Current issues
08.05.2012 New information on discrimination in the Finnish labor market
A new research report published by the Ministry of Employment and Economy looks into labor discrimination in the Finnish labour market. The report includes an overview of studies on all forms of labor discrimination and a proposal for monitoring model as well as a summary on a field experiment on recruitment discrimination.
04.05.2012 Finns' support for organizing remains very high
An overwhelming majority of Finns regard it as necessary for wage and salary earners to join a union. When asked how necessary it is to organize 46 per cent of the respondents say it to be "very necessary" and another 46 per cent "rather necessary".
16.04.2012 The number of work accidents rose again in 2011
The latest statistics on work accidents reveal a fairly alarming trend. Despite the best efforts of individuals and organizations to reduce the number of work accidents there has been a marked increase in 2011 - up by over six per cent from 2010. And this follows an earlier five per cent rise in 2010.
11.04.2012 PKC's biggest owner considers pulling out due to trade union restrictions at Mexican factory
The Finnish pension insurance company Ilmarinen says it may withdraw its investments from the Finnish auto parts company PKC due to the restrictions being placed on trade union work in their Mexican factory.
03.04.2012 Labour market confederations agree on how to extend work careers by one year
On March 22 labour market confederations were finally able to agree on a substantial set of measures that will extend work careers. Experts estimate that the agreement will extend work careers on average by one year.
