The Orpo-Purra Government is abolishing the obligations set out in the act on Co-operation within Undertakings for companies with less than 50 employees.

The Orpo-Purra Government’s drastic cuts in Finnish unemployment security endanger the existing system of temporary lay-offs.

Unemployment security will undergo several changes this year. Unfortunately, not for the better, as the Orpo-Purra right-wing Government is determined to cut benefits.

The new Finnish right-wing Government’s austerity measures are designed to make life more difficult for those who have become unemployed or being laid off temporarily.

The Government Programme lists several pages of measures that would negatively affect foreign born people living in Finland or planning to move here.

The new Finnish right-wing Government plans radical changes to labour legislation. Their grand plan is clearly designed to tip the balance of power in workplaces.

The right to strike is one of the most crucial instruments in the trade union movement’s toolbox. It is the last resort for wage and salary earners.

Solidarity is an important part of the DNA of the trade union movement. Not only for members in their own countries, but also for the poor and exploited people around the world.

A total of 442 delegates joined the Industrial Union Congress. They adopted the Union strategy, amended statutes and elected the new Union leadership for the next few years.

The Union Congress May 22–24 is the place to discuss and decide on the union policy and action plan. All 442 delegates were elected by union members' votes.