The weekend will determine what happens next in the labour conflict of the private social services sector – strikes next week still possible
The parties have sought a solution to the disagreement on the collective agreement terms and conditions for the private social services sector under the lead of the National Conciliator every day this week. Efforts to find a solution will continue throughout the weekend. JHL has issued a strike warning for next week to boost the negotiations.
If an agreement is reached in the weekend, the strikes that JHL has announced for 17–19 February will be cancelled. If a solution is not found, the strikes will start on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 00:01 and end on Thursday 19 February 2026 at 23:59.
The key points of contention are developing the terms and condition of employment and the level of pay increases. JHL considers the propositions of the employer party insufficient.
The strike action concerns Hali’s member companies that apply the collective agreement for the private social services sector. Strike action is supported with a ban on temporary transfers and an instruction to do work shift changes only as overtime work, and they continue to be in effect.
Check you contact information
JHL sends instructions about the strike to its members who work in this sector. These messages will reach the members only when their contact information on myJHL is up to date.
See here for more information on the strike.
Get the latest news on this topic on JHL’s website and on our social media channels, including Facebook in English and Instagram and X in Finnish.
You can also follow the progress of the negotiations on the Instagram account of our negotiator Siru Heromaa-Karjalainen (in Finnish).
Join JHL, get a strike benefit
You can get a strike benefit when you join JHL before the start of the strike. Use the online membership application form so that we can see precisely when you have joined.
The strike benefit will be paid when you have paid your first membership fee.
