Icelandic Confederation of Labour
The Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ) (Icelandic: Alþýðusamband Íslands) is a trade union centre in Iceland. It was formed in 1916 and has a membership of 104,500, approximately half of the Icelandic workforce.
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| Full name | Icelandic Confederation of Labour |
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| Native name | Alþýðusamband Íslands |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Members | 73,000 |
| Affiliation | ITUC, ETUC, TUAC, NFS |
| Key people | Drífa Snædal, chair |
| Office location | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Country | Iceland |
| Website | www.asi.is |
The ASÍ is affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation, the European Trade Union Confederation, and the Council of Nordic Trade Unions. In October 2018 Drífa Snædal became the first female leader of the union.
References
- ICTUR; et al., eds. (2005). Trade Unions of the World (6th ed.). London, UK: John Harper Publishing. ISBN 0-9543811-5-7.
External links
- Official website (in Icelandic)
- Information brochure for foreign workers (in English)
- Drífa Snædal, Iceland's new ASÍ leader: Taking the helm in turbulent times
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