Common use of Consultative committee of SA and ASÍ Clause in Contracts

Consultative committee of SA and ASÍ. A consultative committee, composed of two representatives from each of the parties to this Agreement, shall examine the execution of the Agreement and the application and interpretation of individual provisions thereof as is considered necessary. In the event of any dispute as to the interpretation of the Agreement, the parties concerned may refer them to the committee, which shall attempt to reach a settlement. The parties agree on the importance of vocational training for the Icelandic economy. Enhanced skills and vocational training of workers are necessary elements in achieving greater productivity and improving the competitive position of Icelandic companies. The business sector needs well-educated workers who are able to rise to new challenges and changing demands in the labour market. It is important that available training and educational material reflect the needs of the business sector at any given time. During the effective term of this Agreement, the parties will mount a joint vocational training project. The project will be directed by a committee. Its principal elements will be as follows: 1. Grants to union members 2. Sponsorship of courses 3. Sponsorship for the preparation of educational material 4. Grants to companies to cover vocational training and the retraining of their employees The committee in charge of the project shall consist of three representatives of the trade unions and three from the Confederation of Icelandic Employers, with two alternates from each side. The project committee shall set itself rules of procedure, which shall be approved by the parties, and define further goals for the project. The trade unions and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers shall each attend to the reception and processing of applications from their respective members in connection with the project. It is not envisaged that the project committee’s work will result in significant expense. As a rule, employers shall pay the equivalent of 0.15% of the wages of union members to this project. If, on the other hand, the company formally attends to vocational training issues and spends on them an amount comparable to or greater than the proportion stated above, then it shall pay the equivalent of 0.05% of the wages of union members working for the company. The project committee shall confirm that these conditions are met on the basis of information provided by the company. The project committee shall set further details on the implementation of this provision. The trade unions shall pay a matching contribution equivalent to one-third of the contribution paid by the employers to the project. In addition, individual projects may be financed by grants from the vocational training funds and by direct earnings generated by holding courses. In general, it shall be a precondition for the provision of support grants for the operations that a specific proportion of the operating cost is carried by the participation fees according to further decision by the project management. In spring 2003, the parties to this agreement shall assess the success of the project and the results it has produced. In the light of its conclusion, a decision shall then be taken on a possible continuation next time a collective wage agreement is negotiated. This Agreement is effective as of 1 June 2000.

Consultative committee of SA and ASÍ. A consultative committee, composed of two representatives from each of the parties to this Agreementagreement, shall examine the execution of the Agreement agreement and the application and interpretation of individual provisions thereof as is considered necessary. In the event of any dispute as to the interpretation of the Agreementagreement, the parties concerned may refer them to the committee, which shall attempt to reach a settlement. The parties declare that they are in favour of ideas by which employees at companies are able to establish special educational accounts. Educational accounts are intended to cover part of the costs of long courses of study and training that workers decide to attend. The parties declare that they are prepared to seek an arrangement with the government authorities under which such accounts will have the same taxation status as the private divisions of the pension funds. The parties will also encourage companies and unions that are involved in workers’ education and training to publicise educational accounts among employees. A special committee of the parties, composed of two members appointed by each, shall be entrusted with preparing proposals on how further work on this matter should proceed. The parties agree on the importance of vocational training for the Icelandic economy. Enhanced skills and vocational training of workers are necessary elements in achieving greater productivity and improving the competitive position of Icelandic companies. The business sector needs well-educated workers who are able to rise to new challenges and changing demands in the labour market. It is important that available training and educational material reflect the needs of the business sector at any given time. During the effective term of this Agreementagreement, the parties will mount a joint vocational training project. The project will be directed by a committee. Its principal elements will be as follows: 1. Grants to union members 2. Sponsorship of courses 3. Sponsorship for the preparation of educational material 4. Grants to companies to cover vocational training and the retraining of their employees The committee in charge of the project shall consist of three representatives of the trade unions and three from the Confederation of Icelandic Employers, with two alternates from each side. The project committee shall set itself rules of procedure, which shall be approved by the parties, and define further goals for the project. The trade unions and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers shall each attend to the reception and processing of applications from their respective members in connection with the project. It is not envisaged that the project committee’s work will result in significant expense. As a rule, employers shall pay the equivalent of 0.15% of the wages of union members to this project. If, on the other hand, the company formally attends to vocational training issues and spends on them an amount comparable to or greater than the proportion stated aboveabove on them, then it shall pay the equivalent of 0.05% of the wages of union members working for the company. The project committee shall confirm that these conditions are met on the basis of information provided by the company. The project committee shall set further details on the implementation of this provision. The trade unions shall pay a matching contribution equivalent to one-third of the contribution paid by the employers to the project. In addition, individual projects may be financed by grants from the vocational training funds and by direct earnings generated by holding courses. In generalAll other things being equal, it the prerequisite for providing grants to run courses shall be a precondition for the provision of support grants for the operations that a specific proportion part of the operating cost of running the courses is carried met by the participation participants’ fees according to as determined in further decision detail by the project managementcommittee. In spring 2003, the parties to this agreement shall assess the success of the project and the results it has produced. In the light of its conclusion, a decision shall then be taken on a possible continuation next time a collective wage agreement is negotiated. This Agreement agreement is effective as of 1 June 2000. 300,000 and lower 7.2% 300,001 310,000 7.1% 310,001 320,000 7.0% 320,001 330,000 6.9% 330,001 340,000 6.8% 340,001 350,000 6.8% 350,001 360,000 6.7% 360,001 370,000 6.6% 370,001 380,000 6.5% 380,001 390,000 6.4% 390,001 400,000 6.3% 400,001 410,000 6.2% 410,001 420,000 6.1% 420,001 430,000 6.1% 430,001 440,000 6.0% 440,001 450,000 5.9% 450,001 460,000 5.8% 460,001 470,000 5.7% 470,001 480,000 5.6% 480,001 490,000 5.5% 490,001 500,000 5.4% 500,001 510,000 5.4% 510,001 520,000 5.3% 520,001 530,000 5.2% 530,001 540,000 5.1% 540,001 550,000 5.0% 550,001 560,000 4.9% 560,001 570,000 4.8% 570,001 580,000 4.7% 580,001 590,000 4.7% 590.001 600.000 4.6% 600.001 610.000 4.5% 610.001 620.000 4.4% 620,001 630,000 4.3% 630,001 640,000 4.2% 640,001 650,000 4.1% 650,001 660.000 4,0% 660.001 670,000 4.0% 670,001 680.000 3.9% 680.001 690,000 3.8% 690,001 700,000 3.7% 700.001 710,000 3.6% 710,001 720.000 3.5% 720,001 730,000 3.4% 730,001 740,000 3.3% 740,001 750,000 3.3% 750,001 and higher 3.2% When comparing wages, the benchmark shall be the fixed weekly or monthly wage in addition to fixed allowances or extra pay of any kind whatsoever, including fixed overtime.

Consultative committee of SA and ASÍ. A consultative committee, composed of two representatives from each of the parties to this Agreement, shall examine the execution of the Agreement and the application and interpretation of individual provisions thereof as is considered necessary. In the event of any dispute as to the interpretation of the Agreement, the parties concerned may refer them to the committee, which shall attempt to reach a settlement. The parties agree on the importance of vocational training for the Icelandic economy. Enhanced skills and vocational training of workers are necessary elements in achieving greater productivity and improving the competitive position of Icelandic companies. The business sector needs well-educated workers who are able to rise to new challenges and changing demands in the labour market. It is important that available training and educational material reflect the needs of the business sector at any given time. During the effective term of this Agreement, the parties will mount a joint vocational training project. The project will be directed by a committee. Its principal elements will be as follows: 1. Grants to union members 2. Sponsorship of courses 3. Sponsorship for the preparation of educational material 4. Grants to companies to cover vocational training and the retraining of their employees The committee in charge of the project shall consist of three representatives of the trade unions and three from the Confederation of Icelandic Employers, with two alternates from each side. The project committee shall set itself rules of procedure, which shall be approved by the parties, and define further goals for the project. The trade unions and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers shall each attend to the reception and processing of applications from their respective members in connection with the project. It is not envisaged that the project committee’s work will result in significant expense. As a rule, employers shall pay the equivalent of 0.15% of the wages of union members to this project. If, on the other hand, the company formally attends to vocational training issues and spends on them an amount comparable to or greater than the proportion stated above, then it shall pay the equivalent of 0.05% of the wages of union members working for the company. The project committee shall confirm that these conditions are met on the basis of information provided by the company. The project committee shall set further details on the implementation of this provision. The trade unions shall pay a matching contribution equivalent to one-third of the contribution paid by the employers to the project. In addition, individual projects may be financed by grants from the vocational training funds and by direct earnings generated by holding courses. In general, it shall be a precondition for the provision of support grants for the operations that a specific proportion of the operating cost is carried by the participation fees according to further decision by the project management. In spring 2003, the parties to this agreement shall assess the success of the project and the results it has produced. In the light of its conclusion, a decision shall then be taken on a possible continuation next time a collective wage agreement is negotiated. This Agreement is effective as of 1 June 2000. Attached document from 2011 regarding employee interviews‌ The objective of the employee interviews is that both the employer and the employee can express their opinions about the job and related matters. In order that the employee interview be as transparent as possible, it is preferable that the parties discuss matters relating to the employee’s job. The parties have drafted instructions about, for instance, what matters should normally be discussed in such interviews. • The main tasks in the work. • The job itself and the workload, number of tasks, job management and satisfaction at work. • Working environment: working conditions and work facilities. • The atmosphere in the workplace and feedback to the employee from his or her immediate supervisor. • Communication: With colleagues, clients and managers. • Flow of information. • Job development and goals, current field of work, training courses and targets for e.g. 12 months. If no decision has been made to discuss pay separately, then such issue must be discussed within the year. • Other terms.

Consultative committee of SA and ASÍ. A consultative committee, composed of two representatives from each of the parties to this Agreement, shall examine the execution of the Agreement and the application and interpretation of individual provisions thereof as is considered necessary. In the event of any dispute as to the interpretation of the Agreement, the parties concerned may refer them to the committee, which shall attempt to reach a settlement. The parties agree on the importance of vocational training for the Icelandic economy. Enhanced skills and vocational training of workers are necessary elements in achieving greater productivity and improving the competitive position of Icelandic companies. The business sector needs well-educated workers who are able to rise to new challenges and changing demands in the labour market. It is important that available training and educational material reflect the needs of the business sector at any given time. During the effective term of this Agreement, the parties will mount a joint vocational training project. The project will be directed by a committee. Its principal elements will be as follows: 1. Grants to union members 2. Sponsorship of courses 3. Sponsorship for the preparation of educational material 4. Grants to companies to cover vocational training and the retraining of their employees The committee in charge of the project shall consist of three representatives of the trade unions and three from the SA Confederation of Icelandic EmployersEnterprise, with two alternates from each side. The project committee shall set itself rules of procedure, which shall be approved by the parties, and define further goals for the project. The trade unions and the SA Confederation of Icelandic Employers Enterprise shall each attend to the reception and processing of applications from their respective members in connection with the project. It is not envisaged that the project committee’s work will result in significant expense. As a rule, employers shall pay the equivalent of 0.15% of the wages of union members to this project. If, on the other hand, the company formally attends to vocational training issues and spends on them an amount comparable to or greater than the proportion stated above, then it shall pay the equivalent of 0.05% of the wages of union members working for the company. The project committee shall confirm that these conditions are met on the basis of information provided by the company. The project committee shall set further details on the implementation of this provision. The trade unions shall pay a matching contribution equivalent to one-third of the contribution paid by the employers to the project. In addition, individual projects may be financed by grants from the vocational training funds and by direct earnings generated by holding courses. In general, it shall be a precondition for the provision of support grants for the operations that a specific proportion of the operating cost is carried by the participation fees according to further decision by the project management. In spring 2003, the parties to this agreement shall assess the success of the project and the results it has produced. In the light of its conclusion, a decision shall then be taken on a possible continuation next time a collective wage agreement is negotiated. This Agreement is effective as of 1 June 2000.

Consultative committee of SA and ASÍ. A consultative committee, composed of two representatives from each of the parties to this Agreement, shall examine the execution of the Agreement and the application and interpretation of individual provisions thereof as is considered necessary. In the event of any dispute as to the interpretation of the Agreement, the parties concerned may refer them to the committee, which shall attempt to reach a settlement. 2000 Agreement regarding vocational training‌ The parties agree on the importance of vocational training for the Icelandic economy. Enhanced skills and vocational training of workers are necessary elements in achieving greater productivity and improving the competitive position of Icelandic companies. The business sector needs well-educated workers who are able to rise to new challenges and changing demands in the labour market. It is important that available training and educational material reflect the needs of the business sector at any given time. During the effective term of this Agreement, the parties will mount a joint vocational training project. The project will be directed by a committee. Its principal elements will be as follows: 1. Grants to union members 2. Sponsorship of courses 3. Sponsorship for the preparation of educational material 4. Grants to companies to cover vocational training and the retraining of their employees The committee in charge of the project shall consist of three representatives of the trade unions and three from the Confederation of Icelandic Employers, with two alternates from each side. The project committee shall set itself rules of procedure, which shall be approved by the parties, and define further goals for the project. The trade unions and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers shall each attend to the reception and processing of applications from their respective members in connection with the project. It is not envisaged that the project committee’s work will result in significant expense. As a rule, employers shall pay the equivalent of 0.15% of the wages of union members to this project. If, on the other hand, the company formally attends to vocational training issues and spends on them an amount comparable to or greater than the proportion stated above, then it shall pay the equivalent of 0.05% of the wages of union members working for the company. The project committee shall confirm that these conditions are met on the basis of information provided by the company. The project committee shall set further details on the implementation of this provision. The trade unions shall pay a matching contribution equivalent to one-third of the contribution paid by the employers to the project. In addition, individual projects may be financed by grants from the vocational training funds and by direct earnings generated by holding courses. In general, it shall be a precondition for the provision of support grants for the operations that a specific proportion of the operating cost is carried by the participation fees according to further decision by the project management. In spring 2003, the parties to this agreement shall assess the success of the project and the results it has produced. In the light of its conclusion, a decision shall then be taken on a possible continuation next time a collective wage agreement is negotiated. This Agreement is effective as of 1 June 2000.