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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.

Bookings holiday cottages unavailable today

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07.12.2023

Please be informed that booking holiday cottages will be unavailable today, Thursday, December 7th from 13:00 due to an update. Booking will reopen tomorrow at 12:00.

Changed submission deadline for fund applications

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05.12.2023

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 13 December in order for you to receive payment of grants before the end of the year.

Know your rights in December!

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04.12.2023

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: