KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 8: Work and the welfare state
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Finnish word. In English: trade union
An organisation of employees that negotiates pay and terms of employment with employers' associations.
Facts about the word
- The Constitution protects the freedom to form and join trade unions. Perustuslaki 13 §
- Membership in a trade union is voluntary. The fee is usually about 1–2 percent of pay. InfoFinland
- Finland has about 80 trade unions. They belong to three central organisations: SAK, STTK and Akava. InfoFinland
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A trade union negotiates pay and terms of employment. It does not decide on citizenship, and it is not glue.
The word belongs to Chapter 8: Work and the welfare state. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
