Labour legislation - 27.09.2019 klo 10.39

Work shouldn’t be voluntary if it’s for a commercial operation

Summer festivals involve a lot of voluntary work. According to Dr. Jaana Paanetoja, assistant professor of employment and social law, there is a problem if the work actually constitutes an employment relationship.

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.

Income - 24.09.2019 klo 15.00

Food couriers’ earnings at the mercy of an algorithm

Miran Hamidulla delivers meals to the customers’ doors. He is self-employed, and his livelihood depends on a mobile app.

Membership - 24.09.2019 klo 09.00

You can now apply for the winter and spring Holiday Club timeshares!

The application time for PAM’s timeshares during the weeks 1 and 22 2020 starts on 24 September.

Young people - 19.09.2019 klo 13.00

Newly joined Emre Ag: Teamwork is essential in my line of work

Emre Ag, who joined PAM during the summer, works in train facility services. In his line of work, speed is an asset but team work plays a bigger part.

Membership service - 18.09.2019 klo 16.11

Recommend membership to your friends and earn S group gift cards

It is now easy to recommend membership through our recommendation site. You can send a message to your friends on WhatsApp, Messenger, email or a postcard. You earn hundreds of euros when your work mates join PAM!

Shop steward - 18.09.2019 klo 11.32

Taina Kainulainen stands up for retail employees: “Keep your skills up to date”

Taina Kainulainen, chief shop steward at the retail cooperative Osuuskauppa Keskimaa, hopes that all employees can be equally involved in the developments of the retail sector.

Wellbeing - 10.09.2019 klo 08.32

Fear can prevent mental health promotion in the workplace

According to Susanna Kosonen of MIELI Mental Health Finland, mental health must be addressed by the individual, work community and leadership alike. Practices and cultures that foster mental health are created through supportive leadership and organisational structures.

Young people - 29.08.2019 klo 13.20

New PAM member Weda Noori: A smile is the main thing in customer service

Weda Noori from Espoo has two jobs. She joined PAM in the beginning of August. Noori feels at home in customer service after a year of working in the service industry.

Shop steward - 27.08.2019 klo 09.25

The shop steward elections are approaching – this is the way a shop steward is selected

This autumn many PAM workplaces will again elect shop stewards to represent employees and promote common interests.