introduction of bhm, fÍn and funds
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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, [email protected]
• Maríanna H. Helgadóttir, General Manager, [email protected]
• Margrét Rafnsdóttir, Receptionist, [email protected]
• Guðmunda Þórðardóttir, project Manager, [email protected]
• 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.
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, [email protected]
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, [email protected]
• 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, [email protected]
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, [email protected]• Helga Soffía Guðjónsdóttir, [email protected]
• 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, [email protected]
• Kristbjörg Leifsdóttir, [email protected]
• Þóra Þorgeirsdóttir, [email protected]
• 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.
