VR Chairman Elections Have Begun – Your Vote Matters! Þorsteinn Skúli Sveinsson skrifar 8. mars 2025 09:31 In the coming days, VR members will face an important choice. The elections began on March 6, and this is your opportunity to elect a chairman who stands with the members and fights for their interests with determination. I am running to lead VR into a stronger and more united future, and I know what needs to be done to achieve that. Unity is the Key to a Stronger VR As chairman, I will ensure that the new VR board stands together, regardless of who is elected. We need to close ranks and work toward a common goal: improving the conditions for VR members. I communicate clearly and in plain language—not in lofty phrases. Members should feel that their voices matter. The question is simple: Do you want a stronger VR that fights for you, or a VR that continues down the same path? Fighting for What Truly Matters I am ready to take on the fight for the issues that truly matter to you. 1. A Family-Friendly Labor Market No one should have to choose between their job and their family. The uncertainty regarding daycare options after parental leave creates unnecessary stress. Other candidates talk about bridging the gap, but no real solutions have been proposed. I will work to find and implement concrete solutions. 2. The VR Contingency Fund Should Serve Members – Not Just Accumulate Money The VR contingency fund should be a safety net for members when needed, not a savings account for VR. I disagree with the idea that those who have more should receive more. I will push for fairer allocation rules to ensure that the fund benefits everyone who needs it. VR members themselves have expressed dissatisfaction: "I have lived in this country for seven years, worked at the same workplace all that time, and my salary has not decreased, yet I always receive the same amount from the reserve fund—around 20,000 ISK. Where is the fairness?" "It’s not worth withdrawing from the fund because the amounts are so small." And I no longer want to hear members say they are leaving VR because they don’t receive parental support. But that is the reality. I will make sure this changes. 3. Equal Rights in the Labor Market VR should lead in the fight for better working conditions, not just following in the footsteps of others. We must ensure that VR members enjoy the same rights as others, both in terms of sick leave and wage increases. Recently, teachers negotiated a 24% salary increase, which is a fantastic achievement, and I genuinely celebrate it. They absolutely deserve it, they are the ones educating our children. But let’s not forget VR members, who are equally important and yet have been left behind with much smaller raises. Why has there been no response from VR? These are the questions I want answers to, and I will take clear action in response. More Open and Transparent Communication VR members should not have to wait for elections to meet their chairman. I want to ensure regular communication with members, negotiators, and government officials to improve conditions and resolve urgent issues quickly and effectively. VR must speak clearly for its members’ rights and ensure that no one is left behind. I Am Ready – Are You? I have worked within VR for 14 years. I know this organization inside and out and understand where change is needed. I will not let anything stop me from fighting for VR members. VR members deserve better. We need a VR that stands firm for its members, that does not let other industries take the lead in securing rights and wages, and that prioritizes members’ interests over political agendas. If you want change, if you want a VR that truly stands with you, then the choice is clear. Vote for change. Vote for what’s right. Vote for me. The writer is a candidate for VR Chairman Viltu birta grein á Vísi? Sendu okkur póst. Senda grein Formannskjör í VR 2025 Þorsteinn Skúli Sveinsson Mest lesið Stærðfræðikennari sem kann ekki að reikna? (Og getur ekki lært það!) Brynjólfur Þorvarðsson Skoðun Íslendingar greiða sama hlutfall útgjalda í mat og Norðurlöndin Margrét Gísladóttir Skoðun Laxaharmleikur Jóhannes Sturlaugsson Skoðun Lýðræðið í skötulíki! Lilja Rafney Magnúsdóttir Skoðun Vonarsvæði fyrir framtíðina – ábyrgð stjórnvalda kallar á verndun Huld Hafliðadóttir,Heimir Harðarson Skoðun Ef Veðurstofan spáði vitlausu veðri í 40 ár, væri það bara í lagi? Björn Ólafsson Skoðun Krónan, Nettó, Hagkaup, Bónus - það er kominn tími á formlega sniðgöngu Helen Ólafsdóttir Skoðun Málfrelsi og mörk þess á vettvangi lýðræðisins Helga Vala Helgadóttir Skoðun „Finnst ykkur skrýtið að ég mæti á Austurvöll – Pabba mínum var fórnað á altari niðurskurðar“ Davíð Bergmann Skoðun Heimaþjónusta og velferðartækni: Lykillinn að sjálfbæru heilbrigðiskerfi Auður Guðmundsdóttir Skoðun Skoðun Skoðun Vonarsvæði fyrir framtíðina – ábyrgð stjórnvalda kallar á verndun Huld Hafliðadóttir,Heimir Harðarson skrifar Skoðun Laxaharmleikur Jóhannes Sturlaugsson skrifar Skoðun Lýðræðið í skötulíki! Lilja Rafney Magnúsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Stærðfræðikennari sem kann ekki að reikna? (Og getur ekki lært það!) Brynjólfur Þorvarðsson skrifar Skoðun Íslendingar greiða sama hlutfall útgjalda í mat og Norðurlöndin Margrét Gísladóttir skrifar Skoðun Til varnar jafnlaunavottun Magnea Marinósdóttir skrifar Skoðun Heimaþjónusta og velferðartækni: Lykillinn að sjálfbæru heilbrigðiskerfi Auður Guðmundsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Barnaræninginn Pútín Gunnar Hólmsteinn Ársælsson skrifar Skoðun Um þjóð og ríki Gauti Kristmannsson skrifar Skoðun Málfrelsi og mörk þess á vettvangi lýðræðisins Helga Vala Helgadóttir skrifar Skoðun Sjókvíaeldi á Íslandi fjarstýrt með gervigreind frá Noregi Ingólfur Ásgeirsson skrifar Skoðun „Finnst ykkur skrýtið að ég mæti á Austurvöll – Pabba mínum var fórnað á altari niðurskurðar“ Davíð Bergmann skrifar Skoðun Hvers vegna skipta hagsmunir verslanakeðja meira máli en öryggi barna í Ásahverfi Reykjanesbæ? Ólafur Ívar Jónsson skrifar Skoðun Kjarnorkuákvæðið: Neyðarhemill en ekki léttvægt leikfang popúlista Kristinn Karl Brynjarsson skrifar Skoðun Stjórnarandstaðan er vannýtt auðlind Jón Daníelsson skrifar Skoðun Ef Veðurstofan spáði vitlausu veðri í 40 ár, væri það bara í lagi? Björn Ólafsson skrifar Skoðun Hægri sósíalismi Jón Ingi Hákonarson skrifar Skoðun 5 ára vegferð að skóla framtíðarinnar – eða ekki! Björgmundur Örn Guðmundsson skrifar Skoðun Ójafnvægi í jöfnunarkerfinu Anna Sigríður Guðnadóttir,Halla Karen Kristjánsdóttir,Lovísa Jónsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Það sem ekki má segja um það sem enginn vill sjá Viðar Hreinsson skrifar Skoðun Krónan, Nettó, Hagkaup, Bónus - það er kominn tími á formlega sniðgöngu Helen Ólafsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Löggæslumál og aðstöðuleysi í Búðardal – ákall um viðbragð og aðgerðir Björn Bjarki Þorsteinsson skrifar Skoðun Listin að verða fullkomlega ósammála sjálfri sér á mettíma Þórður Snær Júlíusson skrifar Skoðun Þingmenn auðvaldsins Karl Héðinn Kristjánsson skrifar Skoðun Arðgreiðslur í sjávarútvegi: Staðreyndir gegn fullyrðingum Elliði Vignisson skrifar Skoðun Verðugur bandamaður? Steinar Harðarson skrifar Skoðun Við þurfum nýja sýn á stjórnmál okkar - Mamdani-sýn Hlynur Már Vilhjálmsson skrifar Skoðun Sósíalistaflokkurinn heimilislaus - hvað næst? Trausti Breiðfjörð Magnússon skrifar Skoðun Rán um hábjartan dag Guðbergur Egill Eyjólfsson skrifar Skoðun Af hverju er verðbólga ennþá svona há? Ólafur Margeirsson skrifar Sjá meira
In the coming days, VR members will face an important choice. The elections began on March 6, and this is your opportunity to elect a chairman who stands with the members and fights for their interests with determination. I am running to lead VR into a stronger and more united future, and I know what needs to be done to achieve that. Unity is the Key to a Stronger VR As chairman, I will ensure that the new VR board stands together, regardless of who is elected. We need to close ranks and work toward a common goal: improving the conditions for VR members. I communicate clearly and in plain language—not in lofty phrases. Members should feel that their voices matter. The question is simple: Do you want a stronger VR that fights for you, or a VR that continues down the same path? Fighting for What Truly Matters I am ready to take on the fight for the issues that truly matter to you. 1. A Family-Friendly Labor Market No one should have to choose between their job and their family. The uncertainty regarding daycare options after parental leave creates unnecessary stress. Other candidates talk about bridging the gap, but no real solutions have been proposed. I will work to find and implement concrete solutions. 2. The VR Contingency Fund Should Serve Members – Not Just Accumulate Money The VR contingency fund should be a safety net for members when needed, not a savings account for VR. I disagree with the idea that those who have more should receive more. I will push for fairer allocation rules to ensure that the fund benefits everyone who needs it. VR members themselves have expressed dissatisfaction: "I have lived in this country for seven years, worked at the same workplace all that time, and my salary has not decreased, yet I always receive the same amount from the reserve fund—around 20,000 ISK. Where is the fairness?" "It’s not worth withdrawing from the fund because the amounts are so small." And I no longer want to hear members say they are leaving VR because they don’t receive parental support. But that is the reality. I will make sure this changes. 3. Equal Rights in the Labor Market VR should lead in the fight for better working conditions, not just following in the footsteps of others. We must ensure that VR members enjoy the same rights as others, both in terms of sick leave and wage increases. Recently, teachers negotiated a 24% salary increase, which is a fantastic achievement, and I genuinely celebrate it. They absolutely deserve it, they are the ones educating our children. But let’s not forget VR members, who are equally important and yet have been left behind with much smaller raises. Why has there been no response from VR? These are the questions I want answers to, and I will take clear action in response. More Open and Transparent Communication VR members should not have to wait for elections to meet their chairman. I want to ensure regular communication with members, negotiators, and government officials to improve conditions and resolve urgent issues quickly and effectively. VR must speak clearly for its members’ rights and ensure that no one is left behind. I Am Ready – Are You? I have worked within VR for 14 years. I know this organization inside and out and understand where change is needed. I will not let anything stop me from fighting for VR members. VR members deserve better. We need a VR that stands firm for its members, that does not let other industries take the lead in securing rights and wages, and that prioritizes members’ interests over political agendas. If you want change, if you want a VR that truly stands with you, then the choice is clear. Vote for change. Vote for what’s right. Vote for me. The writer is a candidate for VR Chairman
Vonarsvæði fyrir framtíðina – ábyrgð stjórnvalda kallar á verndun Huld Hafliðadóttir,Heimir Harðarson Skoðun
„Finnst ykkur skrýtið að ég mæti á Austurvöll – Pabba mínum var fórnað á altari niðurskurðar“ Davíð Bergmann Skoðun
Heimaþjónusta og velferðartækni: Lykillinn að sjálfbæru heilbrigðiskerfi Auður Guðmundsdóttir Skoðun
Skoðun Vonarsvæði fyrir framtíðina – ábyrgð stjórnvalda kallar á verndun Huld Hafliðadóttir,Heimir Harðarson skrifar
Skoðun Stærðfræðikennari sem kann ekki að reikna? (Og getur ekki lært það!) Brynjólfur Þorvarðsson skrifar
Skoðun Íslendingar greiða sama hlutfall útgjalda í mat og Norðurlöndin Margrét Gísladóttir skrifar
Skoðun Heimaþjónusta og velferðartækni: Lykillinn að sjálfbæru heilbrigðiskerfi Auður Guðmundsdóttir skrifar
Skoðun „Finnst ykkur skrýtið að ég mæti á Austurvöll – Pabba mínum var fórnað á altari niðurskurðar“ Davíð Bergmann skrifar
Skoðun Hvers vegna skipta hagsmunir verslanakeðja meira máli en öryggi barna í Ásahverfi Reykjanesbæ? Ólafur Ívar Jónsson skrifar
Skoðun Kjarnorkuákvæðið: Neyðarhemill en ekki léttvægt leikfang popúlista Kristinn Karl Brynjarsson skrifar
Skoðun Ójafnvægi í jöfnunarkerfinu Anna Sigríður Guðnadóttir,Halla Karen Kristjánsdóttir,Lovísa Jónsdóttir skrifar
Skoðun Krónan, Nettó, Hagkaup, Bónus - það er kominn tími á formlega sniðgöngu Helen Ólafsdóttir skrifar
Skoðun Löggæslumál og aðstöðuleysi í Búðardal – ákall um viðbragð og aðgerðir Björn Bjarki Þorsteinsson skrifar
Vonarsvæði fyrir framtíðina – ábyrgð stjórnvalda kallar á verndun Huld Hafliðadóttir,Heimir Harðarson Skoðun
„Finnst ykkur skrýtið að ég mæti á Austurvöll – Pabba mínum var fórnað á altari niðurskurðar“ Davíð Bergmann Skoðun
Heimaþjónusta og velferðartækni: Lykillinn að sjálfbæru heilbrigðiskerfi Auður Guðmundsdóttir Skoðun