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Iceland’s economy has relied heavily on its tourism industry, following the banking collapse that occurred just over a decade ago. However, unionized tourism industry workers who are dissatisfied with their wages and hours have decided to go on strike in order to achieve better working conditions. Many employee contracts between unions and the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise expired at the end of 2018, which has sparked an increase in collective activity and has inspired workers to participate in strikes. Negotiations are intended to continue, with a general strike starting on May 1 if satisfactory agreements cannot be reached before that date.