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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.

Remember your December Allowance!

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19.11.2024

December supplement according to VR's agreements are ISK 106,000 for the year 2024. The December supplement includes holidays, is a fixed number and does not change according to other provisions. Earned December bonuses shall be settled at the same time as termination of employment if they are before the due date of the bonus.

Amendments to Agricultural Product Laws Deemed Unconstitutional

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18.11.2024

VR and the Consumer Association of Iceland welcome the ruling of the Reykjavík District Court in a case brought against the Icelandic Competition Authority regarding amendments made to agricultural product laws.

Panel Discussions Ahead of the Elections

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15.11.2024

The leaders of political parties running for seats in Parliament will participate in panel discussions hosted by ASÍ and BSRB on Monday, November 18, at the Hilton Reykjavík Nordica Hotel, Suðurlandsbraut 2. The discussions begin at 5:00 PM and are expected to conclude at 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be provided.

VR Supports Teachers' Wage Struggle

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15.11.2024

The Board of VR expresses concern over the current state of the wage dispute between teachers and their counterparts, as well as its impact on children and families. Wage disputes in the labor market inevitably affect employees, and the Board urges the parties to reach an acceptable solution as quickly as possible.

VR Demands Answers from Politicians

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14.11.2024

VR has sent four questions to all political parties running for Alþingi in the upcoming elections and is requesting responses. The questions address each party’s stance on austerity and the actions they intend to take if given a mandate by the electorate.

The Austerity No One Asked For

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08.11.2024

In the autumn, specifically on the day the Althingi was convened, ASÍ, BSRB, and KÍ organized a public rally at Austurvöllur to protest the effects that persistent inflation and high interest rates have had on ordinary people.

Can You Attract the Best Employees?

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06.11.2024

VR has conducted the Company of the Year survey for over 25 years. This survey, conducted annually among employees of numerous companies in the general labor market, is based on employees' attitudes and forms the foundation for selecting the Company of the Year each year.

Ticket Sales Begin Today - Adventure in the Christmas Forest

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05.11.2024

Ticket sales for Adventure in the Christmas Forest begin at 10:00 today, Tuesday, November 5th. VR is offering its members the opportunity to experience this enchanting forest adventure ahead of the holiday season.

Adventure in the Christmas Forest with Improved Accessibility

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04.11.2024

VR, in collaboration with Umhyggja and the CP Association, is hosting Adventure in the Christmas Forest performances with improved accessibility. Audiences will travel in small groups with flashlights through Elliðaárdalur, meeting characters from Iceland’s Christmas family along the way.