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About JHL

Decision making and organisation

Decision making and organisation

The decision-making power in Trade Union JHL belongs to members. The Union Council consists of elected JHL members. It decides how the union spends its money and plans its activities. JHL’s Executive Committee implements the Union Council’s policies.

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General information

General information

The Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL is a trade union for people working in the public services and private welfare services sectors.

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Operation objectives and JHL’s strategy

Operation objectives and JHL’s strategy

JHL’s basic mission is to promote working conditions, income security and the terms and conditions of employment together with its members.

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JHL in figures

JHL in figures

Trade Union JHL unites the professionals working in municipalities, for the Finnish state and in private welfare services, and the students of these sectors.

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The Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL P.O. Box 101 00531 HELSINKI tel. 010 77031