Career
Fiskvik was the leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions in Norway"s capital Oslo for many years, stepping down in 2009. He was formerly involved in the Norwegian Union of Municipal Employees. During this time he became somewhat known for planning a delegation trip to Kim Il-Sung"s North of Korea, although it did not go through.
Fiskvik is active in the Norwegian Labour Party.
He is a cohabitant of fellow politician Inger Lise Husøy.