All work carried out by BSRB is guided by a policy established in the federation's assemblies. This policy was renewed and approved at the 47th Congress of the Alliance in October 2024. BSRB has developed specific policies on various issues. You can read about each individual issue below or click on the front page to access the complete policy (coming soon).
In order to ensure a strong and good public service, it is important that remuneration reflects the value that the jobs create, staffing is with the right number and composition of staff, and that staff always have the best possible working environment, where safety, knowledge, mutual respect, good communication, professionalism and health, is taken as a guide.
BSRB emphasizes that an employment strategy for Iceland will be formulated in consultation with the social partners in the labour market to strengthen the economic system's foundations.
BSRB advocates for increasing the capital gains tax to ensure that it aligns more closely with the income tax on wage income and that the tax rate is higher for those with the highest capital income.
BSRB is completely opposed to the marketization of health and the reliance on profit-driven fees. Private operations tend to decrease system efficiency, reduce oversight and coordination, and increase the risk of over-medicalization.
Housing security, whether through renting or owning property, is a fundamental human right. The public sector must ensure that everyone has access to healthy and affordable housing. History demonstrates that the market alone cannot solve the problem.
Equality is a guiding principle in all BSRB activities, ensuring that the government and employers actively promote equal opportunities and treatment for all individuals in the labor market.
BSRB demands that the state and municipalities establish clear rules regarding staffing needs to ensure the safety of employees and clients, reduce stress, and ensure that work conditions adhere to the regulations set forth by the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health.
BSRB emphasizes the importance of protecting mutual insurance funds and insists that any changes to the pension fund system should strengthen them.
The foundation of any society is equal access to education. BSRB emphasizes that everyone should have the opportunity to receive a quality education, regardless of their location, economic status, or background. This can only be achieved by protecting public education.
BSRB insists that a just transition be a guiding principle in actions taken against climate change and the changes that are inevitable. The goal of a just transition is to ensure that investments create green jobs and that lower-income groups do not bear a disproportionately greater burden.