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Changes to Preschools Call for Changes to Working Hours
The results of a new VR survey show that changes made at the preschool level have had a major impact on the daily lives of many families within the union. The survey also shows that the financial situation of parents is, in many cases, difficult — around one-third of respondents say their household finds it difficult to make ends meet.
Companies and the government – it’s your move
International Workers’ Day has arrived! All over the world, wage earners gather, celebrate past victories and sharpen their demands for the future. Here in Iceland, rallies are being held across the country where wage earners demonstrate the power of solidarity. It is clear that the state of economic affairs will be high on the agenda. Collective agreements are likely to unravel this autumn due to persistent inflation, which is largely a domestic problem. Housing plays the biggest role, but there are also clear signs of profit-driven inflation, meaning that companies are taking advantage of the situation to raise prices excessively and thereby increase their profits.
We demand!
VR, LÍV and Fagfélögin have joined forces and are addressing the government, the municipalities and companies in the country in a new campaign. All signs indicate that collective agreements may unravel this autumn, with unpredictable consequences. Wage earners have borne the brunt of persistent inflation, high interest rates and rising unemployment. Everything keeps getting more expensive – and wage earners cannot keep up.