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The Union Alliance refers the collective bargaining dispute to the state mediator

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24.01.2024

Crossroads have been reached in the negotiations between the Union Alliance, coalition of the largest national confederations and labor unions in the general labor market, with the Confederation of Employers (SA). After a number of meetings, it has become clear that SA does not agree with the Union Alliance’s moderate approach.

Winter bookings of holiday cottages postponed

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22.01.2024

VR members please note that due to a fault in the booking system, winter bookings of holiday cottages has been postponed. Winter allocation will open on February 5 at 12:00.

SA rejects the Union Alliance approach to national reconciliation

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17.01.2024

The Union Alliance, a coalition of the biggest unions within the Icelandic Confederation of Labor (ASÍ) began negotiations with the Confederation of Employers (SA) on December 28.

Applications for holiday cottages now open

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16.01.2024

The application period for holiday cottages is now open until 29 February. It doesn't matter when members apply during the application period, everyone has the same chance of being drawn

Do you want to contribute to our work at VR?

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11.01.2024

VR's List Composition Committee is seeking candidates for VR's Consultative Council. Those who are interested can apply by sending a message to the email address uppstillingarnefnd@vr.is before 12:00 noon on 22 January 2024.

New allocation rules for holiday cottages 2024

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08.01.2024

The allocation of VR holiday cottages in the summer of 2024 will be different from previous years and the application period will be extended.

Would you like to obtain a position on the Board of Directors of the Pension Fund of Commerce?

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05.01.2024

VR advertises for directors on the Board of Directors of the Pension Fund of Commerce for the term 2024-2028. The VR Council of Representatives in the Pension Fund of Commerce nominates the fund’s board of directors.

Season‘s greetings from VR

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21.12.2023

We thank all members of VR for being with us during the year that is now passing. We wish you, and those close to you, Happy Holidays!

Did you get your December wage bonus?

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15.12.2023

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

Stress Management in December

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12.12.2023

The online lunch lecture on stress management in December is now accessible for VR members on My Pages at vr.is. In the lecture, Anna Claessen discusses useful advice that can be applied during this hectic time to enjoy life better and relax between tasks.

Notificaton form

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11.12.2023

VR has added a notification form on the front page of vr.is which allows members to send anonymous tips to the union if they suspect any violations against employees in the workplace.

VR supports charity organizations during the holidays

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07.12.2023

As we have done in recent years, VR supports the work of various charity organizations during the holidays. This year it was decided to support the National Church's Relief Work by 2,350,000 ISK and the Icelandic Red Cross by 2,100,000 ISK.