Shop steward course

Efling's shop steward course

The courses provide the association's trustees with the necessary education and training to carry out their role. The courses are a continuing education that trustees are required to attend throughout their term of office. The courses are held during daytime hours one day a month from September to May. Equal attention is paid to the educational needs of newly appointed trustees and the retraining of more experienced trustees.

The courses take place at Efling Community Center on the 4th floor at Guðrúnartún 1, 105 Reykjavík. Refreshments and a hot lunch are provided.

The courses are free of charge for Efling trustees. Translation and interpretation are used to make all course material accessible in both Icelandic and English.

All trustees are automatically registered for the courses. Reminders and requests for confirmation of attendance are sent by email to all trustees.

All information about course organization can be obtained by submitting a request here or by calling the office at 510-7500 .

Right to attend courses without salary reduction

Shop stewards' salaries should not be reduced due to attending shop steward courses, and all Efling shop stewards have the right to attend shop steward courses during working hours. Shop stewards are also not required to work the evening shift on the day they have attended a shop steward course.

The Efling office assists shop stewards in communicating with employers if they need to be reminded of these rights. If shop stewards wish for such a message to be sent on their behalf, they should contact felagsmal@efling.is.

Study material

Course materials and slides are stored on a password-protected landing page here . Contact the Social Affairs Office to obtain the password if you have lost it.

Course dates for winter 2025-2026