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
10:00 – 10:45	Welcome & Introduction Kagiri Neleah
10:45 – 11:30	Course objectives Kagiri Neleah
11:30 – 12:15	Lunch
12:15 – 13:45	Role, history, and impact Savonen Linda
13:45 – 14:15	Coffee break
14:15 – 15:00	What Are Workers’ Rights? Heromaa-Karjalainen Siru
15:00 – 15:45	Labor laws & protections Heromaa-Karjalainen Siru
15:45 – 16:30	Collective Agreements & Bargaining Heromaa-Karjalainen Siru
16:30 – 17:30	Dinner

to 10.9.2026
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
12:15 – 13:45	Interactive Scenario Game Ollikainen Ossi-Pekka
13:45 – 14:15	Coffee break
14:15 – 15:00	JHL Student Member Järvinen Anni
15:00 – 15:45	Been a school Agent Järvinen Anni
15:45 – 16:30	Being young member in JHL Järvinen Anni
16:30 – 17:30	Dinner

pe 11.9.2026
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
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.