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Teachers’ Strike Ruled Illegitimate By Labour Court
On Sunday, February 9, the recent teachers’ strike was ruled illegitimate by the Labour Court (Félagsdómur), RÚV reports. The ruling was brought due to the accusation of the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities (Samband íslenskra sveitarfélaga), which claimed the Teachers’ Union (Kennarasamband…
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Teachers To Resume Strikes
Icelandic teachers are yet again preparing for a strike. As reported in October, 2024, teachers in eight primary, secondary and pre-schools quit working after unsuccessful negotiations between union representatives and employers. In late November, 2024, strike actions were suspended by the state…
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Medical Doctors Confirm Work Stoppage
On Thursday, October 31, members of the Icelandic Medical Association agreed to a nationwide strike. The strike is expected to start on November 18, barring successful negotiations before that time. 93% of voting members supported the strike. 83% of eligible members, of…
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Nationwide Teachers’ Strike Begins, Medical Doctors To Follow
A nationwide teachers’ strike began on October 29, affecting nine schools throughout the country. The work stoppage ensued following the unsuccessful negotiation between teachers and municipalities. In conversation with Vísir, Association for Primary School Teachers chairperson Mjöll Matthíasdóttir called for increasing primary…
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Teachers’ Strike Deemed Legitimate
A national teachers’ strike was deemed lawful and legitimate by the Icelandic Labour Court (Félagsdómur), as reported by Vísir on October 23. Earlier in the month, the Teacher’s Union (KÍ) entered negotiations with the Confederation of Icelandic Municipalities (SÍS). One of KÍ’s…
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Foreign Worker Threatened For Joining Union
A Spanish man working for Hótel Drangshlíð, near Eyjafjallajökull, was threatened with termination by his employer should he join a labour union, RÚV reports. The employee had been working for the company Hvalvörðugilslækur — which operates the hotel — before deciding to…
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Halldór Benjamín Quits SA, Joins Real Estate Company Reginn
Halldór Benjamín Þorbergsson has left his position as CEO of the Icelandic Confederation of Business (SA). Halldór has been prominent in Icelandic news of late, due to his position in the recent labour negotiations with the Efling labour union. SA issued a…
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Harpa Director Asks For Pay Cut, But Damage May Have Already Been Done
The director of Harpa is now asking for her pay rise to be rescinded, but the damage may have already been done as service workers are still contending with a pay cut. Svanhildur Konráðsdóttir was last year awarded a 20% pay rise…
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Director Pay Rise And Worker Pay Cuts Spark Discontent At Harpa Concert Hall
20 service workers at Reykjavík’s Harpa Concert Hall have walked off the job over pay cuts they were compelled to accept, while the director received a significant pay rise. One star performer has already refused to perform there until the dispute is…