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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

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 …
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 …
21.12.2023

Season's Greetings!

As Christmas and the New Year is approaching, FinUnions wants to wish everyone Happy Holidays! …
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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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📣 How can we deepen economic, political and social democracy in line with social justice in Europe and beyond?Join the two-day discussion forum organised by ETUI and Université de Lille. The seminar will examine forms of representative, direct and political democracy; worker participation and activism; and community involvement, associations and social movements. 📆 23-24 June 2026 in Brussels📝 Register & read more 👇The conquest of #democracy is a matter of power relations Although the stability of institutions over recent decades may have made us forget this, current attacks on the rule of law around the world serve as a reminder Democracy must thus be deepened or it risks being weakened - but how can we address this challenge across its economic, political and social dimensions❓ The ETUI and the University of Lille have joined forces to create a two-day discussion forum between academic and industry researchers, trade unions, and other actors dedicated to examining forms of representative, direct and political democracy: from #WorkerParticipation and activism, to community involvement, associations and social movements🗣️ Bringing together 20 speakers and designed to encourage interaction, the event is organised as part of a project about participatory change from global North and South perspectivesFull programme and registration link here 🔗 etui.org/4Gi ... See MoreSee Less

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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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