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Services are at risk in the capital region: 500 jobs may get cut in cooperation negotiations of Espoo and Vantaa

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Services are at risk in the capital region: 500 jobs may get cut in cooperation negotiations of Espoo and Vantaa [JHL] 19-08-2026


Teachers face rising classroom violence, union reports [YLE] 05-08-2026


/ Europe Free EU mobility must be free of labour abuse [SAK] 22-06-2026


The customer is not always right [PAM] 16-06-2026


Social Democrats move to protect invisible workers of AI [UNI Global Union] 05-06-2026



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Reducing working hours can improve coping at work 2026-08-24 [STTK]

Services are at risk in the capital region: 500 jobs may get cut in cooperation negotiations of Espoo and Vantaa 2026-08-19 [JHL]

JHL’s immigrant activities now have an Instagram account! 2026-08-19 [JHL]

Teachers face rising classroom violence, union reports 2026-08-05 [YLE]

Real change of policy as a goal – 'The pace needs to change' 2026-07-11 [Tekijä]

Don’t roast yourself at work, remember to drink and take a break 2026-07-04 [PAM]

Residence permit advice for PAM members continues after the summer break 2026-07-04 [PAM]

PAM highlights quick and hefty sanctions and tighter legislation to combat labour exploitation 2026-06-22 [PAM]

JHL participates in the Helsinki Pride Parade – march with us! 2026-06-22 [JHL]

JHL’s exciting membership benefits for the summer: discounts on festival tickets and hotel nights, rental cottages at a great price and much more! 2026-06-22 [JHL]

Europe Free EU mobility must be free of labour abuse 2026-06-22 [SAK]

The customer is not always right 2026-06-16 [PAM]

Collective agreements in the technology industries shall remain in force until the end of the agreement period 2026-06-15 [Teollisuusliitto]

Download the mobile membership card and enter the prize draw – you could win a rechargeable bicycle light set! 2026-06-12 [Teollisuusliitto]

The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health recommends 20-minute breaks on hot days – if the strenuous work continues after the break, breaks need to be longer 2026-06-12 [JHL]

JHL serves in trade union matters throughout the summer 2026-06-12 [JHL]

Implementation of the new TATES collective agreement in the municipal sector is postponed, and this is reflected in the pay increase schedule 2026-06-12 [JHL]

Social Democrats move to protect invisible workers of AI 2026-06-05 [UNI Global Union]

PAM imposes a job search blockade on Lapland-based safari company Nordic Unique Travels 2026-05-25 [PAM]

A group of active JHL members requested Mari Keturi to run for the office of the President of JHL 2026-05-25 [JHL]

Employees must get paid when the authorities instruct people to stay at home in the event of a drone threat 2026-05-25 [JHL]

UJF President Marjaana Varmavuori: UJF’s role highlighted in times of uncertainty 2026-05-22 [UJF]

Negotiation result on the new collective agreement for the health services sector 2026-05-13 [JHL]

Another Supreme Administrative Court ruling on food couriers’ employment status – PAM demands that Wolt comply with the rulings and expects authorities to enforce workers’ rights 2026-05-13 [PAM]

Global Workers the last to know: KONE's mega-deal with TK Elevator 2026-05-12 [IndustriAll Europe]

The Summer Job Helpline opens on 5 May – free advice for summer employees throughout the summer 2026-04-29 [SAK]

New dismissal law 2026: what employees need to know 2026-04-27 [PAM]

An updated edition of the Sacked, huh? change negotiation guide has been published 2026-04-27 [Teollisuusliitto]

Food industry workers’ wages will rise 2.9% on 1 May 2026 due to a general wage increase 2026-04-27 [SEL]

JHL has published its goals for the parliamentary elections: Cracking down labour exploitation and restoring employees’ protection against dismissal 2026-04-19 [JHL]

Members of PAM’s Networks Leaders Forum selected for 2026 2026-04-19 [PAM]

PAM survey: Foreign seasonal workers have poorer working conditions 2026-04-19 [PAM]

PAM president demands quicker, more impactful penalties for labour exploitation 2026-04-19 [PAM]

Full-time risks, part-time label of courier work 2026-04-19 [PAM]

Passing it on: Finland's mentor programme helping young footballers find their feet abroad 2026-04-05 [FIFPRO]

When illness became punishment 2026-04-04 [PAM]

Negotiation result on collective agreements for the private teaching sector and adult education centres 2026-04-04 [JHL]

SAK seeks to avert disaster by restoring Nordic values to Finland 2026-04-04 [SAK]

Finland gets ready to show the world what true vocational excellence looks like – Abilympics brings the heart of daily work to spotlight in Helsinki 2026-03-22 [JHL]

The Supreme Administrative Court confirms that Wolt couriers are in an employment relationship: ”Delaying tactics must now stop and Wolt must comply with the court’s decision” 2026-03-22 [PAM]

Discounts on Tallink Silja Line cruises for JHL members 2026-03-22 [JHL]

PAM survey: collective agreement pay and shift provisions are being violated in the property services sector 2026-03-22 [PAM]

Collective agreement negotiations of the private teaching sector and adult education centres have started 2026-03-16 [JHL]

“The threat of violence can stay on your mind for a long time” 2026-03-16 [PAM]

When life becomes a place of struggle: Reflections on racism and our shared humanity 2026-03-16 [JHL]

IFATCA Spotlight Podcast – Finland 2026-03-16 [IFATCA]

Trade Union JHL and the employer association HALI have reached a negotiation result – JHL’s strike that was due to start tomorrow is cancelled 2026-03-03 [JHL]

The Finnish Musicians’ Union’s residencies are open for application 2026-03-02 [Muusikkojen liitto]

JHL’s strike warnings for the private social services sector continue to apply – JHL had no opportunity to sign the negotiation result 2026-02-28 [JHL]

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