The seafood industry unions signed a 10-year collective agreement with Fisheries Iceland. The new agreement emphasises wage hikes in line with those of the Federation of General and Special workers, a rise in pension contributions, and increased safety and health for workers. Workers will vote on the agreement in the coming weeks, but negotiators on all sides have expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
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