Union turns down exemption request
With Iceland’s seamen on strike and negotiations in progress, the Seamen’s Union has rejected a request from the Marine Research Institute for an exemption for research purposes.
Icelandic fleet on strike – again
The agreements between the Icelandic Seamen’s Union Sjómannasamband Íslands (SÍ) and employers’ federation SFS have been thrown out by the Union’s membership, raising the likelihood of a strike that could last into the New Year.
Agreements signed – pending membership ballot
Iceland’s seamen’s strike has come to an end with an agreement reached between owners’ federation SFS and unions representing engineers and some crews. The fleet is making its way back to sea as proposed strike action has been postponed or called off.
Iceland strike ends
The Icelandic fleet hauled and steamed home last week as the Seamen’s Union came out on strike on 10th November. Since then the fleet has been tied up as negotiations came to an end before the weekend.
Icelandic fleet on strike
Negotiations between the Icelandic Seamen’s Union (SSI) and vessel operators’ federation SFS came to an end last night without agreement having been reached. The fleet collectively hauled its gear at 2300 last night and sailed for home. The strike does not extend to the inshore fleet.
Iceland set for strike
The Icelandic fleet is set to stop fishing at 2300 on the 10th of November as unions voted overwhelmingly for strike action.
Icelandic fleet set for strike action
Following repeated failures to reach agreements between employers and seamen in Iceland, a countdown to strike action begins tomorrow as fishermen are balloted on whether or not to strike.