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


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


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


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


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” [PAM] 22-03-2026



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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]

Most private-sector nurses return to work – but one union left out of deal 2026-02-28 [YLE]

Voluntary action for everyday solidarity 2026-02-27 [Tekijä]

Trade Union JHL did not accept the settlement proposal for the private social services sector – Our values are not for sale 2026-02-18 [JHL]

The negotiations of the private social services sector at a serious impasse – JHL issues a second strike warning 2026-02-18 [JHL]

Tekijä: “The future is in our hands” – Union Envoys are spreading the union’s message 2026-02-18 [Teollisuusliitto]

Collective agreement negotiations of the health services sector have started 2026-02-18 [JHL]

Want to spread knowledge of labour rights and bring migrant’s perspective to PAM? Become a PAM Networks Leader 2026-02-18 [PAM]

Workmates Vladyslav Khomenko and Volodymyr Havrushko: “Here, being a union member is part of everyday life” 2026-02-17 [Tekijä]

Care workers strike begins Tuesday in private sector 2026-02-16 [The Times]

Changes to social security and labour legislation in 2026 2026-02-07 [PAM]

Under four euros an hour – PAM’ findings reveal Wolt couriers’ real earnings 2026-02-07 [PAM]

Mediation of the collective agreement negotiations of the private social services sector is in progress – JHL boosts negotiations with a strike in February 2026-02-07 [JHL]

SAK union member survey: use of artificial intelligence still relatively minimal in blue-collar occupations 2026-02-07 [SAK]

Union members approve work-based immigration 2026-02-03 [Teollisuusliitto]

The collective agreement negotiations of the private social services sector have broken down – JHL issues a strike warning 2026-02-02 [JHL]

Negotiations on a new collective agreement for the technical sector are progressing 2026-02-02 [JHL]

PAM member survey: Financial concerns shape the lives of service sector workers 2026-01-27 [PAM]

Negotiations in the private social services sector will continue next week – level of pay increases remains a sticking point 2026-01-27 [JHL]

PAM launches the Better together award – nominations now open 2026-01-21 [PAM]

Cleaner awarded nearly 9,000 euros for unlawful dismissal 2026-01-21 [PAM]

Meira Nova is exemplary employer of the year 2026-01-21 [PAM]

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]

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