Ivar Tor Aspengren (1 February 1917 – 23 June 2004) was a Norwegian laborer, trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party. He led the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions from 1969 to 1977.
He was born in Nydalen, Aker as a son of Swedish immigrant Gothard Aspengren (1876–1925), who worked at Christiania Spigerverk, and cleaner Thora Aspengren (1881–1961). His father died from a working accident when Tor Aspengren was eight years old. Nonetheless, he started working there at age 14, and remained there from 1931 to 1948. He joined the local trade union Norwegian Union of Iron and Metal Workers already in 1931. He also practiced workers sports in Nydalen AIL.In 1947 he became board chairman of the Oslo branch of the Union of Iron and Metal Workers. He was hired to work for the union in 1949. From 1949 to 1951 and 1959 to 1979 he was also a central board member of the Norwegian Labour Party. In October 1958 he succeeded Josef Larsson as chairman of the Union of Iron and Metal Workers, where he remained until 1966. From 1966 to 1969 he was the deputy leader of the national trade union center Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, and from 1969 to 1977 he was their leader.He was board chairman of Norsk Arbeiderpresse from 1965 to 1981 and Statens Industrifond from 1977 to 1987, board member of Norsk Hydro, Aktietrykkeriet and Norsk Jernverk and from 1978 to 1987 a member of the Labour Court of Norway. From 1988 to 1991 he was a representative in Oslo city council.He was married to Palma Myklebust (1913–1996), and he died in June 2004 in Oslo.
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Some of their strengths
Tor Aspengren has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Altruistic, Independent, Charming, Energetic, Intelligent, Passionate, and Imaginative.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Tor Aspengren is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Tor Aspengren well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Tor Aspengren as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Realistic and Skillful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Tor Aspengren is someone who is able to separate emotions from reality, see the world in terms of right or wrong, and who is very good at getting things done.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Tor Aspengren tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Tor Aspengren's challenges
While Tor Aspengren has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Tor Aspengren can be Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Hypocritical, Self-centered, Impulsive, Careless, and Relentless.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Tor Aspengren's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Tor Aspengren must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Relentless and Inflexible
Tor Aspengren is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Tor Aspengren also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
