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Changed submission deadline for fund applications

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08.12.2021

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 Monday 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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03.12.2021

For 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:

Are wage increases hurting the Icelandic economy?

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23.11.2021

et’s start by going over a few facts. Facts that seem to be confusing to newly elected MPs from the Independence Party and company executives, as well as the Governor of the Central Bank, the Chamber of Commerce and SA (Confederation of Icelandic Employers).

Trust and fulfilling promises is the key to labour market co-operation

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18.11.2021

At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on 18. November, Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, the President of VR, had some harsh words of criticism regarding the decision of the Central Bank of Iceland to raise the interest rate.

Third shift – Lunch lecture and course!

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16.11.2021

In connection with VR's campaign on the third shift - the mental workload, we offer members an online lunch lecture and an online course on the subject.

Let’s do the third shift together!

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04.11.2021

VR is currently launching a campaign on the concept of the third shift and the mental strain that comes with it. But what is the third shift, and why is VR shining a spotlight on it?

VR now collaborating with 1819 Torgið

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21.10.2021

Using modern technology, VR members can now easily access various offers and discounts. All offers are now at hand, on your smartphone.

VR offers members online academic and career counseling in September

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13.09.2021

The job market is developing fast these days so now could be a good time slow down and take control of your career development.

VR invites you to visit Árbæjarsafn

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27.07.2021

On January 27, 1891, the Reykjavík Union of Commerce, VR, was founded at a meeting in the restaurant Hermes at Lækjargata. The building is now located at Árbæjarsafn. This year, VR celebrates its 130th anniversary.

Login to My Pages is currently down

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05.07.2021

UPDATE: The problem has been fixed and VR´s My Pages are up and running again. Login to My Pages is currently down. Repairs are under way. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Online lunch lecture - Do you want to start studying?

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02.06.2021

Are you currently at a crossroads? Would you like to start studying but not sure where to start? VR offers an interesting online lunch lecture, Thursday 3 June from 12 pm to 1 pm.

From the VR board on vaccination priorities

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27.05.2021

The VR board welcomes the lifting of the masks mandate in stores, and elsewhere, but would like to remind everyone that a large proportion of retail staff are young people who are still unvaccinated and are therefore once again put in the position of being most at risk of infection of Covid-19.