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15.11.2024
The Board of VR expresses concern over the current state of the wage dispute between teachers and their counterparts, as well as its impact on children and families. Wage disputes in the labor market inevitably affect employees, and the Board urges the parties to reach an acceptable solution as quickly as possible.
14.11.2024
VR has sent four questions to all political parties running for Alþingi in the upcoming elections and is requesting responses. The questions address each party’s stance on austerity and the actions they intend to take if given a mandate by the electorate.
08.11.2024
In the autumn, specifically on the day the Althingi was convened, ASÍ, BSRB, and KÍ organized a public rally at Austurvöllur to protest the effects that persistent inflation and high interest rates have had on ordinary people.
06.11.2024
VR has conducted the Company of the Year survey for over 25 years. This survey, conducted annually among employees of numerous companies in the general labor market, is based on employees' attitudes and forms the foundation for selecting the Company of the Year each year.
05.11.2024
Ticket sales for Adventure in the Christmas Forest begin at 10:00 today, Tuesday, November 5th. VR is offering its members the opportunity to experience this enchanting forest adventure ahead of the holiday season.
04.11.2024
VR, in collaboration with Umhyggja and the CP Association, is hosting Adventure in the Christmas Forest performances with improved accessibility. Audiences will travel in small groups with flashlights through Elliðaárdalur, meeting characters from Iceland’s Christmas family along the way.
29.10.2024
Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, Chairman of VR, will be on leave from his duties until after the parliamentary elections on November 30, as he is, as known, a parliamentary candidate.
22.10.2024
Did you know that women have the right to take time off work to get screened for cancer? VR encourage women to go for cancer screenings.
18.10.2024
The 46th congress of the Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ) concluded on the afternoon of Friday, October 18. VR held around 90 seats at the congress, with a total of approximately 290 delegates in attendance.
16.10.2024
The 46th Congress of the The Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ) began this morning with an address by Finnbjörn A. Hermannsson, the President of the Confederation. The first day of the congress is open to the public, and many important issues affecting the interests of wage earners are being discussed. Watch the livestream on ASÍ's website here
14.10.2024
The VR Board has approved a grant of 6 million ISK to Einstök Börn (e. Unique Children in Iceland), a support group in Iceland for children with rare diseases. The role of the organization is to advocate for the interests of the children and their families and provide them with assistance.
11.10.2024
Over the past year, Israel's invasion of Palestine has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of civilians. An entire nation lives under inhumane conditions while the Israeli authorities continuously disregard international law and are condemned by the international community. The invasion is now spreading across more borders, and the region is on the brink of all-out war.
