Know your rights, 3 days
The course is designed for members of the JHL trade union to help them understand their rights in the workplace.
Target group
Members who speak English and new members
Key content
The course covers essential labor laws, collective agreements, and the support services provided by JHL to protect members in their employment.
Learning objectives
Participants will gain practical knowledge about wages, working hours, terms of employment, and how to handle potential issues in the workplace. The course also provides tools to help members defend their rights and navigate various work-related situations with confidence and expertise.
| ke 9.9.2026 | |
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| 10:00 – 10:45 |
Welcome & Introduction
Kagiri Neleah |
| 10:45 – 11:30 |
Course objectives
Kagiri Neleah |
| 11:30 – 12:15 |
Lunch 2nd floor Restaurant Hiidenkivi
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| 12:15 – 13:45 |
Role, history, and impact
Savonen Linda |
| 13:45 – 14:15 |
Coffee break 2nd floor Restaurant Hiidenkivi
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| 14:15 – 16:30 |
Role, history and impact
Savonen Linda |
| 16:30 – 17:30 |
Dinner 2nd floor Restaurant Hiidenkivi
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| to 10.9.2026 | |
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| 08:30 – 09:15 |
Recap of day 1
Kagiri Neleah |
| 09:15 – 10:00 |
How to Get Involved in the Union
Ollikainen Ossi-Pekka |
| 10:00 – 11:30 |
Role of the Shop Steward / Worker Rep
Ollikainen Ossi-Pekka |
| 11:30 – 12:15 |
Lunch 2nd floor Restaurant Hiidenkivi
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| 12:15 – 13:45 |
Interactive Scenario Game
Ollikainen Ossi-Pekka |
| 13:45 – 14:15 |
Coffee break 2nd floor Restaurant Hiidenkivi
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| 14:15 – 15:00 |
What Are Workers’ Rights?
Heromaa-Karjalainen Siru |
| 15:00 – 15:45 |
Labor laws and protections
Heromaa-Karjalainen Siru |
| 15:45 – 16:30 |
Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Heromaa-Karjalainen Siru |
| 16:30 – 17:30 |
Dinner 2nd floor Restaurant Hiidenkivi
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| pe 11.9.2026 | |
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| 09:00 – 10:30 |
Group work
Savonen Linda |
| 10:30 – 11:15 |
Action Plan for Your Work Place
Kagiri Neleah |
| 11:15 – 12:00 |
Lunch 2nd floor Restaurant Hiidenkivi
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| 12:00 – 12:45 |
Action Plan for Your Workplace
Kagiri Neleah |
| 12:45 – 13:30 |
Final Reflection & feedback
Kagiri Neleah |
| 13:30 – 14:00 |
The course ends with a coffee break 3rd floor
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