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16 September 2021

13:45

Latest news of Trade Union Pro. For now, we only publish part of the news in English. All news can be found in Finnish.

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Paid sick leave – How much pay will you receive and what support is available?

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.

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Support for the employment of over-50s should come through targeted services, not punishment

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

Aija Bärlund on Chief Executive Searchin partneri.

Job hunting requires solid preparation – How to stand out and succeed

Job hunting is more than updating your CV and sending applications. It’s strategic planning, and it’s worth carefully mapping out your skills, experience, interests, and networks.

Ikäsyrjintä koskettaa monia työelämässä.

Age is a bigger obstacle to employment than lack of education or skills

According to a survey by the trade union Pro, one in three people has experienced age discrimination both in job hunting and in the workplace. The UusioUra career event, taking place this September at the Cable Factory in Helsinki, aims to fight age discrimination.

Perhe kylpylässä, Holiday Club Tampere

Holiday Club lottery starts on September 12 – win a holiday at member price

Sun in Spain, skiing in the north, or relaxing in a spa? The Holiday Club vacation week lottery is approaching.

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UusioUra opens new doors and paths in your career – join us!

Are you dreaming of a new job, a career change or franchising entrepreneurship? Come to Kaapelitehdas in Helsinki on September 23–24. UusioUra opens doors to new opportunities – come find your path.

Puhelinpäivystys palvelee

Work life counselling phone service is closed on Wednesday and Thursday

The work life counselling phone service will be closed on Wednesday, 27 August, and Thursday, 28 August 2025 due to staff training. Phone service will resume on Friday, 29 August.

Pro’s trainings help members navigate Finnish working life with confidence.

New opportunities to learn and grow: Autumn trainings for international members

This autumn, Pro offers international members free trainings and webinars to improve Finnish skills and boost employability. The trainings also help participants navigate working life in Finland with confidence.

Puhelinpäivystys on kiinni

The member service phone is closed on Thursday

The member service and employer collection hotlines are closed on Thursday, August 21st due to staff training.

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I've been dismissed, what do I do?

Pro's employment advice is asked about all kinds of things that raise uncertainty. The most common question is this: The dismissal or temporary lay-off has started, what do I do first?

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Useless meetings are a recipe for disaster – here’s how to avoid them

The difference between a good meeting and a bad one is often decided right at the invitation stage. Useless meetings can be questioned.

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Four tips for improving your own well-being at work

A good working life is an important part of well-being. MIELI ry's Well-being at Work Manager, psychologist Marjo Lehtinen, gives five concrete tips on how each of us can increase our own well-being at work.

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Job search in your own hands – unleash your inner hidden expert

Competition for jobs is fierce and it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd of applicants. Learn to productize your own expertise as a service and approach the job of your dreams in a different way than others.

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New job, new contract – what should be included in an employment contract?

Creating an employment contract isn’t complicated, but it should always be done carefully—and in writing. Here are the basics of what should be included in a contract.

Kävely luonnossa auttaa palautumaan.

Work-life balance - what is it and how can it be improved?

The balance between life and work is an eternal question and the increase in remote work does not necessarily make it easier to find balance. What are the things that can be done to manage and improve work-life balance?

Yhteinen tekeminen on tärkeää lapsille.

Your holiday isn’t a task – give yourself time to rest

A restorative vacation offers a real break from work and makes space for spontaneity. For example, a knowledge worker can rest their mind by chopping wood.

Nainen istuu tietokoneen ääressä päivystämässä.

Summer brings changes to Pro's member service phone hours

During the summer, Pro’s Membership Services, Fee Collection for Employers, and Unemployment Fund phone lines are open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Work Life Counselling is available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Prolaisia ei yhdistä ammatti tai koulutus, vaan evoluutio on nivonut yhteen joukon omien alojensa ammattilaisia.

Check out Pro's great member benefits for summer holidays

During summer holidays, it's worth taking advantage of the summer discounts negotiated for Pro members for accommodation, travel and holidays. Check it out and save!

A new collective agreement has been reached for universities.

A new collective agreement has been reached for universities

A solution has been found to the university labour dispute. The new collective agreement entered into force today. Strikes are being cancelled.

Lakko uhkaa Helsingin ja Turun yliopistoja.

Strike warning for the Universities of Helsinki and Turku – 13,000 university employees are going on strike

Trade Union Pro, Negotiation Organisation for Public Sector Professionals JUKO and the Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL have today issued a strike warning for the Universities of Helsinki and Turku.

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Check out Pro's great member benefits for winter and spring holidays here

During winter and spring holidays, it's worth taking advantage of the valuable benefits negotiated for Pro members for accommodation, travel and holidays. Check them out and save!

Kuvituskuva lintuperspektiivistä kuvattuja ihmisiä metroasemalla kävelemässä

A new collective agreement was created for the technology industry

The new collective agreement for salaried employees in the technology industry has been approved by the union administrations. The wage increases agreed upon in the collective agreement total 7.8 percent during the agreement period.

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What should my employment contract include?

Making an employment contract is not a complicated matter, but it should be done carefully and always in writing. Read the basics of what should be written in the contract.

Two people are sitting at a computer.

Develop yourself in Pro's member trainings

Pro offers you coaching to develop yourself in working life and advance in your career. We have a career portal where you can find a personal coach and an extensive knowledge and video bank. Webinars are an easy way to stay up to date and build your own skills.