The threat of violence is managed through workplace practices
Violence at work and the threat of violence has undergone a major change in working life. In the... Read more
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Health care and public services unions demand a targeted pay rise and a ten-year salary programme
Tehy and JHL, the unions in the field of health care and public services demand a targeted pay... Read more
Finnish Trade union confederations see the planned state budget as a step forward, but not big enough
Helsinki (19.09.2019 – Heikki Jokinen) The plans for the next state budget seem to be a move in... Read more
Extended unpaid working hours yielded no positive impact in the workplace
Helsinki (13.09.2019 – Heikki Jokinen) In 2016, the three-year national Competitiveness Pact added 24 extra annual unpaid working... Read more
Trade unions want to limit fast growing use of the non-compete clause in employment contracts
It is legal, under certain conditions and for a maximum of half a year, to limit an employee’s... Read more
Akava and YTN open a Brussels office
Akava, the Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff in Finland will open its own office in... Read more
The long and winding road of the failed activation model comes to an end
The activation model for unemployed people is to be scrapped, the Minister of Social Affairs and Health Aino-Kaisa... Read more
New government programme promises cooperation instead of confrontation in the labour market
The incoming Finnish Government is committed to making almost a full U-turn on labour market issues in comparison... Read more
Fate of the 24 hours annual extra work will be a most difficult issue in the next collective agreements round
The Finnish Unions agreed in 2016 to sign up to an exceptional national Competitiveness Pact under heavy pressure... Read more