Norway

 1912

• The hairdressers' trade union was founded, but it was exclusively for men. Upon its establishment, it was named Barber og Frisørsvenners Forening

 1913

• The first Scandinavian meeting took place.

 1928

• Women's hairdressers were admitted to the union. Historical records note: "When women's hairdressers joined, emphasis was placed on the fact that in other countries - particularly Sweden - price levels were higher than in Norway thanks to the organization, despite the lower standard of living there."

 1931

• Women's hairdressing gained status as a distinct skilled trade.

 1934

• Minimum wage rates were negotiated for men's and women's hairdressers. The wages for women's hairdressers (women) were half those of men's hairdressers (men); however, if a women's hairdresser was male, he was entitled to the same wage as a men's hairdresser. At that time, the workweek was 48 hours, with 12 days of paid vacation.

 1960

• Changes were made to the Price Act regarding horizontal pricing; the new legislation improved the economic situation for the hairdressing trades, and hairdressers' wages rose significantly, reaching a "normal level."

 1951

• ILO (International Labour Organization) Convention No. 100 mandated equal pay for equal work and for work of equal value.

• Despite this, women's hairdressers did not earn the same as men's hairdressers until sometime in the 1970s.

 1994

• A new education reform was implemented in Norway. The training program lasts four years, and the final qualification - certified by the Frisørsvenners certificate - is "Hairdresser." 2000

• We became a nationwide trade union. All hairdressers who are members of Fagforbundet are united in the same union.

 2014

• We went on strike for 15 days for higher wages.