Welcome to Efling
What is a trade union?
A trade union is a non-profit organization of workers that works to protect and safeguard the interests of its members and negotiates on their behalf regarding wages and rights. A trade union provides advice on rights and obligations in the workplace and assists if problems arise.
The union pays sick pay and various subsidies, such as subsidies for health efling , physical therapy, psychological interviews, and various courses.
Why do I pay to Efling ?
If you work under a collective agreement Efling and SA or public entities (state, local government or nursing homes), you are required to pay to Efling . Your employment contract must state that you are paying to Efling .
The Efling social area is as follows:
- Reykjavik
- Kopavogur
- Seltjarnarnes
- Mosfellsbær and Kjósarsýsla to Botnsá
- Grímsnes and Grafnings districts
- Hveragerði
- The municipality of Ölfus
- Hafnarfjörður (staff in restaurants, accommodation and industry)
- Garðabær (staff in restaurants and accommodation establishments, in industry, in home services and staff at Vífilsstaðir)
According to the Efling Act, the jobs in question are the following:
- When loading and unloading ships and any other means of transport, as well as receiving and delivering cargo.
- During house construction and material transportation for construction projects.
- In port construction, road construction, trenching, agricultural work and material transportation related to the aforementioned professions.
- In the service of state and local governments.
- In home care, in kindergartens, in care in hospitals and institutions, in laundries and sewing rooms in medical institutions.
- For cleaning, sanitation, chemical pools and laundries.
- In cafeteria work.
- In guarding, security and financial transportation.
- In restaurants and accommodations.
- In the processing and sale of seafood and agricultural products.
- In industry and factories such as blacksmithing, shipbuilding, tinsmithing (barrel making), gardening, construction and heavy industry.
- When receiving and delivering goods, including drivers.
- At oil, gasoline, lubrication, fertilizer and rust prevention stations and tire repair shops.
- When operating trucks in the service of others and when operating heavy-duty work equipment, such as pushers, excavators and cranes.
- In energy-intensive industries, tunneling, power plants and other large-scale construction projects that are comparable to similar new professions.
- In any other type of production and transportation work.
- In seafaring and sailing.
How do I pay at Efling ?
In accordance with the law and collective agreements, your employer must withhold 0.7% of your total salary and pay it as membership fees to Efling on your behalf. The employer also pays into the company's sickness, vacation and education fund. How much is paid each month should be stated on your pay slip.
On Efling pages you can see your status in each fund separately. Contact Efling if premiums are unpaid. Employers are legally obliged to pay all of the above payments.
Union representatives in the workplace
According to collective agreements, there should be a union representative at all workplaces with five or more Efling members. Union representatives play a key role in the work of Efling, and the union places strong emphasis on increasing their number, as well as providing them with effective education, training and support.
What does Efling do for me?
What does Efling do for members?
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Negotiates salary and benefits
Efling negotiates the wages and rights of its members by concluding collective agreements. Negotiates with SA, state and local governments, nursing homes (and others) that negotiate on behalf of the employer.
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Assists members of staff
Efling 's staff at the Employment Rights Division will assist you with various problems that may arise in the workplace and answer questions such as:
- Redundancies
- Working hours
- Sickness benefits
- If you have not been paid your salary
- And much more, the list is by no means exhaustive.
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Operates and rents out vacation homes
Efling owns and operates approximately 70 vacation homes across the country that you can rent out over a weekend or weekdays in the winter or for a whole week during the summer.
See more information on My Pages.
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Provides special offers in the Efling online store
In the Efling online store you can buy Icelandair credit, fishing and camping cards (the cards are on sale during the summer).
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Holds various events for members
Efling holds various events for its members throughout the year, such as a Christmas ball, movie trips, May Day coffee and more. Events are advertised on the website, social media and by email.
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Supports learning and career development
Efling supports members in their education and career development with courses and educational sessions that enhance their skills and strengthen their position in the workplace. The courses are usually subsidized or free of charge for members.
Are you ready to take the next step? Check out what's available
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This is not an exhaustive list of Efling projects - please contact us if you cannot find information about what you are looking for.
My pages
On my pages you have your Personal Profile where you can apply for health and education grants and sickness allowance. You can also apply for a vacation home, buy from an online store and apply for confidential work for the company you work for.
