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Iceland’s Universal Healthcare (Still) On Thin Ice
One year ago, Iceland’s lauded universal healthcare system seemed to be teetering off the edge. Doctors’ wages had stagnated after the economic crash, and following a bout of failed negotiations, they went on strike for the first time ever. While they coordinated their actions to avoid endangering…
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Trade Unions Very Critical Of New Budget Bill
The Confederation of Icelandic Labour Unions (ASÍ) has released a statement saying there is “no foundation for further discussion” with the government if their new budget bill passes. The statement, posted on ASÍ’s website, calls the new budget bill “an attack on…
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Air Mechanics Cancel Strike
The Air Mechanics’ Union have cancelled today’s strike, reports DV. “We don’t want [parliament] to make laws against us striking,” said Maríus Sigurjónsson, the chairperson of the Air Mechanics’ Union negotiations team. As reported, an emergency meeting of parliament was called yesterday in an attempt…
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Flight Attendant Strike Cancelled
Icelandair flight attendants signed a new collective bargaining agreement yesterday and have therefore cancelled a short strike due to take place today, reports RÚV.The deal was signed after a strenuous 26 hour long negotiation meeting and will be valid until August 2015. The agreement…