including collective bargaining representation, training courses (such as Akkord/Piece Rate courses and LOK/Local Wage Agreement courses), member networking committees (including Aktivitetsutvalget, Tariffutvalget, Elektromontørkvinnene for women, Fag og Anleggsutvalget, and Ungdomsutvalget for youth), a podcast called 'Ohms Lov', and an online member portal at elogitmedlem.no. The organization focuses on advocacy for safe working conditions, fair wages, and professional development for electricians and telecommunications workers in the Oslo and Akershus region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Akkordkurs (Piecework / Piece Rate Courses) Training courses teaching EMF members how to maximize earnings through piece rate work arrangements, including Akkordlag (work crew) and Akkordtager (piece rate taker) courses. The program can potentially double or triple hourly earnings relative to standard time rates.
• LOK Kurs (Local Wage Agreement Courses) Training courses for shop stewards and members on local wage agreements and collective bargaining processes, supporting EMF's central role in tariff administration.
• Collective Bargaining Representation (Union Membership) Core union service delivering tariff agreement representation with employer organization NHO-Elektro, securing minimum wage floors, AFP pension access, legal assistance in workplace disputes, health and safety advocacy, and protection against workplace crime (A-krim) for electrical workers in Oslo and Akershus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tariff agreements guarantee annual wage increases according to collective bargaining results
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• AhlsellminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Ahlsell, an electrical equipment supplier, participated in EMK-day (December 2025) providing information about equipment suitable for female workers, indicating a supplier partnership for workplace equipment advocacy.
• Montørjentene Vestfold og TelemarkminorOthers · 1 March 2025Women's network for electrical workers in Vestfold og Telemark region. EMF participated in their girl conference (Jentekonferansen) in March 2025 and hopes to make this an ongoing collaboration.
• MIE-Nettverket (Mangfold i Elektrobransjen)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Network for Diversity in the Electrical Industry. EMF supports this initiative which works to increase diversity in the electrical sector. Individual membership in MIE is free; companies can join at gold, silver, or bronze partnership levels.
• EL og IT ForbundetcoreOthersEMF is a local chapter of EL og IT Forbundet, which is part of the LO (Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions). EL og IT Forbundet represents electrical and IT workers nationally and conducts collective bargaining negotiations with employer organizations.
• NHO-Elektro Oslo og OmegncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHO-Elektro Oslo og Omegn is the employer organization with which EMF conducts collective bargaining. They co-organized the 2026 Women's Conference (Kvinnekonferansen 2026) together, indicating ongoing social dialogue and joint activities.
• LOfavørmoderateOthersInsurance and benefit programs available through LO membership. EMF promotes LOfavør insurance offerings to members through the union's communications.
• Arbeidstilsynet (Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority)moderateOthersEMF collaborates with the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority on workplace safety issues, particularly regarding workplace crime (A-krim) and health/safety violations.
• Fair Play ByggminorOthersOrganization that reveals and documents violations in the construction industry. EMF references Fair Play Bygg as a resource for reporting workplace crime.
• Other LO unions in construction sectormoderateOthersEMF collaborates with other building and construction trade unions within the LO system, particularly on issues of workplace crime and worker solidarity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elektroarbeidernes Fagforening Trøndelag (EL og IT Forbundet Distrikt Trøndelag): Another local chapter of EL og IT Forbundet in Norway, co-producing the 'Ohms Lov' podcast with EMF. Directly comparable as a sister district union with identical mandate, services, and bargaining structure but serving a different geographic region.
• EL og IT Forbundet: National parent union of EMF representing electrical and IT workers across Norway under LO. Directly comparable because it is the umbrella organization that conducts collective bargaining and EMF operates as a regional chapter within it.
• Unite the Union: Large UK and Ireland trade union with a significant electrical, construction and engineering membership base. Comparable as a general trade union with dedicated electrical/installer sections running similar collective bargaining and apprenticeship programs.
• Fellesforbundet: Norway's largest LO-affiliated trade union covering construction, manufacturing and industrial workers. Comparable as a sister LO union that organizes construction-sector workers overlapping with electricians on building sites and competes/cooperates on workplace crime (A-krim) issues.
• Dansk El-Forbund (DEF): Danish electricians' trade union. Closely comparable Nordic peer organizing the same trade with similar collective bargaining model, apprenticeship oversight, and member service structure.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW): North America's largest electrical workers' union. Directly comparable trade union model with collective bargaining, apprenticeship programs, and organizing of electrical workers across construction, utility, and telecommunications sectors.
• Svenska Elektrikerförbundet: Swedish electricians' trade union affiliated with LO Sweden. Directly comparable as a Nordic counterpart trade union organizing electrical installers with similar collective bargaining structures, apprenticeship support, and member training programs.

Emerging players

• Akademikerne: Norwegian confederation of unions for university-educated professionals. Relevant as an emerging competitor for technically-trained electrical engineers who may prefer professional society affiliation over traditional craft union membership.

Broad incumbents

• NITO: Norwegian Society of Engineers and Technologists covering engineering and technical professionals. Comparable as a Norwegian union representing adjacent technical/electrical occupations, though organized as a professional society rather than a craft trade union.

Others

• LO Norge (Landsorganisasjonen i Norge): Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions — the national umbrella under which EMF and EL og IT Forbundet are organized. Relevant as the parent confederation defining EMF's bargaining architecture and political positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeopen.spotify.com/show/3jXTmpJCroaGWAAqQwsKGx
• Facebookfacebook.com/emfoslo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elektromont%C3%B8renes-forening-oslo-og-akershus

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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