News - 18.03.2025

Collective Agreement with Elkem Rejected

The collective agreement between VR and other unions representing employees at Elkem Iceland was rejected in a joint vote of the unions, which concluded at noon on Tuesday, March 18. A total of 58.12% voted against the agreement, while 38.46% voted in favor. About 3% abstained. The electoral register included 151 members, with a voter turnout of 77.5%. The unions will now discuss the next steps.