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Collective bargaining negotiations for universities start
Negotiations on a collective agreement for universities start on February 4th. The validity of the general collective agreement for universities ends on March 31st, 2025.
The negotiating parties of the general collective agreement for universities met on Friday, 31st January, to discuss the universities’ economic situation. The actual negotiations will start on Tuesday 4th February, when the parties will present their objectives. The general collective agreement for universities expires on March 31st, 2025. Regular negotiating meetings have been scheduled until the end of March.
- There are 13 universities in Finland, employing a total of 35 000 people.
- Employees are represented in the negotiations by the Negotiation Organization for Public Sector Professionals (JUKO), Trade Union Pro and Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors (JHL). The employers’ side is represented by Finnish Education Employers.
For more information:
Hanne Salonen, Labour Market Director, Finnish Education Employers
p. 040 520 4877
Katja Aho, Head of Negotiations, the Negotiation Organization for Public Sector Professionals (JUKO)
p. 050 5921646
Ira Kyntäjä, Contracts Officer, Trade Union Pro
p. 050 325 7507
Matti Sallila, Contract Specialist, Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors (JHL)
p. 050 513 7851
Follow the negotiations
Follow the latest updates on the progress of the collective bargaining negotiations on our website (in Finnish). You can follow news related to the negotiations on our social media channels and in the Newsroom section of our website under the hashtag ‘neuvottelut’. You can find all the latest English news here.
