Employment conditions - 07.10.2021 klo 09.44

Fast food workers under pressure

Young fast food restaurant workers told us what is wrong with their jobs. In particular, they report problems with the breaks mentioned in the collective agreements and compliance with working time rules.

Occupational health and safety - 04.10.2021 klo 10.54

Workers’ ability to cope has deteriorated as the Covid crisis grinds on

The pandemic is still with us, and this is reflected in service sector workers’ everyday lives. Customers’ nerves are often frayed, and workers are on the receiving end. At Alko, there has been a surprising increase in sexual harassment of employees.

Collective agreement - 01.10.2021 klo 12.15

Autumn wage increases agreed for the hotel, restaurant and leisure industry

Service Union United PAM and the Finnish Hospitality Association MaRa have reached an agreement on the final wage increase instalment in the current agreement period. Wages will increase by 1.9 per cent from the start of October and the evening supplement will increase by 20 cents. The agreement period ends on 31 March 2022.

Membership - 22.09.2021 klo 11.00

Regional offices are serving members by appointment–no appointment needed on Mondays

A new appointment booking service will be introduced as of 27 September in all the regional offices apart from Helsinki-Uusimaa. The aim is to offer members improved service and cut waiting times.

Membership - 15.09.2021 klo 10.15

You can more than you think – personal career coaching might be the answer for you

At work, we sometimes come to a point where we feel it is good to get some extra help with our reflections on where we’ve been and where we want to go.

Working life - 07.09.2021 klo 11.12

Fastline is open – support and advice available on working conditions in fast food restaurants

The problems that have emerged in fast food restaurants need to be put right. PAM offers a channel for employees in the sector where you can get support with any problems you face in your workplace.

Jäsenyys - 03.09.2021 klo 14.00

Apply for Holiday Club’s winter and spring holidays now!

The application period for winter and spring holiday weeks has started

Local agreement - 18.08.2021 klo 12.17

Local agreement requires expertise

At the Ifolor photo laboratory, local agreement is balanced and it benefits everyone. Head shop steward Tarja Kaunismäki and CFO, deputy CEO Leena Lamminen tell us what lies behind their success.

Working life - 13.08.2021 klo 14.30

New PAM members Natalia Laitinen enjoys her work as a hotel housekeeper

Natalia Laitinen joined PAM on the recommendation of a workmate. The support of the union adds security to her workday.

Working life - 10.08.2021 klo 09.00

What employees should know if their employer asks about Covid vaccinations

Employees can, and indeed should, tell about their vaccination state voluntarily. Employers can encourage people to get vaccinated, for example by facilitating vaccination during working time. However, no-one can be forced to get vaccinated, tell about it or get tested.