The Svensson Prize
Statutes
- The Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights is an international award established by the Norwegian trade union Styrke.
- The Prize is awarded annually by the Committee for the Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights, in accordance with the provisions set out in these Statutes.
- These Statutes may be amended by the National Board of Styrke by a two-thirds majority.
Prize Amount
- The Prize amount is NOK 500,000 (approximately EUR 43,000 / USD 53,000).
- Half of the Prize amount is awarded directly to the Prize recipient. An equal amount is allocated to projects related to the work of the Prize recipient.
- The Prize is funded by the International Solidarity Fund of Styrke. The Prize amount may be adjusted by the National Executive Committee in connection with the review of the federation’s budget.
Purpose
- The principal purpose of the Prize is to promote and strengthen trade unions and trade union rights internationally.
Prize Committee
- The Prize Committee consists of seven members drawn broadly from the Norwegian trade union movement. Members are appointed by the National Executive Committee of Styrke for a four-year term.
- The National Executive Committee of Styrke has the authority to replace members of the Committee when necessary.
- The Secretariat of the Prize Committee is located at Styrke.
Award Ceremony
- The Prize is presented at a special award ceremony held in Oslo, Norway in the middle of June each year.
The person behind the prize
Arthur Svensson (1930-2008)
… one of the Norwegian trade union movement’s most prominent leaders and has left deep traces in Norwegian society by creating better conditions for workers both at home and abroad.