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Congress of the Commercial Federation of Iceland opened this morning

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30.10.2025

The 34th Congress of the Commercial Federation of Iceland was opened at Reykjavík Grand Hotel this morning, Thursday, October 30, 2025. Eiður Stefánsson, Chairman of LÍV, opened the congress, and Finnbjörn A. Hermannsson, President of ASÍ, addressed the delegates.

VR rejects proposed changes to preschools in Reykjavík

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30.10.2025

VR fully rejects the proposed changes to the preschool system submitted by a working group under the auspices of the City of Reykjavík, which are currently under consultation. VR fully understands the challenges facing preschools but emphasizes that changes to the preschool system can have far-reaching social implications.

Annual Meeting of the Tourist Guides Division Postponed

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28.10.2025

Due to worsening weather conditions and warnings from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, the annual meeting of the Tourist Guides Division within VR, which was scheduled for 28 October, has been postponed. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 4 at 20:00. It will take place both in person and online.

VR office in Reykjavík closed due to weather

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28.10.2025

VR has decided to close its office in Reykjavík earlier today, Tuesday, October 28, due to the weather. Most of VR's services are available online, and service is also provided by phone at 510 1700, by email at vr@vr.is, and through the union’s Facebook page. All inquiries will be answered as quickly as possible during the office’s opening hours, until 16:00.

Women at VR offices are going on strike

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23.10.2025

VR members, please note that due to a women's strike tomorrow, Friday, 24th of October 2025, VR services will be limited when women at VR offices go on strike. Expect delays in service and responses on this day. VR offices in Akranes, Egilsstaðir, Reykjanesbær, Selfossi and Vestmannaeyjar will be closed tomorrow.

Annual General Meeting of the Tourist Guides’ Division in VR 2025

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21.10.2025

The Annual General Meeting of the Tourist Guides’ Division in VR will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 20:00 in the VR hall on the 9th floor of Hús verslunarinnar, Kringlan 7. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, both in-person and online. Members of the division must register in advance by 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting.

Cancer screening saves lives

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21.10.2025

We would like to remind you that everyone has the right to access healthcare services, including cancer screening. Cancer screenings are extremely important, and women aged 23 to 64 receive invitations for cervical screenings.

VR Members Choose the VR Contingency Fund

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20.10.2025

The results of the vote on the grant structure at VR are now in. The majority of voting VR members 63.47% chose the VR Contingency Fund. 32.84% voted for the traditional grant system, and 3.69% did not take a position. A total of 7,241 votes were cast, with a voter turnout of 16.16%.

Renewal of Annual Fee for the Blær Housing Association

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17.10.2025

It is now time to renew the annual fee for the Blær Housng Association. This applies to those who joined the waiting list when registration opened in April 2024 or later. An email has been sent to those concerned. To maintain your place on the waiting list, log in to Mínar síður and click on “Pay annual fee for the Blær Housing Association.” The annual fee is ISK 2,900.

Remember to vote on the arrangement of grants at VR

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17.10.2025

Electronic voting on the structure of grants for VR members will close at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 20, 2025. VR encourages all members to review the available options and take part in the vote.

Time‘s Up!

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17.10.2025

We will join hands on October 24 to honor and draw inspiration from the women who came before us, and to demand real change to eradicate gender-based violence, the gender pay gap, and inequality. Together, we will change society — for ourselves, for women and non-binary people, for the future. We will show up until there is no longer a need to do so.

Annual General Meeting of the Tourist Guides’ Division in VR – 2025

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14.10.2025

The Annual General Meeting of the Tourist Guides’ Division in VR will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 20:00 in the VR hall on the 9th floor of Hús verslunarinnar, Kringlan 7. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format—both in-person and online. Members of the division must register in advance by 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting.