Finnish Trade Union Representation to the EU

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

7.10.2026

NU HRCT is seeking a General Secretary

The Nordic Union for Employees in Hotel, Restaurant, Catering and Tourism (NU HRCT) is a …

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. …

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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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5 hours ago

✊ FinUnions osallistui tänään Brysselissä EFFATin järjestämään mielenosoitukseen ja osoitti solidaarisuutta ja tukea maatalousalan työntekijöille ja ammattiliitoille.Paikalla oli myös PAMin puheenjohtaja Annika Rönni-Sällinen, joka toimii Euroopan elintarvike-, maatalous- ja matkailualojen ammattiliittojen kattojärjestön EFFATin puheenjohtajana.Hänellä oli tärkeä viesti EU:n päätöksentekijöille. EU:n maataloustukien sosiaalinen ehdollisuus on tärkeä periaate: julkista rahaa ei pidä käyttää työnantajille, jotka polkevat työntekijöiden oikeuksia. Sosiaalinen ehdollisuus suojaa työntekijöitä ja varmistaa reilun kilpailun vastuullisten työnantajien välillä.Nyt tätä tärkeää mekanismia uhkaa heikentäminen tai jopa poistaminen vuoden 2027 jälkeistä maatalouspolitiikkaa koskevissa neuvotteluissa.📣 Työntekijöiden oikeudet eivät ole neuvottelukysymys. Julkisilla varoilla on tuettava reilua työtä, ei oikeuksien polkemista.🤝 Solidaarisuutta! EFFAT European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions ETUC Palvelualojen ammattiliitto PAM ry SAK - Suomen Ammattiliittojen Keskusjärjestö #savesocialconditionality ...

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6 hours ago

📣 On 5 November in Brussels, ETUC & FES are gathering EU policymakers including EU Commissioner Roxana Minzatu, MEPs, social partners, and experts to debate binding legislative solutions for working conditions. The forthcoming Quality Jobs Act is a chance to prove that competitiveness and quality jobs are not opposites — that a fairer Europe is also a stronger, more resilient one.☝ Be part of the conversation shaping the future of work in Europe. 👇 #QualityJobs ...

FES-ETUC Policy Conference 2026: Shaping the Future of Quality Jobs in Europe

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The forthcoming Quality Jobs Act presents a unique opportunity to strengthen Europe’s social model by placing quality working conditions at the centre of the green and digital transitions. To be eff...

FinUnions

12 hours ago

🇪🇺 Euroopan parlamentissa on valiokuntien ja poliittisten ryhmien kokouksia. Tällä viikolla keskustellaan muun muassa tasa-arvosta, eläkkeistä ja EU:n laajentumisesta.🔹 Euroopan parlamentissa järjestetään tänään kuuleminen sukupuolten välisen eläke-eron kaventamisesta. Kuulemista johtavat ECON-valiokunnan puheenjohtaja Aurore Lalucq ja EMPL-valiokunnan puheenjohtaja Li Andersson. Kokous striimataan klo 9:30-11:30. 🔹 Parlamentin tasa-arvoviikolla nostetaan esiin naisten ja tyttöjen oikeuksia sekä tasa-arvon edistämistä.🔹 Komissio julkaisee ensi vuoden työohjelmansa keskiviikkona sekä odotetun laajentumispaketin, jossa arvioidaan ehdokasmaiden edistymistä kohti EU-jäsenyyttä.🔗👇https://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/empl/home/highlights ...

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