Rising Unemployment Among Engineers Raises Alarm as Layoffs Loom
In a concerning trend, unemployment rates among engineers are climbing at a pace not seen in recent years, reaching levels not observed since the onset of the pandemic. Union leaders have issued a stark warning, predicting a wave of layoffs in the coming year if the situation does not improve.
In the midst of these challenges, Odd Aril Hein, a manager at NITO in Rosenberg, reflects on the industry’s fluctuations. Having weathered the ups and downs of the oil sector, he expresses deep concern over the potential for a new crisis if government action doesn’t align with the pressing needs of the workforce.
Photo by Fredrik Refvem
Published: December 22, 2025
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