introduction of bhm, fÍn and funds

M A R Í A N N A H . H E L G A D Ó T T I R

G E N E R A L M A N A G E R O F F Í N

INTRODUCTION OFBHM, FÍN AND FUNDS

UNDER THE BANNER OF BHM

BHM

UNIONS

FÍNFUNDS

OF BHM

Association of Academics

BHM

Association of Academics (BHM) is an umbrella for its

member-unions.

• There are 28 trade unions member at BHM:

http://www.bhm.is/um-bhm/adildarfelog/

• The member-unions preserve the right to negotiate

collective agreements for their members but BHM

assists the member-unions in many fields and

represents academics and member-unions in

common causes.

• Each member-union represents workers with

particular qualifications or professions.

UNDER THE BANNER OF BHM

BHM

UNIONS

FÍNFUNDS

OF BHM

The Union of Natural Scientists in Iceland

ROLE OF FÍN

• FÍN negotiates collective wage agreements for its members both in the public and private sector.

• FÍN assists its members in interpretation of collective wage agreements on wages and employment contracts and in resolving disputes in the workplace.

• FíN informs and gives advise on labour rights and obligations, such as sickness, working hours, vacation period, accident compensation, notice of termination, pension fund, etc.

• FÍN provides legal assistance regarding wage terms and employment rights.

• FÍN also promotes the profession or work of natural scientists and cohesion in their field of work.

COLLECTIVE WAGE AGREEMENT

• FÍN negotiates collective wage agreements for its members both in the public and private sector. Reykjavíkurborg – City of Reykjavík

Ríkið – Government

Samtök atvinnulífsins - Confederation of Icelandic Employers

Samband sveitarfélaga - Icelandic Association of Local Authorities

• See further in Icelandic:Collective agreement: http://www.fin.is/kaup-og-kjor/samningar/kjarasamningar/

Additional contract (stofnanasamningar): http://www.fin.is/kaup-og-kjor/samningar/stofnanasamningar/

Pay scale/pay tables: http://www.fin.is/kaup-og-kjor/samningar/launatoflur-/

Overview of wage increase:http://www.fin.is/kaup-og-kjor/naestu-haekkanir-/

STAFF OF FÍN

• Páll Halldórsson, President, formadurfin@bhm.is

• Maríanna H. Helgadóttir, General Manager, marianna@bhm.is

• Margrét Rafnsdóttir, Receptionist, fin@bhm.is

• Guðmunda Þórðardóttir, project Manager, verkefnastjorifin@bhm.is

• Introduction of FÍN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JJsBRL5NDxc

MEMBERSHIP OF FÍN

Membership application:

• Applicants for FIN membership are required to hold

a university degree, Bachelor degree (or higher

degree).

• Applicants must supply a copy of their university

degree with the application.

• Application form is available at the website:

http://www.fin.is/um-felagid/umsokn-um-adild/

MEMBERSHIP OF FÍN

Membership fees:

• 1.0% of regular salary (for normal hours) for members in the public sector

• 0.7% of total wage for members working in the private sector.

See further information of fees to other unions:

http://www.bhm.is/kaup-og-kjor/fyrir-launagreidendur/felagsgjald/

The employer pays contribution to the funds.

EMPLOYER IF NOT EMPLOYEE

PURCHASING POWER

MONTLY SALARY (100% JOB)MEAN - DISTRIBUTION (JAN-MARS 2015)

TOTAL SALARYMEAN - DISTRIBUTION (JAN-MARS 2015)

UNDER THE BANNER OF BHM

BHM

UNIONS

FÍNFUNDS

OF BHMINDEPENDENT

BHM handles several sizeable funds:•Public sector Relief fund. •Private sector Relief fund. •Vacational fund, for public and private sector.•Vocational Training Fund. •Career Development Center.•The Icelandic Rehabilitation Fund VIRK.

STYRKTARSJÓÐUR BHM

• Relief Fund• Sickness per diem allowance for non-salaried absence from

work

• Death of a fund member – death benefit

• Disbursed payment for the treatment of body and mind, otherthan medical costs

• Regular cancer screening (cervial smear and breastexamination)

• Risk assessment made by Hjartavernd

• Staying at a rehambilitation clinic at the reccomendation of a doctor (NLFÍ/Blue Laoon Clinic)

• Grant for physical activities

• Spectacles and eye treatment

• Hearing aids

STYRKTARSJÓÐUR BHM

• Denatal repair

• Treatment at an in vitro clinic

• Travel grant to seek medical treatment abroad

• Assistance because of work-related trauma or unexpectedtermination of employment

• Birthing grant

• Health cost (in special circumstances)

Staff: Ingunn Þorsteinsdóttir, ingunn@bhm.is

Information in English:

http://www.bhm.is/media/styrktarsjodur/2016-Code-of-Practice-of-

the-Relief-Fund-of-the-Association-of-Academics.pdf

ORLOFSSJÓÐUR BHM

• Vacation fund• Summerhouses in Iceland and abroad

• Apartments in Reykjavík and Akureyri

• Apartments abroad, eg. Denmark

• Icelandair/WOWair

• Fishing card – Veiðikortið

• Hotels

• Newsletter/Orlofsblaðið: http://vefbirting.oddi.is/bhm/orlofsblad_bhm/index.html

• Staff: Margrét Þórisdóttir, margret@bhm.is

• Information in English: http://www.bhm.is/media/orlofssjodur/Orlofssjodur_EN2015.pdf

STARFSMENNTUNARSJÓÐUR BHM

• Educational Fund/Vocational Training Fund of BHM

• Travel cost (air fare or driving expenses)

• Hotel and accommodation expenses

• Course cost and conference fees

• Telephone expenses for distance learning

100.000 kr/ 2 years

Staff: Benóný Harðarson, benony@bhm.is

Information in English: http://www.bhm.is/media/strib/Starfsreglur-

STRIB-samth--13-januar-2015_EN.pdf

STARFSÞRÓUNARSETUR HÁSKÓLAMANNA

• Career Development Center• Tuition fees• Course fees• Conference fees• Travel cost (does not apply to travel within cities)

• Staff: • Anna Sigurborg Ólafsdóttir, annas@bhm.is• Helga Soffía Guðjónsdóttir, helgasoffia@bhm.is

• Information in English: http://issuu.com/bhmvefur/docs/samthykktar-uthlutunarreglur-sth-19?e=8651333/5003479

VOCATIONAL REHABILITIATION FUND

• VIRK – Vocational Rehabilitation Fund is a private foundation of which all the major unions and employers in the labour market in Iceland are members.

• VIRK´s mission is to develop, integrate and monitor services in the field of vocational rehabilitation; aiming systematically for employment of individuals following illness or injury.

• The purpose of VIRK´s services is to help people return to work. This involves expert advice and services in the field of vocational rehabilitation that requires full participation of the individual concerned.

• VIRK operates in close cooperation with unions, employers, various service providers in vocational rehabilitation and welfare agencies. Vocational rehabilitation counsellors work on behalf of VIRK and are situated with the unions across the country. VIRK services are free of charge for individuals.

• Studies have demonstrated that, in general, prolonged absences from the labourmarket are a greater threat to the health and quality of life of individuals than many life-threatening diseases. Participation in the labour market has generally a positive effect on both the physical and mental health of individuals - including those who struggle with various permanent health problems.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITIATION FUND

• Individuals receiving VIRK´s services have, in general, been very successful in their

vocational rehabilitation. The majority of those who have completed the services

are active in the labour market. VIRK´s customer surveys have, in addition,

demonstrated that participants are almost unanimously happy with the services

they have received and believe it to significantly increase their quality of life as well

as their work capacity.

• Staff:

• Guðleif Birna Leifsdóttir, gudleif@bhm.is

• Kristbjörg Leifsdóttir, kristbjorgl@bhm.is

• Þóra Þorgeirsdóttir, thora@bhm.is

• Information in English: http://www.virk.is/is/english/mission-and-activities-of-virk

LOCATION AND MY SITE

Borgartún 6, • FÍN - third floor:

• BHM/Fund – second floor

• VIRK – fourth floor

• Website: http://www.fin.is/

• Website: http://www.bhm.is

• FÍN and BHM are on Facebook.

• Information in English: http://www.fin.is/english

Mínar síður - My SITE BHM: • Apply for grants from all funds.

• Monitor the application process.

• Monitor how much grants have been used.

• Monitor the payments from the employer.

• Update personal information

• Electronic communication with staff of the funds of BHM.

Log in to my site: https://www.bhm.is/minar-sidur and get more information.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

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