The joint organization (FO) Nordland is a trade union with over 1,800 members, including students. The organisation's main aim is to improve its members' pay and working conditions, as well as to carry out health and social policy advocacy work. FO Nordland is connected to the National Organization in Norway (LO) and works to safeguard the vocational interests of its members.
FO Nordland offers a range of services, including courses and events for shop stewards, as well as a shop steward portal and digital courses. The organization engages in professional ethics, local negotiations and provides professional support to professional groups such as child welfare pedagogues, social workers and foster carers. In addition, FO Nordland works actively for the rights of disabled people and organizes social and professional activities for its members.