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  • Teachers’ Strike Ruled Illegitimate By Labour Court

    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…

  • Teachers’ Strike Deemed Legitimate

    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…