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Front page › At work › Problems at work

Problems at work

Strike terminology

Strike terminology

What is a legal strike? Why are strikes or industrial actions organised in the first place? How do strikes and political demonstrations differ from each other? How does one get strike benefit?

Where can I find help?

Where can I find help?

Any questions concerning employment contracts and disputes are easiest to settle in the workplace. In a dispute situation, begin by discussing things with your supervisor. Turn to your shop stewards and occupational safety ombudsmen when problems occur in the workplace. If the dispute cannot be resolved locally, JHL’s regional office and central office will help you move forward with your dispute.

employment (legal relationship), legal aid, problems, shop stewards
Labour market FAQ

Labour market FAQ

What are my rights as an employee? Look here to find some frequently asked questions and answers about the Finnish labour market and working life...

problems, questions, working life, working life relations

Ban on overtime and shift swaps

This page has information on what to do during a ban on overtime and shift swaps.

industrial actions, instructions
Preparing for a strike and being on strike

Preparing for a strike and being on strike

This page contains information on what you should do in the event of a strike.

instructions, strike, strikes

Emergency work and grounds for emergency work

Emergency work is based on the Working Time Act and it is the employer’s duty to promptly notify the occupational safety and health authorities of the emergency work in writing.

industrial actions

Guidelines in case of another union’s industrial action

This page contains guidelines for what to do if another union has declared an industrial action in your workplace.

guidelines, industrial actions
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