We are pleased that he has not only joined the club but also agreed to stand for election to the board and take on the leadership role. Of course, there is a formal process: Steinar will need to submit his candidacy and be voted in by you, the members. If elected, we see this as a major step forward for the club, and it is fitting to have a Norwegian leader for a Norwegian union.

I want to be clear that I am not stepping away. If I am re-elected to the board this year, I am fully prepared to step down as chairman and serve as vice chairman, offering my full support to Steinar. Thomas, Barbro, and I, along with our union representatives, will continue to fight for your rights and work towards better benefits and conditions for our members, which we believe will create a stronger working environment and ultimately deliver top-quality results for the company and its clients.