Yngve Hågensen
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Yngve Hågensen (13 July 1938 – 17 June 2023) was a Norwegian labour union leader.
From an early age Hågensen was active in Norwegian organization life and politics. He was most notable for his 12 years in office (1989–2001) as leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions.
After his last term as trade union leader in 2001 he left the organization, but remained active in Norwegian politics as a political consultant. Hågensen was also part of the electoral campaign of the Norwegian Labour Party. He was also heavily involved in senior citizen-related politics and adult education causes. Since 1972 he had been a strong supporter of the proposed Norwegian membership in the European Union.
He wrote an autobiography titled "Gjør din plikt, krev din rett" (ISBN 82-03-22969-7) (literally "Do your duty, claim your right").
He died on 17 June 2023, at the age of 84.[1]
References
- ^ Tidligere LO-leder Yngve Hågensen er død (in Norwegian)
External links
- Information about his autobiography from Aschehoug publishing house (in Norwegian)
- Interview with Yngve Hågensen at Norgesdokumentasjon (in Norwegian)
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