Working life - 18.08.2020 klo 13.35

Digitalisation is creeping into the hygiene sector and is changing the way cleaners work – for the better, according to an expert

Digitalisation and robots are making work in the hygiene sector more demanding, meaningful and better-paid, says the advisory organisation’s Per-Olof Ekström.

Working life - 22.06.2020 klo 10.00

How does the layoff end and what is done after that?

The temporary lay-off ends on the day indicated in the lay-off notice. The employer may continue to lay off if work has continued to decline. Then, however, new co-operation negotiations will have to take place.

Working life - 14.05.2020 klo 10.45

Elena Silina enjoys her varied work as pharmacy support worker

Elena joined recently the union for the first time. With the pandemic and changes in the labour market, she felt that membership would provide security.

Working life - 23.04.2020 klo 11.20

SOL Palvelut starts co-operation negotiations – says 3000 employees need to go from the workforce

SOL Palvelut, which only recently laid off 1500 employees, has started new co-operation negotiations covering all of the company’s employees. Head shop steward Forsman is worried about the scale of the reduction the company says it must make.

Working life - 15.04.2020 klo 11.00

The coronavirus epidemic has further ramped up the pace of work in the cleaning sector

The coronavirus epidemic has changed the pace of work and working methods in the cleaning service sector. There is constant pressure to prevent the spread of the virus with thorough, careful cleaning. Shop stewards point out the importance of safe working practices, information flow and protective equipment.

Working life - 01.04.2020 klo 12.10

How does the corona pandemic impact your employment? Find answers here

The corona pandemic is impacting employees and companies in the service industry in many different ways. We have collected all of the information and instructions on the pandemic onto a separate website.

Working life - 30.03.2020 klo 08.00

Katja Kohvakka encourages PAM members to take climate action at work

“Replace disposable junk with sustainable products,” says Katja Kohvakka, salesperson. Just starting a conversation can help the climate.

Working life - 27.03.2020 klo 14.13

Protecting jobs is now the priority – big compromises on both sides in local agreements

We are now making creative and courageous solutions at service industry workplaces to protect jobs, says Jyrki Sinkkonen from PAM.

Working life - 12.03.2020 klo 09.21

Read the coronavirus instructions for the service industry

The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has released instructions for employees working in the service industry to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Working life - 09.03.2020 klo 13.30

MaRa and PAM: Authorities must have adequate powers and resources to address human trafficking

The Helsingin Sanomat daily wrote on Sunday, 8 March, about the human trafficking discovered in Nepalese restaurants. The article discussed how little the authorities have done to address the issue.