Collective bargaining process - 23.11.2017 klo 16.04

Do you work in the ski centre or activity programme sector, and are you worried about the lock-out?

We have listed answers to some questions that may have been raised among employees by the lock-out announced by employers and the resulting situation.

Enhancing a culture of zero tolerance against harassements at work - 23.11.2017 klo 14.19

Workers in the hotel and restaurant industry: We are not on the menu

Hotel, restaurant, catering and tourism workers in the Nordic countries want to raise awareness about sexual harassment at gatherings around the Christmas period. Workers are speaking out and expressing that they are not on the menu. An appropriate behaviour is expected both from employers and work mates in the work community, as well as from...

22.11.2017 klo 16.33

Employers announce cowardly lock-out

Service Union United PAM has been in negotiations with the Finnish Hospitality Association MaRa on collective agreements for ski centres and activity programmes. MaRa broke off negotiations on 14 November and today announced a lock-out. PAM President Ann Selin considers the employers’ actions incomprehensible.

International activities - 20.11.2017 klo 14.43

PAM’s Ann Selin to meet the Pope in the Vatican – workers’ rights are human rights

The President of Service Union United, Ann Selin, will take part in a seminar at the Vatican convened by Pope Francis on 23-24 November 2017. The seminar will look at the role of the union movement as part of a socially sustainable future.

16.10.2017 klo 12.42

Positive Labour Court decision for PAM: Maximum trial period for workers employed on a permanent contract in the facilities services sector may be no longer than four months

Service Union United PAM has won a dispute relating to the Collective Agreement for the Facilities Services Sector at the Labour Court. The disagreement was about the duration of the trial period in terms of a worker hired for a permanent employment relationship. The Labour Court confirmed that the trial period for workers employed on a permanent...

16.10.2017 klo 12.35

Service sectors must close pay gaps

PAM is getting ready to negotiate collective agreements with its counterpart employer organisations. In the opinion of Kimmo Nikula, the Union’s Collective Bargaining Manager, pay gaps need to be closed during this bargaining round.

29.09.2017 klo 13.09

PAM President Ann Selin: Bargaining stems from trust

Ann Selin, President of Service Union United PAM, outlined PAM’s objectives for the upcoming collective agreement negotiations. She considers that the starting point for negotiations is to achieve an atmosphere of trust.

04.09.2017 klo 09.50

No to alcopops! – PAM’s Katri Jakosuo sums up the pros and cons of the reform of the Alcohol Act

The revision of the Alcohol Act divides opinions. The union’s industrial policy expert Katri Jakosuo stresses that the revision should not undermine the occupational safety of shop sales assistants. Moving alcohol consumption from the home to restaurants is welcome.

04.09.2017 klo 09.47

PAM’s Ylitalo: Labour market should support integration and provide opportunities for people to get involved in society

Jaana Ylitalo, Collective Bargaining Director at Service Union United PAM, stresses that a proper and legally functioning labour market has a big role in integrating persons with an immigrant background. Ylitalo would like to see more resources being put in to improve guidance and advisory services for immigrants and a concerted approach by the...

01.09.2017 klo 13.08

If you have any pay claims, here’s what to do

You need to check your payslip every time you receive one.