News - 30.07.2020
VR‘s reception closed due to COVID-19
The reception of VR union will be closed from Friday, July 31. This is due to an increase of COVID-19 cases in Iceland and while it is being contained VR will only offer members services remotely. This is done in the interest of members‘ well being.
All information on VR‘s services can be found on the union’s website. All inquiries by phone 510 1700 will be answered as soon as possible during office hours between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm as well as inquiries sent to our email address, vr@vr.is, or VR‘s Facebook page.
VR Sick Pay Fund
Members can apply for sickness payments via My Pages on VR´s website. Please send all necessary documents along with your application.
In order to apply for death benefits, you can access an application form here. Please scan the form and the necessary documents and send to sjukrasjodur@vr.is. Please apply for benefits due to the death of a members’ child/children via My Pages. More on benefits here.
Members can scan and send applications, documents, certificates and other necessary information to sjukrasjodur@vr.is.
VR Contingency Fund and vocational training funds
You can apply for grants from the VR Contingency Fund and the vocational training funds via My Pages.
- See here information on the VR Contingency Fund, application and necessary documents
- See here information on the vocational training funds, application and necessary documents
Assistance by VR‘s specialists
You can contact VR´s advisors for assistance regarding employment terms and collective wage agreements by phone in 510 1700, or email kjaramal@vr.is
Holiday cottages
You can book and pay for holiday cottages on My Pages or send inquiries to orlofshus@vr.is
VIRK
Individuals will be able to stay in contact with their adviser through remote services. All interviews will also be conducted through remote services while the office is closed.
