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The Summer Job Helpline reopens today, Tuesday 5 May 2026. This free advisory service will be available to answer questions from summer workers until the end of August.

Do you want to spend your summer getting active, lounging on the jetty, or heading to a festival? As a Pro´s member, you can do just that, as the union’s summer benefits offer savings on accommodation, travel, festival tickets, amusement parks and other activities.

Change negotiations, formerly known as cooperation negotiations, often give rise to uncertainty and questions. The updated ‘Sacked huh’ guide answers the most common questions regarding change negotiations in accordance with the current Act on Co-operation within Undertakings.

Many people are now planning their upcoming summer holidays. Read our guide on how annual leave is accrued and calculated, holiday pay, holiday bonuses, and what to do if you fall ill during your vacation.

Our Member Services and Employer Fee Collection helplines will be closed on Friday 15 May.

Secretary General Judith Kirton-Darling and Deputy Secretary General Isabelle Barthès lead IndustriALL, which represents seven million industrial workers and is one of Pro’s European umbrella organizations. We met with both at the end of March to discuss current affairs among industrial workers: namely AI, the European social model and technological transition.

Our Work Life Counselling service is open from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm on 2 April.

Did you automatically say ‘yes’ again just because you were afraid to say no? Saying ‘no’ can be difficult, but it is possible to break free from the need to please others.

More and more job seekers are currently facing repeated disappointments. You can recover from this situation more quickly if you are aware of your body's reactions and how to influence them.

A skiing holiday offers the perfect opportunity to get away from it all, and for Pron members, spring is full of opportunities to relax, exercise and travel more affordably. With your membership card, you can enjoy significant benefits on accommodation, services and experiences.

As Finnish working life becomes more diverse, many workplaces still struggle to adapt. A new study shows that immigrants’ integration does not fail because of individuals, but because of recruitment practices, language policies and onboarding choices that quietly exclude people.

Are you drawn to Kuusamo in the summer, would you like to relax in a spa, or are you dreaming of a holiday on the sunny coast of Spain? The application period for popular Holiday Club holiday destinations 23/2026–1/2027 begins on 23 January 2026.

We are currently experiencing higher-than-usual demand, which may result in longer response times than normal. We apologise for the delay.

The Christmas and New Year period will bring changes to Pro’s telephone helpline from 15 December 2025 to 11 January 2026.

Harnessing AI is not just an individual skill. Success requires clear rules, bold prioritisation and open discussion within the work community.

A new online resource offers practical tips on how to reduce stress and make your working day smoother.

The employer has an obligation to make reasonable adjustments to work if the worker's disability requires it. The symptoms of Ménière's disease do not prevent Riikka Miettinen from working.

Do you know what makes up your pay slip and are you sure it's correct? Do you know what the terms in your pay slip mean? What are the most common payroll errors?

For Erno Davidsson, parental leave was the best year of his life. But balancing family and working life isn’t easy for fathers either.

The Work life counselling phone service will be closed on Tuesday, 4 November, due to staff training. We will be available again by phone on Wednesday.

Winter is the perfect time to treat yourself — without breaking the bank. As a Pro member, you can enjoy exclusive discounts on accommodation, travel, and leisure activities. Explore our tips and make your winter experiences more affordable!

The most important task of an occupational safety and health representative is to listen. Riikka Backman supports colleagues in both small and big questions of everyday working life.

How much pay do you receive during sick leave, and for how long? What help is available for returning to work? We answer the key questions about sick leave.

According to Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, the life experience of seasoned workers can be especially valuable in uncertain times.