Zero-hour contracts and gig work surprised many young summer workers
As was the case last year, those who contacted the Summer Job Helpline this year had questions and concerns about wages, working hours and employment contracts.
Akava’s affiliate The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland (Insinööriliitto IL): Finland drives out international experts
89% of international experts in the field of technology are concerned about the immigration debate.
What can be done if a workplace takes an indifferent attitude towards fatigue and burnout?
When work is poorly organised and fatiguing, the employer has an obligation to take action. Assuming a proactive approach and focusing on the operational methods of the teams and work communities is the most cost-efficient and optimal means of preventing burnout.
Akava: Maria Löfgren to continue as President of Akava
The union meeting of Akava unanimously elected Maria Löfgren for another term as President of Akava. The term will last for four years. Löfgren has served as President of Akava since November 2022. Her goals for the coming term include assuring Akava’s positions as a compass for working life reforms and labour market forerunner.
Free Summer Job Helpline helps summer employees throughout summer
The Summer Job Helpline service of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK), the Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff in Finland (Akava) and the Finnish Confederation of Professionals (STTK) was opened again on Thursday 2 May 2024. The service provides summer employees with free advice in employment-related questions by telephone, in WhatsApp and using the contact form. The service is available to all summer employees, and its use does not require any union membership.
