Yngve Hågensen is a retired Norwegian

Norway

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 labour union leader.

From an early age Hågensen has been active in Norwegian organization

Organization

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 life and politics. He is most notable for his 12 years in office (1989–2001) as leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions

Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions

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After his last term as trade union leader in 2001 he left the organization, but remains active in Norwegian politics as a political consultant. Hågensen is also part of the electoral campaign of the Norwegian Labour Party

Norwegian Labour Party

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. He is also heavily involved in senior citizen related politics and adult education causes. Since 1972 he has been a strong supporter of the proposed Norwegian membership in the European Union

European Union

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He has written an autobiography

Autobiography

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titled "Gjør din plikt, krev din rett" (ISBN 82-03-22969-7) (literally "Do your duty, claim your right").

External links

• Information about his autobiography from Aschehoug publishing house (in Norwegian)
• Interview with Yngve Hågensen at Norgesdokumentasjon (in Norwegian)