Finnish Trade Union Representation to the EU

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29.4.2026

Boosting Europe with Letterbox Companies?

One of the European Union’s core objectives from the very beginning has been the creation …

23.9.2025

Finland’s Path to Europe

In May, it was 80 years since the end of the Second World War. In …

19.9.2025

30 Years of improving European Working Life

Finland has been a member of the European Union for 30 years. During these years, …

22.8.2025

The trade union movement is part of a functioning democracy and the EU’s community of values

The Finnish trade union movement has defended workers’ interests in Brussels for as long as …

18.6.2025

The Trade Union Movement Is Needed Now More Than Ever

Between 2007 and 2010, when I was leading FinUnions, Social Europe and its defense were …

27.5.2025

Finland has gained three decades of security, stability, and prosperity

Finland is celebrating 30 years of EU membership this year. For many Finns, the shared …

8.4.2025

The ITUC and FinUnions: A shared global trade union vision

Many congratulations to FinUnions on 30 years of working hard for the interests of working …

28.3.2025

From fellow candidates for EU membership to trade union neighbors in Brussels

The cooperation between the Norwegian and the Finnish trade unions goes years back. Side by …

17.2.2025

The Early Days of the Finnish Trade Unions’ European Advocacy

European advocacy by the trade unions began to take shape in the early 1970s. Under …

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News

17.6.2026

Digital deregulation shifts risks onto workers

The European Commission’s push to simplify digital regulation is raising growing concerns from the perspective …

16.6.2026

Free EU mobility must be free of labour abuse

The EU’s Fair Labour Mobility Package must put clear emphasis on fairness and put an …

16.3.2026

The Oslo model: A proven tool against abuse in subcontracting chains

Norway’s experience with regulating subcontracting chains is increasingly attracting attention across Europe. One of the …

18.12.2025

The office is closed for the holidays

As Christmas and the New Year is approaching, FinUnions wants to wish everyone a relaxing …

18.7.2025

Office closed for the summer holidays

FinUnions’ office will will be closed for the summer holidays between 21 July to 15 …

20.12.2024

The office is closed for the holidays

Our office will be closed from December 23, 2024, to January 6, 2025. We will …

24.7.2024

Office closed for the summer holidays

FinUnions’ office will be closed for the summer holidays between 2 and 23 of August. …

5.7.2024

Working Conditions in Remote Work and the Right to Disconnect Must Be Secured in the EU

FinUnions, representing members of SAK and STTK, alongside European labor unions, defend the right to …

20.5.2024

Strengthening of the EWC Directive is necessary

FinUnions supports the Commission’s goal to revise the European Works Council Directive. The Commission published …

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Priorities

18.5.2026

Fair Mobility

Fair mobility in the EU requires stronger rules and better protection of workers’ rights In …

20.9.2025

Public Procurement rules

FinUnions’ opinion: Public Procurement Regulation must be revised to ensure access to the market for …

11.3.2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI as an efficient and responsible colleague Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work …

28.2.2025

Industrial Policy

FinUnions emphasizes the following issues in its position on Industrial Policy: – The EU needs …

5.7.2024

Working Conditions in Remote Work and the Right to Disconnect Must Be Secured in the EU

FinUnions, representing members of SAK and STTK, alongside European labor unions, defend the right to …

20.5.2024

Strengthening of the EWC Directive is necessary

FinUnions supports the Commission’s goal to revise the European Works Council Directive. The Commission published …

16.4.2024

Legislative program needed to implement the EU's occupational safety and health strategy

Effective occupational safety measures and prioritization of workers’ health and safety are resource factors that …

10.3.2021

Pay Transparency

Increasing pay transparency with EU legislation is an effective way to promote equal pay On …

10.3.2021

Platform Economy

Employment relationships in the platform economy must be identified and recognized FinUnions supports the Commission’s …

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🇪🇺 Euroopan parlamentin täysistuntoviikolla käsitellään useita työntekijöille ja Euroopan tulevaisuudelle tärkeitä aiheita.📌 Esillä ovat sosiaaliturvajärjestelmien yhteensovittaminen (883-asetuksen uudistaminen) rajat ylittävissä tilanteissa, Irlannin EU-puheenjohtajakauden ohjelma sekä komission uusi kyberturvallisuus- ja tekoälytoimintasuunnitelma.📌 Lisäksi mepit keskustelevat EU:n valmiudesta suojella kansalaisia helleaalloilta sekä arvioivat Ukrainan, Moldovan ja Serbian edistymistä kohti EU-jäsenyyttä.🎥 Seuraa täysistunnon keskusteluja suorana verkossa 👇www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/home.html ... See MoreSee Less

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📣 Job opportunity in Brussels! European Transport Workers’ Federation is looking for a Communications Manager. 🔎 Apply by 17 July 2026. 👇#vacancy📣 We’re hiring!Do you have a passion for strategic communications, campaigns, media relations and digital engagement? Join our team at the European Transport Workers' Federation as Communications Manager and help amplify the voice of transport workers across Europe. 🌍🚆✈️🚢📍 Based in Brussels💼 Full-time position📢 Work on impactful campaigns in a dynamic European environmentFull job description and details: www.etf-europe.org/vacancy-at-the-etf-communications-manager/ ... See MoreSee Less

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📊 Euroopan kilpailukykyongelma on diagnosoitu väärin. Näin arvioi ETUC:n uusi raportti.Professori Mariana Mazzucaton laatiman selvityksen mukaan EU:n kilpailukykyä ei heikennä työntekijöiden oikeudet tai työvoimakustannukset, vaan yritysten liian vähäiset investoinnit. Euroopan suurimmat pörssiyhtiöt ohjaavat yhä enemmän voittojaan osinkoihin ja omien osakkeiden takaisinostoihin sen sijaan, että ne investoisivat tuotantoon, innovaatioihin, osaamiseen ja laadukkaisiin työpaikkoihin.Raportissa varoitetaan myös niin sanotusta vuokrakapitalismista, jossa voittoja tehdään yhä enemmän omistamisen ja markkinavoiman kuin uuden arvon luomisen kautta. Se heikentää tuottavuutta, hidastaa talouskasvua ja näkyy työntekijöille pysähtyneinä palkkoina ja epävarmempina työpaikkoina.Euroopan kilpailukykyä ei paranneta purkamalla sääntelyä tai heikentämällä työntekijöiden oikeuksia. Kestävä kasvu syntyy investoinneista, innovaatioista, osaamisesta ja laadukkaista työpaikoista. ... See MoreSee Less

Mazzucato: EU has ‘misdiagnosed’ competitiveness problem

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Increased investment – not deregulation and wage restraint – is the real route to a more successful European economy, research by Professor Mariana Mazzucato for the European Trade Union Confedera...