20.02.2015 klo 08.55

Negotiations on reforms of bargaining system fails

Negotiations to reform the labour market bargaining system broke down after more than one year of work. The trade unions say the reason for this was the employers’ determination to focus solely on the issue of raising fines imposed for illegal strikes in spite of the many other issues on the table.

13.02.2015 klo 09.34

Pam Magazine 2/2015: Salary reduction is an unlawful measure in competitive bidding

After competitive bidding, ISS offered the same position for a lower salary. The Supreme Court agreed with Milla Reijonen: this is not acceptable behaviour.

20.01.2015 klo 12.46

New Union Confederation planned for 2016

A merger of trade union confederations now looks like becoming a reality. Delegates from 73 trade union met in Helsinki for a preparatory meeting. The meeting officially endorsed a move to establish a new union confederation in Finland.

15.01.2015 klo 08.34

2014 saw a marked increase in redundancies in the service sector

The number of redundancies in the private service sector grew by almost 60 per cent last year in comparison to the year 2013.

10.12.2014 klo 12.51

Ann Selin of Service Union United PAM elected new President of UNI Global Union

President Ann Selin of Service Union United PAM of Finland becomes the president of UNI Global Union that represents over 20 million service sector workers. The resolution was taken today by the UNI world congress in Cape Town, South Africa.

04.12.2014 klo 11.00

Ann Selin: Women and men must have a level playing field

It is high time that everybody has the same opportunities regardless of gender, Ann Selin, President of Service Union United PAM of Finland, insists in her speech on 4 December 2014 at the UNI Global Union Women’s Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

26.11.2014 klo 14.11

PAM travels round to meet floor attendants in December

PAM joins in an international campaign targeted at floor attendants, reminding them of their rights and aiming at improving their working conditions. Among the professions covered by PAM's agreements, the work done by floor attendants is one of the hardest both physically and mentally.

07.11.2014 klo 09.33

Who is responsible for language skills?

Finnish is needed when working in Finland. Employer support would make it easier for immigrants to study Finnish.

17.10.2014 klo 09.44

PAM Magazine 12/2014: Customers and a father in rebellion

Customers and the father of a young employee have taken up the defence of the staff at a sandwich restaurant, who are just starting their working lives.

16.10.2014 klo 15.40

Survey: economic difficulties causing insecurity at the workplace

Finns feel more under threat and insecure in working life than before. The pace and intensity of work also seem more demanding.