Akava and its affiliates proposed solutions to the Prime Minister — labour market crisis can be avoided
Akava’s presidents and vice presidents met with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo today, on 13 October, and submitted a petition calling for the urgent initiation of negotiations to prevent a labour market crisis. Akava accepts that the consolidation of public finances and increase in employment requires working life reforms, but these need to be based on a balanced analysis and dialogue.
Summer work as a light entrepreneur – threat or opportunity?
Light entrepreneurship has become increasingly widespread in many industries in recent years. It may also be offered to young adults as an alternative to a normal summer job. Vee Tirinen, who serves as an advisor at the summer job information service of Finland’s national employee confederations SAK, Akava and STTK, responds to six key questions about light entrepreneurship.