Great trade union achievements

Without Finnish trade unions, employees would have none of the rights which are taken for granted today:

• Eight-hour working days / 40-hour working weeks
• Overtime pay
• Paid annual holiday
• Sick leave pay
• Maternity and parental leave
• Pension
• Earnings-related unemployment security

Trade unions must conduct continuous negotiations in order to hold on to the obtained benefits. The more employees join a trade union, the more powerful and credible the union is in negotiations.