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Finnish trade union representation to the EU in Brussels since 1995

The Finnish trade union representation has been based in Brussels for 30 years.

Blogs

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

8.7.2026

FinUnions office closed for summer holidays

Our office will be closed for the summer holidays between 13 July and 14 August. …
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 …
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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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📣 Join the high-level conference discussing new trade rules co-organised by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES).🎤 The conference will explore how future EU trade agreements and diversification strategies can reduce strategic dependencies, particularly concerning partners like China, while ensuring enforceable labour rights, fair competition, and protection against social dumping. 🗓️ 24 September 2026, 13:00 - 17:00 📝👇🏻What role can #TradeUnions play in shaping the new rules of the game in international #trade? 🌍 📆 Our upcoming hybrid conference, co-organised with the European Trade Union Confederation ETUC and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, is bringing together a number of distinguished speakers to tackle the question: Dani Rodrik, Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School (remote)Kathleen Van Brempt, Vice-Chair of the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament Claes-Mikael Ståhl, ETUC Deputy General SecretaryLuisa Santos, BusinessEurope Deputy Director General Victor Stolzenburg, Senior Economist, World Trade Organization Jörg Wojahn, Head of Unit, Bilateral Relations in Trade and Sustainable Development, European Commission Andrew Watt, ETUI General DirectorThe discussion will explore how future EU trade agreements and diversification strategies can reduce strategic dependencies, and what options exist to ensure that trade policy consistently supports #DecentWork, #CollectiveBargaining, and a fair, rules-based #multilateral order that genuinely works for workers and societiesRegister here 🔗 etui.org/4YU 🗣️ Interpretation will be available in English, French and Spanish ...

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Ilmastonmuutoksen vaikutukset näkyvät yhä selvemmin myös suomalaisilla työpaikoilla, ja erityisesti kuumuus nousee keskeiseksi työturvallisuusriskiksi. Kuumakuormitus voi pahimmillaan johtaa vakaviin terveyshaittoihin. Rakennusliiton sosiaalipoliittinen asiantuntija Jere Ketola kertoo, että erityisesti kuumuus ja UV-säteily aiheuttavat lisääntyviä haasteita työmailla. Ketola painottaa, että työntekijöiden turvallisuus ei saa jäädä sään armoille. Tähän tarvittaisiin EU-tason minimisääntely kuumuudesta ja sääolosuhteista. ”Turvallinen työympäristö kuuluu kaikille – myös muuttuvassa ilmastossa”, Ketola painottaa videolla.
Ilmastonmuutos näkyy jo työpaikoilla
EU:n palkka-avoimuusdirektiivi on yksi viime vuosien merkittävimmistä tasa-arvouudistuksista. Lähiaikoina ratkaistaan, toteutuuko sen lupaus käytännössä – vai jääkö se vajaaksi kansallisessa toimeenpanossa. ”Jos palkkatasa-arvoa ja avoimuutta halutaan oikeasti edistää, pitäisi työtä tehdä paljon kunnianhimoisemmin kuin nyt”, toteaa SAK:n hallituksen varapuheenjohtaja Katja Syvärinen. ”Palkkatasa-arvo ei toteudu itsestään. Se vaatii selkeää lainsäädäntöä ja aitoa sitoutumista sen toimeenpanoon”, Syvärinen muistuttaa videolla.
Katja Syvärinen: Palkkatasa-arvo vaatii tekoja
Euroopan unioni hyväksyi vuonna 2024 direktiivin naisiin kohdistuvan väkivallan torjumiseksi. Se on tärkeä askel, mutta työelämän arjessa tarvitaan edelleen vahvempaa suojaa ja sitovampia toimia seksuaalista häirintää vastaan. STTK:n puheenjohtaja Else-Mai Kirvesniemi painottaa FinUnionsin videolla, että työpaikan pitää olla turvallinen paikka. Silti liian moni kohtaa työssään seksuaalista häirintää. ”Jokaisella on oikeus häirinnästä vapaaseen työelämään”, Kirvesniemi painottaa. Häirinnän kitkeminen vaatii nollatoleranssia, selkeitä pelisääntöjä ja aktiivista vastuunkantoa työpaikoilla.
Else-Mai Kirvesniemi: Häirinnästä vapaa työelämä on perusoikeus
In his greeting to FinUnions, the General Secretary of the ITUC, Luc Triangle talks about the importance of international solidarity: "We have shown together that international solidarity is not just a principle, but a practice, as we stand with you when you fight to strengthen workers' rights in Finland. In today's world of rising inequality, your role is more vital than ever".
Luc Triangle’s Greeting to FinUnions
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