Politics - 05.07.2019 klo 13.02

The long and winding road of the failed activation model comes to an end

The activation model for unemployed people is to be scrapped, the Minister of Social Affairs and Health Aino-Kaisa Pekonen (Left Alliance) said on 3 July. She estimates that due to the time needed for the necessary legal changes in Parliament it will be the beginning of the next year before the activation model is confined to history.

Union Congress - 03.07.2019 klo 10.07

PAM’s priority action programme: What makes the best service?

PAM’s Congress in June decided on a new priority action programme, which sets out the union’s activities for the years ahead. The priority action programme is made up of six themes, the first of which addresses the role of people in the future of service sectors.

Equality - 28.06.2019 klo 09.00

Wife or partner, salesman or salesperson? In the workplace, words make a difference

To promote equality in the workplace, we need gender-neutral language, motivation, fact-based planning as well as systematic development of the organisational culture.

Harassment - 27.06.2019 klo 15.10

ILO statement: End workplace harassment

Countries in the International Labour Organisation ILO’s new convention commit to promoting a zero-tolerance policy towards workplace harassment while protecting employees. This will improve the position of millions of employees around the world.

Union Congress - 14.06.2019 klo 09.10

Annika Rönni-Sällinen joined as a member 26 years ago, and now she’s President: a homecoming

It was while working in a shop doing a summer job that Annika Rönni-Sällinen learned about collective agreements. She then went on to resolve disputes, before becoming a collective bargainer. Now she is returning to PAM as President and wants to focus on lifting membership numbers and working conditions.

EU - 13.06.2019 klo 15.47

EU directives to extend paternity leave and make work shifts more predictable for zero-hour contracts

The EU has approved two new labour directives: the predictable work directive and the work-life balance directive. These new directives may help employees with zero-hour contracts plan their lives better while ensuring longer family leave for fathers.

EU - 13.06.2019 klo 09.01

European cooperation boosted employee safety at Sodexo

At Sodexo, a suggestion from its European Works Council to monitor and analyse occupational accidents has become a permanent policy.

Working life - 11.06.2019 klo 10.00

The biggest threats for workers - UNI leader Christy Hoffman lists epic labour market challenges of this decade

According to UNI Global Union General Secretary Christy Hoffman, the biggest threats for workers have to do with inequality and erosion of employment.

Union Congress - 11.06.2019 klo 08.27

PAM’s policy line stresses developing the union’s services and influencing training and social safety networks

The union’s new priority action programme sets out the union’s six priorities for the years 2020–2024. For Congress representatives it was important to improve the support that shop stewards get.

Membership service - 10.06.2019 klo 08.02

The Unemployment Fund's telephone service takes into use summer opening hours starting 10 June

The Unemployment Fund's telephone service is available starting from today Monday between 9 am and 3 pm and Tuesday to Friday between 9 and 12.