Annual Report 2019-2020

5 E F L I N G A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 a union representative. The Board reviewed a presenta- tion inMay regarding a job satisfaction survey conduct- ed by Hagvangur the past winter. The Board reviewed and supported a decision by the Chair to shorten the working week at the Efling office, which took effect on 1 January 2020. The Board reviewed and supported other decisions, such as reducing the number of issues published by Frettablað Eflingar and instead making a concentrated effort to collect email addresses to facilitate the dis- semination of electronic information and interactive links with members. Several promotional projects were presented and discussed by The Board. The Board reviewed and approved the introduction of a kiosk ticket processing system and longer opening times one day a week. INTERNAL AFFAIRS The Board was involved in various internal affairs, such as the composition of boards and committees. Conceptual work was done on the reform of a delegate council which awaits possible implementation. The Board expressed its support for the appointment of Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir to the position of Vice President of ASÍ and trust for her in this position. The members of The Board sat together with other members of Efling as a member of the SGS Congress, held at the end of October. Sólveig Anna, the Chair of Efling was elected as a vice chairman of SGS at this congress. SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS ISSUES A number of parties sought to strengthen collabora- tion and support, and these requests were processed by the board. In October, Breki Karlsson, chairman of the Consumers‘ association, was a guest at the Board Meeting and presented the Renter’s Assistance Association as well as their fight for small business loans. Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson chairman of VR was also a guest at this meeting and expressed VR‘s support for the Consumers‘ Association. Efling also expressed sup- port for this association. In order to expedite and simplify the processing of grants, The Board established a special committee on grants that began work in November and now handles all grant requests to the trade union. The Board expressed support for the Constitutional Society for the adoption of a new Constitution. The profound effect of the March 2020 Coronavirus epidemic on Efling Members was discussed and a resolution was passed on 6 April. VARIOUS ISSUES The Board actively reviewed and took a position on various social issues. The Board passed a resolution on 15 April 2019 regard- ing the issues faced by disabled people and senior citizens. At the same time, the board emphasized the fulfillment of pledged actions per the Quality of Life Agreement should take place in a timely manner. A Board meeting was held on 18 May 2019, the oppor- tunity for discussion on various social images was given. External experts were brought in to discuss issues related to the trade union such as workforce democracy, digital trade unions, immigration issues in tourism and the status of the trade union. The Board supported the commission of a report on the relationship between disability income and educa- tion, which involved issues directly related to Efling members. OFFICE OPERATIONS The Board began its regular discussions regarding the day to day operations of the trade union. The managing director and other executives gave presen- tations regarding the day to day operations both at the request of The Board and on their own initiative. The Board received information regarding organizational changes introduced in September 2019, including changes to the organization chart and division of responsibilities between departments and managers. Following this, The Board received detailed presenta- tions regarding the work of individual departments. Management from the service , contract compliance and organizing and development departments attend- ed these presentations. A new and improved budgetary system was intro- duced. This new system gives The Board a detailed budgetary presentation and allows it to establish pri- orities within the budget as a part of the trade union’s operating plan on a year by year basis. The Board approved all major binding decisions regarding vacation homes. Many Board members were present for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new vacation home in Reykjahlíð in June. The Board reviewed and supported a variety of other changes and improvements related to the trade union’s staff, including a decision that Efling staff should elect