Society - 17.11.2020 klo 12.40

PAM is the first carbon-neutral trade union

Service Union United PAM is, to our knowledge, the first carbon-neutral trade union in Finland, and possibly in the whole world. PAM’s carbon footprint for 2019 is 536 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which PAM has now offset. In future the union will strive to reduce its carbon footprint.

Society - 12.10.2020 klo 15.00

Stricter restaurant restrictions come into force in six regions

Covid-related restrictions are made by region in line with the action plan of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Additional rules have been issued for the restaurant sector in regions where the coronavirus is in the acceleration or spreading stage.

Society - 16.10.2019 klo 08.32

What can the trade unions do for the climate?

Sanni Vuorinen is a shift manager at Hesburger in Turku. She encourages others to think about what climate change means for workers, and what the trade unions could do about it.

Society - 26.09.2019 klo 08.56

IUF's General Secretary Sue Longley: Green programmes mean enhancing permanent and decent jobs for the workforce

The IUF's leader Sue Longley is identifying the biggest challenges that the global tourism and hotel sector is facing in terms of climate change. She points out green programmes and fair working conditions go hand in hand.

Society - 12.04.2019 klo 15.30

“You can’t make a difference by doing nothing”

Nick Myllymäki has voted in almost every election where he’s been entitled to vote. He wants to exercise his right to vote and wants more young people in decision-making positions.

Society - 04.04.2019 klo 16.40

Voter turnout can be lower depending on your occupation–Miira Salo is going against the flow

Miira Salo is planning to vote in the parliamentary elections, even though she is in an occupational category that often does not turn out to vote.

Society - 13.03.2019 klo 09.20

“One vote doesn’t matter” and 4 other myths about voting

This spring there will be three elections that will have a big impact on the everyday lives of PAM members. Aleksi Pakarinen, shop steward at Inex Partners’ consumer goods logistics section, encourages young people in particular to turn out and says why you should definitely vote.

Society - 19.09.2018 klo 11.05

Public transport schedules need to suit the needs of night and shift workers

Variable working hours are becoming more common, but public transport services have not kept up. It takes Jori Kainulainen and Tiina Laakso an hour to get to work, although their journeys are very different. Public transport does not work optimally for either of them, if at all.

Society - 17.09.2018 klo 18.00

Rönni-Sällinen to run for PAM President

Annika Rönni-Sällinen, who has served the trade union movement for more than 20 years, is the first one to confirm her candidacy for PAM’s President.

Society - 29.08.2018 klo 11.13

Experts advise employees what to ask if they suspect work-related exploitation

In recent years the numbers of victims of human trafficking have been increasing. According to an expert, human trafficking is often difficult to spot, but people should have the confidence to act where they see exploitation. Due to their nature, service sectors can be susceptible to work-related exploitation.