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Government decisions pushing people further into poverty [SAK] 2025-12-16

“Young people must not be taught that harassment is part of the job” [PAM] 2025-12-11

The government’s record is 100,000 more unemployed and four betrayals of workers – but we will not stay silent [PAM] 2025-12-01

25 years as the voice of workers [PAM] 2025-11-22

Tourism companies in Lapland allegedly violating labour rights of seasonal migrant workers, unions & hospitality association says [BHRRC] 2025-11-11

Labour exploitation and modern slavery have once again been exposed in Finland [PAM] 2025-11-07

Same chain, new exploiters [PAM] 2025-11-02

Health Care Assistants - The Invisible Pillars of Social and Welfare Sectors [PSI] 2025-10-29

Working Against Exploitation – “A Union Member Never Has to Fight Alone” [Teollisuusliitto] 2025-10-18

”Mental health support is needed in workplaces” [PAM] 2025-10-18

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New holiday location for JHL members becomes available for booking soon – be quick and get a winter holiday at a bargain price 2026-01-11 [JHL]

Free legal aid brings security in working life – read about victories that JHL has achieved for its members 2026-01-11 [JHL]

Meet JHL actives at your workplace – we have launched a year-round workplace visit initiative 2026-01-11 [JHL]

Invitation to advocacy training for members covered by the collective agreement in rural industries, horticultural branch, rur production branch and landscaping branch 2026-01-11 [Teollisuusliitto]

PAM survey: what happens in the day-to-day reality of the property services sector and how employment conditions are implemented in practice? 2026-01-11 [PAM]

The employee organisations have made a joint proposal on pay rises in the collective agreement negotiations of the private social services sector 2026-01-11 [JHL]

Else-Mai Kirvesniemi appointed as STTK’s President 2026-01-06 [STTK]

The right to deduct union membership fees will be abolished in 2026 – what should PAM members know? 2026-01-06 [PAM]

The private early childhood education and care sector got an all-new collective agreement 2026-01-03 [JHL]

The negotiations of the private social services sector continue after Christmas 2025-12-27 [JHL]

The Industrial Union participates in The Christmas Spirit Campaign 2025-12-22 [Teollisuusliitto]

Job hunting and the hidden cost of recruitment data 2025-12-22 [PAM]

Intensive negotiations continue in the private early childhood education and care sector, the current collective agreement is effective until the end of the year 2025-12-22 [JHL]

Government decisions pushing people further into poverty 2025-12-16 [SAK]

A settlement can be reached without going to court – what is court mediation? 2025-12-14 [PAM]

Pace is ramping up in the negotiations of the private social services sector – solutions are sought until the end of the year 2025-12-14 [JHL]

“Young people must not be taught that harassment is part of the job” 2025-12-11 [PAM]

Food couriers deserve the basic rights of Finnish working life and true freedom 2025-12-07 [PAM]

Negotiation meetings continue in the private early childhood education and care sector 2025-12-07 [JHL]

The government’s record is 100,000 more unemployed and four betrayals of workers – but we will not stay silent 2025-12-01 [PAM]

The collective agreement for the private social services sector is negotiated intensively towards the end of the year 2025-12-01 [JHL]

SEL membership fee is 1.4% also in 2026 2025-12-01 [SEL]

“Let’s behave” campaign reminds everyone of the importance of good behaviour when Christmas shopping 2025-12-01 [PAM]

Sign up for the draw – you can win a nice Industrial Union sauna set! 2025-12-01 [Teollisuusliitto]

“Hotel housekeepers are the soul and backbone of a hotel” – Global week of action for hotel housekeepers is celebrated again 2025-12-01 [PAM]

25 years as the voice of workers 2025-11-22 [PAM]

JHL wants to provide more help for personal assistants – branches pilot support persons 2025-11-22 [JHL]

Get ready for winter holidays – JHL members have many great options, including a new location this winter 2025-11-22 [JHL]

Personal Assistants’ Day was celebrated yesterday – News of the first prize got the winner of the writing contest Uma Louhola speechless 2025-11-22 [JHL]

Recruit a new member to the union, you will receive a €20 gift card 2025-11-22 [SEL]

Tourism companies in Lapland allegedly violating labour rights of seasonal migrant workers, unions & hospitality association says 2025-11-11 [BHRRC]

Collective agreement negotiations start in the private social services sector, the current agreement term ends at the end of the year 2025-11-07 [JHL]

The planned reform of public procurement law would force municipalities to tendering 2025-11-07 [JHL]

Trade Union JHL’s survey: Transferring TE services from the state to municipalities has failed, risking employment promotion 2025-11-07 [JHL]

A new benefit for JHL members: a 20% discount on accommodation in Unihome Töölö Towers and Porthania Flats 2025-11-07 [JHL]

Labour exploitation and modern slavery have once again been exposed in Finland 2025-11-07 [PAM]

Employer’s serious breach of contract can justify cancelling employment contract and compensation 2025-11-07 [PAM]

“All members have to get their well-deserved pay increases” – JHL’s Union Council assembles in Helsinki 2025-11-02 [JHL]

JHL’s Union Council approved the budget and operational plan for 2026 2025-11-02 [JHL]

Negotiations on the future collective agreement for the private early childhood education and care sector continue 2025-11-02 [JHL]

Same chain, new exploiters 2025-11-02 [PAM]

Health Care Assistants - The Invisible Pillars of Social and Welfare Sectors 2025-10-29 [PSI]

Take advantage of the Ikaalinen Spa & Resort’s summer membership benefits 2025-10-25 [Teollisuusliitto]

PAM Survey: How are employees in the tourism and hospitality sector doing? 2025-10-25 [PAM]

Holiday Club’s special offer for Industrial Union members 2025-10-25 [Teollisuusliitto]

Teaching assistant: be careful if your employer proposes a change into your employment contract 2025-10-18 [JHL]

Working Against Exploitation – “A Union Member Never Has to Fight Alone” 2025-10-18 [Teollisuusliitto]

Tried and tested: Three immigrants tell how they have learned the Finnish language 2025-10-18 [JHL]

Unpaid wages, unlawful dismissals, discrimination – company ordered to pay nearly €150,000 to five employees 2025-10-18 [PAM]

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