Akava students’ actors for 2025 have been elected
At its meeting on 8.11.2024, Akava Students’ Council elected Kia Kauppinen (Union of Professional Engineers in Finland) as Vice President to work alongside Akava Students’ President Pauliina Ryökäs.
What kind of country does Finland want to be for highly skilled internationals?
The employment of highly skilled internationals in Finland is hampered by poor identification and recognition of foreign qualifications and foreign work experience. Without the necessary networks, hidden jobs remain inaccessible. Due to fragmented employment services, many people are left to manage their situation on their own. Highly skilled internationals appreciate the balance between work and free time and are grateful for Finland’s safe, high-quality public services.
What are the pension negotiations and pension reform all about?
Our article gives you information on the pension system negotations that are currently under way in two working groups. It also contains basic facts on the earnings related pensions in Finland.
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.