Alcohol Act - 22.12.2017 klo 10.48

The Alcohol Act has been reformed – what will change?

PAM has put together the key reforms in the Alcohol Act – most of the changes affect pubs and restaurants, even though you might conclude otherwise judging by the ongoing debate.

Unemployment security - 21.12.2017 klo 14.56

PAM’s Selin: The government let down the unemployed and wage earners – the basis of the competitiveness pact has been ruined

The President of Service Union United, Ann Selin, stresses that the active model for unemployment security that has been approved by the Parliament of Finland undermines the position of the unemployed. In her opinion it flies in the face of the objectives agreed in the competitiveness pact.

21.12.2017 klo 14.43

Strike trainings begin in January

PAM's regional office is organising strike trainings in different locations all around Finland.

Unemployment security - 19.12.2017 klo 13.33

Controversial active model for unemployment security will come into force from 1 January 2018

Today, 19 December 2017, the Parliament of Finland approved a bill on an active model for unemployment security, which will affect the lives of unemployed persons receiving unemployment benefit as of January. The model cuts unemployment security, increases bureaucracy but does not genuinely encourage the unemployed.

Alcohol Act - 15.12.2017 klo 13.01

PAM is disappointed: decision by the Parliament of Finland worsens Alcohol Act

The Parliament of Finland decided to raise the percentage limit of alcohol sold in grocery stores and to remove the restriction on fermentation method. In PAM’s opinion parliament’s decision risks having a negative effect on employment and work safety as well as the government’s objective to shift alcohol consumption to restaurants.

Solidarity - 13.12.2017 klo 18.00

PAM is donating the Christmas card money to SASK: This year we are saying no to child labour!

PAM will donate this year's Christmas card money to The Trade Union Solidarity Centre of Finland SASK. The donated means will be used for human friendly work and the world's poorest workers.

Collective bargaining process - 12.12.2017 klo 11.40

PAM approves mediation proposal – settlement emphasises the role of shop stewards

PAM’s Executive Committee and the Agreement Sector Commissions unanimously approved the mediation proposals made by National Conciliator Minna Helle for the ski centre and activity programme sectors. PAM President Ann Selin considers the settlement to be balanced.

07.12.2017 klo 16.21

The conciliation led to no results on Thursday - the first lock-out actions will start on Friday

PAM and the employers’ organisation MaRa were negotiating at the National Conciliator’s Office Thursday. An understanding in the dispute has not been reached. This means, that the lock-out announced by the employer, will begin tomorrow Friday 8 December on the first locations in the ski centre and activity programme sector.

Occupational wellbeing - 04.12.2017 klo 13.00

Let’s Behave Ourselves campaign reminds us that inappropriate behaviour is not tolerated!

Many professionals in the commercial sector are frequently faced with inappropriate behaviour in their daily work.

Collective bargaining process - 28.11.2017 klo 16.11

PAM’s Selin: Announcement of lock-out casts a shadow over collective bargaining

The Executive Committee of Service Union United PAM met today in Helsinki to consider the ongoing collective bargaining round and its objectives. The lock-out announced in the ski centre and activity programme sector is a highly unusual measure that puts considerable strain on the negotiating atmosphere.