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Elections for Chairperson and Board Have Started

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06.03.2025

Online elections for the Chairperson and Board of VR for the 2025–2029 term began at 10:00 AM this morning, March 6, 2025, and will conclude at 12:00 noon on March 13, 2025.

Elections for VR Chairperson and Board

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05.03.2025

A general vote among VR members for the election of the Chairperson and Board of VR, in accordance with Article 20 of the union’s bylaws, will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 6, and end at 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 13.

Online lectures on My Pages

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05.03.2025

On My Pages at vr.is, VR members can watch various interesting lectures. VR focuses on offering lectures that help members improve well-being, achieve success at work, or enhance their skills in various fields. It is a good idea to keep an eye on the event calendar at vr.is.

70 Years Since VR Became a Trade Union

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28.02.2025

On February 28, 1955, the annual general meeting of the Verzlunarmannafélag Reykjavíkur was held. This meeting would not be particularly noteworthy except for one crucial decision: an amendment to the association’s bylaws was approved, stipulating that only wage earners could be members.

Summer Allocation Applications Close Tonight

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27.02.2025

We remind members that applications for VR's summer holiday cottage allocation will close at midnight tonight, Thursday, February 27, 2025. We encourage members to learn more on the union's website here.

Candidates for VR Chair and Board

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21.02.2025

Candidates for the position of VR Chair and to the VR Board for the term 2025 - 2029 will introduce themselves and their priorities in a union meeting at Hótel Reykjavík Grand on March 5, 2025, at 7:30pm.

New Website for Continuing Education

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18.02.2025

The website Ræktum vitið (Cultivating Knowledge) has been launched as part of a major initiative in vocational education led by VR and the Commercial Federation of Iceland (LÍV), in collaboration with the Federation of Trade & Services (SVÞ). A cooperation agreement between VR/LÍV and SVÞ on continuing education and lifelong learning was signed in 2023. The agreement sets out a structured approach to increasing the skills of employees in the retail and service sectors through to 2030.

Allocation of VR Holiday homes in Winter

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17.02.2025

For the first time, VR holiday homes will be allocated for winter rentals in the 2025–2026 season during specific periods. The homes are rented out for one week at a time, starting on a Thursday. Outside these periods, it is possible to rent the homes for shorter stays without allocation.

Tax Exemption Brought to the Minister of Finance

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12.02.2025

The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs has responded positively to VR’s request that union grants for psychological services for members be exempt from income tax and will review the matter in relation to the next tax year.

Candidates for VR Chair and Board

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03.02.2025

The nomination period for the positions of VR Chair and Board for the 2025–2029 term ended at noon today, Monday, February 3, 2025.Elections will be held for the position of Chair, seven seats on the Board, and three seats on the Alternate Board. The VR Election Committee received four nominations for Chairperson and seventeen for the Board, all of which have been deemed legally valid.

How Do I Know What Is True? – Lecture on My Pages

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31.01.2025

The online lecture How Do I Know What Is True? is now available to VR members on My Pages at VR. The lecturer is Elsa Haraldsdóttir, a PhD candidate in philosophy and a philosophy teacher.

VR offers career development guidance

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31.01.2025

VR continues to offer career development guidance to its members, just as in previous years. The guidance is provided by career and education advisors from Mímir Lifelong Learning. These consultations are free of charge for VR members, and registration takes place on the VR website.