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 Hvað vilja sumarbústaðaeigendur í Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppi? Bergdís Linda Kjartansdóttir Skoðun Tár, kvár og kvennafrídagurinn Kristína Ösp Steinke Skoðun Ég þarf ekki að læra íslensku til að búa hérna Halla Hrund Logadóttir Skoðun Þjóð án máls – hver þegir, hver fær að tala? Guðjón Heiðar Pálsson Skoðun „Dánaraðstoð er viðurkenning á sjálfræði sjúklings og mannlegri reisn” Ingrid Kuhlman Skoðun Stjórnmálaklækir og hræsni Salvör Gullbrá Þórarinsdóttir Skoðun Lífsstílsvísindi og breytingaskeiðið Harpa Lind Hilmarsdóttir Skoðun „Þú þarft ekki að skilja, bara virða“ Hanna Birna Valdimarsdóttir Skoðun Enn einn dagur í baráttunni Ásta F. Flosadóttir Skoðun Þetta er ekki tölfræði, heldu líf fólks Sandra B. Franks Skoðun Skoðun Skoðun „Dánaraðstoð er viðurkenning á sjálfræði sjúklings og mannlegri reisn” Ingrid Kuhlman skrifar Skoðun Þjóð án máls – hver þegir, hver fær að tala? Guðjón Heiðar Pálsson skrifar Skoðun Hvað vilja sumarbústaðaeigendur í Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppi? Bergdís Linda Kjartansdóttir skrifar Skoðun Lýðræði og samfélagsmiðlar Ása Berglind Hjálmarsdóttir skrifar Skoðun „Þú þarft ekki að skilja, bara virða“ Hanna Birna Valdimarsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Þetta er ekki tölfræði, heldu líf fólks Sandra B. Franks skrifar Skoðun Stjórnmálaklækir og hræsni Salvör Gullbrá Þórarinsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Samfélag sem stendur saman Benóný Valur Jakobsson skrifar Skoðun Er biðin á enda? Halla Thoroddsen skrifar Skoðun Lífsstílsvísindi og breytingaskeiðið Harpa Lind Hilmarsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Hærri skattar á ferðamenn draga úr tekjum ríkissjóðs Þórir Garðarsson skrifar Skoðun Ég þarf ekki að læra íslensku til að búa hérna Halla Hrund Logadóttir skrifar Skoðun Ósýnilegu bjargráð lögreglumannsins Sigurður Árni Reynisson skrifar Skoðun Allt á einum stað – framtíð stafrænnar þjónustu ríkis og sveitarfélaga Einar Sveinbjörn Guðmundsson skrifar Skoðun Óttast Þorgerður úrskurð EFTA-dómstólsins? Hjörtur J. Guðmundsson skrifar Skoðun Jafnréttisþjóðin sem gleymdi dansinum Brogan Davison,Pétur Ármannsson skrifar Skoðun Hver er að væla? Guðríður Eldey Arnardóttir skrifar Skoðun Tár, kvár og kvennafrídagurinn Kristína Ösp Steinke skrifar Skoðun Skattaæfingar tengdar landbúnaðarstarfsemi Björn Bjarki Þorsteinsson skrifar Skoðun Konan - Vinnan - Kjörin í 40 ár Sara Björg Sigurðardóttir skrifar Skoðun Rangfærslur og hræðsluáróður meirihluta sveitarstjórnar Grímsnes- og Grafningshrepps í nafni lýðræðis Ragna Ívarsdóttir,Guðrún Margrét Njálsdóttir,Þröstur Sverrisson skrifar Skoðun Íslenskur her og íslensk leyniþjónusta Steingrímur Jónsson skrifar Skoðun Er jafnrétti fyrir allar? Anna Bergþórsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Ættu konur að fara í háskólanám? Lísa Margrét Gunnarsdóttir,Íris Björk Ágústsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Enn einn dagur í baráttunni Ásta F. Flosadóttir skrifar Skoðun Verðmætasköpunarlaust haust Jón Gunnarsson skrifar Skoðun Enginn grunnur fyrir nýju starfsleyfi Ísteka Rósa Líf Darradóttir,Guðrún Scheving Thorsteinsson skrifar Skoðun Krafan sem kvennahreyfingin gleymdi Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson skrifar Skoðun Börn geta ekki beðið – krefjumst tafarlausra aðgerða! Elín H. Hinriksdóttir,Bóas Valdórsson,Árný Ingvarsdóttir,,Anna Lára Steindal,Alma Ýr Ingólfsdóttir skrifar Skoðun Einfaldar lausnir á vaxtamálavanda bankanna Guðmundur Ásgeirsson 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
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