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VR Holiday Opening Hours

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20.12.2024

Dear VR members, please note that VR's offices will be closed on Christmas Eve, December 24, and New Year's Eve, December 31. Otherwise, the offices will be open between Christmas and New Year, except for the VR office in Selfoss, which will be closed on December 27.

Attack on Wages and Rights of Wage Earners in 2024

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19.12.2024

The year 2024 was far from a quiet one. Wage disputes and two elections left their mark on the year, and the political landscape underwent significant change, warranting extensive analysis. However, this article aims to delve beneath the surface and focus on the manifestations of austerity policies during the past year.

VR Criticizes Increase in Preschool Fees in Fjarðabyggð

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17.12.2024

The Board of VR strongly criticizes the decision by the municipal council of Fjarðabyggð to raise preschool fees starting in March next year and to reduce services for families in the municipality.

Did you get your December wage bonus?

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16.12.2024

A special December wage bonus shall be paid no later than 15 December, each year, according to VR's collective wage agreement.

VR's Message to the Government Formation Talks

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13.12.2024

The Board of VR calls on the political parties currently engaged in government formation talks to safeguard the interests of wage earners, with a particular emphasis on those who have borne the brunt of the economic downturn. The Board of VR reiterates that the labour movement has accepted extremely modest collective agreements in exchange for promises that the state and municipalities would shoulder their responsibilities and that employers would refrain from price hikes.

The VR Board Condemns SVEIT’s Attack on Workers’ Rights

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12.12.2024

The Board of VR strongly condemns the attack by employers within SVEIT, the organization of companies in the hospitality sector, on the rights and employment terms of workers in Iceland. SVEIT has established a yellow union under the name Virðing and created a "collective agreement" that directly reduces the wages and conditions for employees in the restaurant and hotel industry.

Resolution of the LÍV board on the yellow union “Virðing”

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09.12.2024

The Board of the Commercial Federation of Iceland (LÍV) supports the resolution of the Executive Board of the Confederation of Icelandic Labour (ASÍ) and expresses full solidarity with SGS and Efling in their fight against the yellow union "Virðing," which violates fundamental principles of the Icelandic labor market and actively works to undermine the rights and benefits of employees in the restaurant sector.

Know your rights in December!

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03.12.2024

For those of you who work in shops and retail the busiest time of the year is coming. We would therefore like to remind all employees of their rights and obligations:

Ragnar Þór Steps Down as Chairman of VR

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03.12.2024

Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson has stepped down as Chairman of VR following his election to Althingi in the elections held on November 30. Ragnar Þór officially leaves his position today, December 3, 2024.

Support Amazon Employees

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26.11.2024

The Board of LÍV, the Commercial Federation of Iceland, urges its members to boycott Amazon from November 29 to December 2. This action is aimed at sending a clear message to Amazon's owners about the importance of ensuring basic human rights for employees and respecting their fundamental rights to form unions to fight for a better life.

Changed submission deadline for fund applications

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26.11.2024

VR members, please take note that due to the holidays, applications for grants from, the VR Sick Pay Fund, VR Contingency Fund and the Vocational Training Funds, must be submitted no later than Wednesday 11 December for you to receive payment of grants before the end of the year.

Tax Increases on Wage Earners Are Off the Table

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21.11.2024

No party running for Alþingi plans to increase taxes on regular wage earners, according to responses from political parties to VR's questions. However, all parties except Vinstri græn (VG) declined to clarify whether increased fees or charges might be considered.