(Adds YS union ending strike)
OSLO, April 20 (Reuters) - A strike by private-sector
workers in Norway has ended after four days after unions and
employers agreed on an average wage rise of 5.2%, set to be a
nationwide benchmark in upcoming negotiations, two unions said
on Thursday.
The strike by Norway's largest labour union LO and smaller
union YS hit breweries, ferry operators, metal makers and other
industries. It had been due to escalate on Friday unless the
parties agreed on a deal.
The LO union said it had agreed a deal for an average pay
rise of 5.2% for 185,000 private sector workers, which is
expected to set a benchmark for other employment groups
nationwide under Norway's centralised system of negotiations.
The YS union said it had also settled for an average pay
increase of 5.2% for its 16,000 members.
(Reporting by Terje Solsvik and Victoria Klesty; Editing by
Alexandra Hudson)
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