Magnus Midtbø facts for kids

Magnus Midtbø was an important person from Norway. He was born on December 15, 1942, and passed away on February 25, 2010. He was a leader for groups that helped workers, called trade unions. He was also a politician for the Labour Party.

Who Was Magnus Midtbø?

Magnus Midtbø grew up in a place called Ålvik in Norway. He studied electronics, which is about how electronic devices work. He worked in this field for some time. Later, he chose to dedicate his life to helping people who worked in different jobs.

Helping Workers: A Trade Union Leader

In 1971, Magnus joined a group called the Norwegian Engineers and Managers Association. This group worked to help engineers and managers with their jobs. They made sure workers had fair conditions and good pay.

Magnus became a very important leader in this group. He was the deputy leader from 1982 to 1989. Then, he became the main leader from 1990 until 2005. He worked hard to make sure workers' voices were heard.

Working for the Government

For a short time, from 1996 to 1997, Magnus took a break from his union work. During this period, he worked for the Norwegian government. He was a State Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Research and Church Affairs.

A State Secretary is a high-ranking official who helps a government minister. In this role, Magnus helped with important decisions about schools, science, and religious matters in Norway.

Later Life

After many years of helping workers and serving his country, Magnus Midtbø passed away in February 2010. He was at his home in Nesodden. He is remembered for his dedication to improving conditions for workers and his service in government.