News

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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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.

Perhe kylpylässä, Holiday Club Tampere

Participate in the Holiday Club holiday destination lottery – you could win a holiday at member discount

Are you ready? The Holiday Club holiday week lottery is approaching.

Niko Simola on Pron uusi puheenjohtaja

Niko Simola chosen as the new President of Trade Union Pro

On November 21st, Trade Union Pro’s Representative Body elected Niko Simola, Pro's Director of the Public Sector, as the union's new President. He succeeds Jorma Malinen, who left the position.

Come and Learn the Finnish of Working Life

Come and Learn the Finnish of Working Life

Do you need help improving your Finnish language skills? Join our member training and learn the Finnish you need for working life.

Työelämää pitäisi kehittää entistä vastaanottavaisemmaksi uusille tulijoille.

The rules for labour-based immigration need clarifying

The Finnish Public Services Unions’ International Network proposes a common forum to promote labour-based immigration.

michael uni europa

The EU elections are about European core values

Pro met with the Chair of UNI Europa Finance Michael Budolfsen in Helsinki, where he took a stand on, for example, the turmoil in Finland's labor market policy.

Nainen osallistuu webinaariin tietokoneella.

Invitation to a webinar: Boost your career with Finnish and Swedish skills

Are you an international student or professional wanting to know more about the benefits of local language skills for working in Finland? Join us in our free webinar on April 10th, 2024.