Neuvottelukysymys

Neuvottelukysymys is a Finnish term used to refer to a topic or issue that is intended to be negotiated between parties, typically in the context of labour relations, but also in corporate or public sector settings. The word is a compound of neuvottelu (negotiation) and kysymys (question or issue). The concept signals that the matter requires bargaining, discussion, and mutual consent rather than unilateral decision-making.

Usage tends to be practical and workplace-focused. In Finnish workplaces, a neuvottelukysymys might be presented to employee representatives or a trade union as the starting point for negotiations over wage adjustments, changes in working conditions, layoffs, restructuring, or other employment terms. The term can appear in internal correspondence, negotiation agendas, or in documentation guiding collective bargaining processes.

Legal and practical context: There is no single codified definition of neuvottelukysymys in Finnish law; rather, the idea aligns with the general obligation to negotiate in good faith and engage in dialogue during bargaining and change processes. The phrase is predominantly a practical label used by organizations and unions to frame negotiation topics and to structure discussions.

See also: neuvottelut, työehtosopimus, yhteistoiminta, työmarkkinat.