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Thanks for standing watch in shops and services!

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21.03.2020

Now that we see all the news about the terrifying impact of the Corona virus on our vulnerable community, we are obliged to thank those who are standing watch in the fight against this invisible enemy.

VR‘s reception closed due to COVID-19

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15.03.2020

The reception of VR union will be closed from Monday, March 16. The Icelandic authorities have declared the highest alert level as a result of COVID-19, an emergency phase, and VR will only offer members services remotely. This is done in the interest of members‘ wellbeing.

More on COVID-19

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13.03.2020

The Icelandic authorities have issued a ban on mass gatherings, of 100 people or more, as of Monday March 16 for a period of four weeks. The ban also stipulates that people maintain a certain distance from one another.

Information on VR‘s services due to COVID-19 - How to contact VR

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11.03.2020

The Icelandic authorities have declared an emergency phase because of COVID-19 and VR encourages it‘s members to use the webpage vr.is, email vr@vr.is or telephone rather than visit our offices. Most of VR‘s services can be accessed via the webpage but members in dire need are welcome to our offices.

Trilateral agreement on responses to COVID-19

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05.03.2020

The Government of Iceland, the Confederation of Icelandic Employers (SA) and Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ) have reached a trilateral agreement on actions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Iceland by ensuring that individuals are able to comply with the instructions of the authorities to quarantine themselves without having to worry about their income.

Elections to the VR board for the term 2020 – 2022

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05.03.2020

VR will hold a secret ballot to elect seven board members for VR, according to the laws of VR. The voting will begin today at 9:00 am 9th March 2020 and will end at 12:00 noon on 13th March 2020. How do I vote? Go to our webpage, vr.is Choose Voting on the VR board 2020 – 2022 Log in using Íslykill or electronic identification