A member union of BHM

FAST

Association of Academic Staff at Reykjavík University

We safeguard the rights and terms of academic staff at RU and work to improve their terms and working environment.

What does FAST do?

The association safeguards the interests of academic staff at Reykjavík University and works to improve their terms and working environment.

Collective agreements

FAST works with BHM to negotiate collective agreements that secure fair terms and a good environment for academic staff at RU.

Advocacy

The association protects members' rights in relation to the employer and ensures that collective agreements and the law are followed.

Working environment

We place emphasis on a good working environment, good terms, equality and wellbeing at work for all members.

News

The latest news and announcements from FAST.

Announcement

FAST Annual General Meeting 2026

FAST's annual general meeting will be held on Friday 29 May at 11:30 in room V105. The agenda includes standard AGM business, changes to the association's bylaws and the status of the collective agreement. A light lunch will be served.

Terms & Rights

Collective agreement — the state of play

FAST does not yet have a collective agreement in force with Reykjavík University. The board is working to negotiate one in cooperation with BHM.

A member union of BHM

FAST is a member union of BHM — the Confederation of University Graduates, an umbrella organisation of 27 trade unions of university-educated people in Iceland.

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