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Information regarding cyberattack on VR’s hosting provider

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19.06.2025

VR received information about a cyberattack by a cybercrime group on Wise’s systems at the end of last year. Wise provides VR with IT and hosting services. Wise has now completed its analysis of the consequences of the attack as it pertains to VR.

Kvennavaka - Grand Concert of the Women's Year 2025

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18.06.2025

The Women’s Year invites women and non-binary people to KVENNAVAKA. KVENNAVAKA is an outdoor concert with some of the biggest names of Iceland’s music scene, a place for women and non-binary people to gather in joy and celebrate the Women’s Year and the 110th anniversary of (some) women’s right to vote in Iceland.

Wages must increase by at least ISK 150,000 per month if the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce has its way

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16.06.2025

The Board of VR is baffled by the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce's attack on the housing associations Bjarg and Blær, whose aim is to ensure secure and affordable rental housing for individuals and families.

Improving Safety for Retail Workers

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16.06.2025

VR, the Commercial Federation of Iceland (LÍV), and the Federation of Trade and Services (SVÞ) have joined forces to promote increased safety for retail workers in Iceland. Both retail employees and employers have expressed growing concern over rising violence and harassment in the workplace. Representatives from all three parties signed a memorandum of understanding today, Sept. 16, which lays the groundwork for continued cooperation in this area.

VR Board Demands Prime Minister Roll Back Pay Increases for Senior Officials

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13.06.2025

The VR Board strongly protests the salary increases for the highest-ranking government officials and calls on the Prime Minister to reconsider their position on the matter. The Board considers it unacceptable that, while general wage earners are being urged to exercise restraint in response to inflation they are not responsible for, senior officials should be governed by different rules.

VR Campsite Opens

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05.06.2025

The VR campsite at Miðhúsaskógur opens on June 6. VR members can book a spot through the VR Vacation Website. To access the site, go to the "Availability" tab and under the drop-down menu "Select region or area," choose "Miðhúsaskógur Campsite."

The Attack on the Housing System

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26.05.2025

It is wise to lend an ear when a certain choir raises its voice — specifically, the choir of Icelandic special interest groups. This year’s springtime song from that choir might be titled: “Down with the General Housing System,” and the melody is rather rhythmic, though each singer follows their own tune and adds notes at will.

Don’t forget your holiday bonus!

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21.05.2025

In 2025 the holiday bonus for VR members is ISK 60,000 for those working a full-time job and is to be paid out on June 1st. A full-time job is 45 weeks worked 100% work excluding holiday time during the holiday reference year from 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025.

VR offices close at 12:00 noon today

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20.05.2025

VR offices will be closed from 12:00 noon today, Tuesday, 20 May 2025, due to an employee training day. This applies to all the union’s offices, i.e. in Reykjavík, Vestmannaeyjar, Reykjanesbær, Selfoss, Egilsstaðir, and Akranes.

Available holiday houses in winter

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16.05.2025

The allocation of holiday houses for specific periods during the winter of 2025–2026 has been completed. Holiday houses that were not rented out for the winter of 2025–2026 will become available for booking on the VR holiday website on Monday, May 19 at 10:00.

Company of the Year 2025

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15.05.2025

VR presented the results of their annual Company of the Year survey at a well-attended reception in Harpa concert hall on 15 May 2025. The president of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, and the Leader of VR, Halla Gunnarsdóttir, presented awards to the top-performing firms.

Housing Issues at the Forefront in Meeting Between Leader of VR and Prime Minister

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13.05.2025

The leader of VR, Halla Gunnarsdóttir, emphasized the importance of ensuring that wage earners have access to affordable housing during her meeting with Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir today, Tuesday, May 13.