ammattijärjestö
Ammattijärjestö is the Finnish term for a trade union or professional association that represents workers in a specific trade or profession. These organizations are typically member-based and democratic, aiming to improve wages, working conditions, safety, and social protection for their members. They operate through collective bargaining, representation in disputes, and services such as legal assistance, training, and information on rights.
Core activities include negotiating collective agreements with employers or employers’ associations, arranging industrial peace agreements, and
Many ammattiliitot in Finland belong to one of the three national trade union confederations: SAK, STTK, and
Membership is voluntary, and workers join the ammattiliitto that matches their profession. The Finnish labor market
Historically, Finnish unions emerged during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and expanded significantly in