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Participating in a strike or other industrial actions organised by a trade union or its member association is always legal in Finland. If you are a member of Pro and lose your earnings as a result of...

Oled oodatud Ametiühingu Pro liikmeks, kui oled palgatöötaja ja töötad Pro esindataval alal töötaja, teenistuja, spetsialisti või juhtivtöötajana või oled nendega samaväärne füüsilisest isikust...

Если вы являетесь сотрудником и работаете в сферах, представленных профсоюзом Pro, в качестве рабочего, офисного служащего, специалиста, менеджера или занимаетесь предпринимательской деятельностью...

O członkostwo w Związku Zawodowym Pro możesz ubiegać się, jeśli jesteś osobą zatrudnioną w branży reprezentowanej przez Pro na stanowisku kierowniczym, specjalisty, pracownika umysłowego, na podstawie...

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International development also affects the Finnish economy and labour market. Especially the policies pursued by the European Union have a direct impact on working life in Finland. Trade Union Pro’s...

Even the most talented expert or a supervisor can become unemployed. As a Pro member, you belong to Unemployment Fund Pro* and receive earnings-related unemployment benefits when the relevant...

Personnel representatives support you in all matters related to your work. The shop steward is an expert who looks after your interests at the workplace. The occupational safety officer monitors the...

If you fall ill or have an accident, you are entitled to sick leave. Inform the employer of your absence without delay. The length of your employment relationship and the duration of your incapacity...

Family leave helps reconcile the responsibilities of parenthood and employment. Parents can flexibly share family leave between themselves, which can be used by parents living in the same household as...

Annual leave is paid leave accrued during the employment relationship. At least the employee’s regular salary, including fringe benefits, will be paid during a holiday. The number of days off and the...

The salaries of experts and managers are based on the salary system defined in collective agreements and are agreed upon in the employment contract before the commencement of work. The salary system...

As a member of Trade Union Pro, you have your own personal career coach who can give you concrete tips and advice. Coaching helps you to build your career, display your skills and prepare for...

Overtime requires always your employer’s order and your consent. You cannot consent to work overtime on a permanent basis, for example, when concluding an employment contract, as it is always required...

Do you have questions about working life? Check our guide for answers.

As a member of Trade Union Pro, you have access to Pro's membership benefits, including career guidance, legal counselling, settling disputes with your employer as well as travel insurance and...

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The trade union Pro will donate 120,000 euros to support the Ukrainians. Donations are distributed through four different aid organizations. Pro is also challenging other trade unions and employers...

If your employer does not deduct a membership fee directly from your pay, you will need a reference number to pay the fee. Self-paying members will receive a reference number for the membership fee by...

Insurance company If’s Ran Lavie says organisations mirror society at large, and the industry needs fresh takes and diversity.

The amount of unpaid overtime done in a year could employ 20,000 people full-time.

Salaried employees of Stora Enso have a new company-specific collective agreement, which will enter into force from 1 January 2022 until 30 April 2024. The agreement includes a general salary increase...

Negotiations over new collective agreement in technology start on Monday 25 October.

Finland needs labour migration. Labour market rules must be strengthened and employee protection developed to ensure that all employees are treated equally.

Questions which may seem harmless in a job interview, can actually break your rights as a jobseeker.

Stora Enso's decision to shut down Veitsiluoto paper mill is a hammer blow to the region's employment, says Trade Union Pro President Jorma Malinen.

UPM’s labour relation policy has reached rock bottom and there is no accountability in it, says Trade Union Pro president Jorma Malinen.

One should remember that industrial peace can only be achieved through collective bargaining, says Pro’s President Jorma Malinen.

Nearly 40 representatives of UPM’s salaried employees feel that the employer has let them down

The staff representatives who participated in the statutory cooperation negotiations of Neste consider the negotiations held in the company to be problematic, even ostensible, considering the...

The Union of Insurance Employees in Finland VvL and Trade Union Pro will merge in the beginning of 2021. The merger will strengthen the sectoral bargaining power and improve membership services.

ProWeeks are here! ProWeeks is Trade Union Pro’s member recruitment event, which takes place from 21 September until 11 October 2020. During ProWeeks Pro offers various discounts and virtual events to...

Hundred members comprising Pro’s new representative body were elected for the period of 2020–2024. The names of deputy members will be published by Wednesday 9 September 2020.

It is time to elect members to our body of representatives, which consists of 100 Pro members with ultimate decision-making power. Use your right to vote and your chance to make a difference by...

The coronavirus has raised concerns among workplace employees, experts and supervisors. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions.

Finnish Trade Union Confederations and Employers’ Associations have agreed to propose certain amendments on labour legislation due to the Coronavirus and Covid-19. The proposal includes remarkable...

Trade Union Pro has made new progress in collective bargaining, being able to close some deals and move forward in other negotiations. The employers are finally ready to negotiate and strike a deal...

On 19 February, Trade Union Pro accepted a dispute settlement as the new collective agreement for clerical workers in the paper industry for the period 19 February 2020–31 December 2021. Salaries will...

Negotiations on a collective agreement for clerical employees in the paper industry are deadlocked. The employer’s side is offering a significantly poorer contractual solution for paper industry...

Trade Union Pro accepted the new agreement for white-collar employees in the chemical industry and some other industrial sectors like the footwear, leather and rubber industry. An important step...

Pro has launched work stoppages on 13 February and on 20 February in the paper industry. The work stoppage for clerical employees in the financial administration sector will begin on 27 February at 0...

In the recent wave of conflicts, several unions had to resort to industrial action in an attempt to push through their demands for a pay rise and to get rid of the 24 hours of unpaid work (equal to 1...

Under the ban on overtime work, workers are prohibited from doing all work outside regular working hours. Such work is, for example, the accumulation of flexitime, actual extra work and overtime work...

Trade Union Pro supports people across Finland and encourages its members to join others from around the world in a ’climate strike’ on 27 September, aiming to draw greater attention to the issue of...

Trade Union Pro awarded its 2019 equality prize to two companies. The recognition was granted to Nokia Oy for its groundbreaking salary review project. The company went through the salaries of all its...