Työnantajaliittojen

Työnantajaliittojen, or employer federations, are organizations in Finland that represent the interests of employers within specific industries or across the entire economy. These federations play a crucial role in the Finnish labor market by engaging in collective bargaining with trade unions to negotiate collective agreements. These agreements cover essential aspects of employment such as wages, working hours, holiday entitlements, and other terms and conditions of employment for employees within their respective sectors.

The primary objective of a työnantajaliitto is to advocate for the competitiveness and profitability of its member companies. They achieve this by striving for labor market solutions that support sustainable business operations and economic growth. This involves influencing labor legislation and policy, providing advice and services to their members on employment law and human resources matters, and promoting best practices in industrial relations.

Työnantajaliittojen are typically funded through membership fees paid by the companies they represent. They are often organized into larger confederations, such as the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), which coordinates the activities of many industry-specific federations and acts as the central voice for the business community in national labor market policy discussions. Membership in a työnantajaliitto is voluntary for employers.