Local agreement - 24.03.2021 klo 12.05

Resetting the balance in local agreement

The employer is in a stronger position at the workplace and that’s why the position of the shop steward must be secured, says PAM’s Collective Agreement Manager, Ismo Kokko.

Working conditions - 22.03.2021 klo 15.01

What’s in it for the worker if she/he works during Easter?

A big group of workers within the service sector are at work during Easter, while others are spending their holidays. There are regulations in the collective agreements, which dictate what workers should be paid for work during Easter. You should get to know these rules.

Income - 19.03.2021 klo 13.55

Life on a knife-edge

For a year now, workers in the restaurant sector have been living on a knife-edge in the shadow of coronavirus. Will my money last or not, will I get through next month or not? Read how workers described the year in their own words in PAM´s survey.

Working life - 15.03.2021 klo 14.00

Cleaning practices for Freska workers raises eyebrows

Since the beginning of this year, Freska has given employees the option to store, wash and dry cleaning equipment either at the Helsinki office or at home. From a legal point of view, this removes the responsibility for maintenance from the employer. In addition, the practices include serious health and safety risks.

Income - 15.03.2021 klo 10.39

Coronavirus lockdown plunges restaurant workers into difficulties – “It’s society’s responsibility to alleviate the situation”

On average, restaurant workers’ incomes drop by a third when lay-off begins. They have to get by with take-home income of a thousand euros. Incomes have been decreasing for a year already and the difficulties piling up. The restrictions are continuing so relief needs to be provided for workers in the sector, demands Annika Rönni-Sällinen,...

10.03.2021 klo 14.30

Gallup poll: As a shop steward you are the voice of the workers

Shop stewards are in a key position to help with problems in the workplace and make things better. Three work representatives share with us why there is a need for shop stewards and why they got involved themselves.

Unemployment Fund - 10.03.2021 klo 12.01

Unemployment fund preparing for increased application volumes

The three-week restaurant shutdown ordered by the Finnish government will increase the number of applicants at PAM’s Unemployment Fund. The fund has been experiencing increased volumes of applications for earnings-related unemployment allowance since January.

Income - 05.03.2021 klo 08.02

Survey: major income problems an increasing problem in the hospitality sector – PAM’s Rönni-Sällinen demands support for employees in the name of fairness

As a result of the coronavirus crisis, incomes have dropped significantly for almost half of employees in the restaurant sector. The crisis has deepened since August. One in three employees say they have cut down on medical visits, for instance, during the coronavirus crisis. PAM’s President demands targeted support and a return of the temporary...

Elections - 02.03.2021 klo 12.00

PAM's municipal candidate gallery has opened - check it out!

The municipal elections are approaching and several service employees are candidates for the local council.

Membership - 02.03.2021 klo 09.00

“With a positive attitude you can overcome anything in life”

SOL worker Alberto Jeromeo joined the union by his sister’s referral. He also recommends PAM to others as a union membership helped him through rough times in the spring of 2020.