Pro-Press Releases And Flyers
STTK's President urges more cooperation between European trade unions
Mikko Mäenpää, the President of the Finnish Confederation of Professionals STTK, spoke on Wednesday in Lisbon. Read more
The economic crisis has slowed down the rise of nominal pay
The average monthly pay was EUR 3111* in Finland. In the space of one year it had increased by EUR 68. Read more
Wahlroos unwilling to compromise on corporate capital returns
"How much less return is a managing director allowed to achieve in order to save a single job?" Read more
European Commission grabbing power from labour market organizations, FinUnion's Director claims
SAK/Palkkatyöläinen (03.10.2012 - Aino Pietarinen) "In the EU, decisions are now being made in the name of economic policy coordination that will have a bigger impact on wage and salary earners than ... Read more
Not gimmicks but long-term development work improves well-being at work
Salaried employees have spent 2.7 days per annum in training organized by their employers. Older employees are clearly given less training than younger employees. Read more
Finnish union leaders warn of doubtful side of "German labour market model"
A report published in early August by the Federation of the Finnish Technology Industry indicates that Finland's cost competitiveness has declined in comparison with its main competitors. Read more
Compulsory taxation ID requirement for construction workers targets the grey economy
All workers at new construction sites in Finland must now have identification documents containing their personal taxation numbers, under new legislation that came into force on 1 September 2012. ... Read more
A new study found both improvement and serious deficiencies
The Swedish watchdog Swedwatch collected data in spring 2012 on working conditions at four Chinese factories that produce products for Biltema, Clas Ohlson and Fiskars. In the Nordic countries these ... Read more