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PAM negotiates the terms and conditions of employment in the property services sector and represents people working in the field, such as cleaners and property maintenance workers. On this page you will find information about current issues in the sector and about employment conditions.

Together with workers, we strive towards a better working life and monitor compliance with agreed terms and conditions.

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Collective agreement for property services sector
Last updated: 08.01.2026
Minimum wages for property services
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A better everyday campaign

PAM is the trade union for workers in the property services sector. We negotiate the collective agreement and oversee compliance with employment conditions

Collective agreement for property services

Numbers from the property services sector

80 000

employees covered by the collective agreement

yli 35 %

share of employees with a migrant background

20,2 %

increase in the minimum wage negotiated by PAM in 2016–2025

Current issues

A better everyday is built together

The collective agreement for the property services sector exists to safeguard fair minimum conditions for all employees in the sector. Unfortunately, some property services companies do not operate correctly.

At PAM, we demand the opportunity for a better everyday life and fair employment conditions for all workers in the sector.

Respond to the survey on how employment conditions are implemented

Respond to the survey on how employment conditions are implemented. Respond to the survey on how employment conditions are implemented in your everyday work. You can respond to the survey even if you are not a member of PAM.

No employee should have to compromise on their rights. We need your voice so that we can:

  • find out where employment conditions are being violated
  • highlight everyday problems and injustices
  • demand together that employers in the sector comply with agreements!

Responding to the survey is confidential. By leaving your contact details, you will take part in a draw for five gift cards worth €100 each. Ask a co-worker to respond as well and to join PAM as a member. By responding, you are helping to build a better everyday life in the property services sector 💌

Answer the survey by 8th of February 2026

Campaign materials

News from the sector

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Downloadble materials

Can I join PAM as a member?

You can join PAM if you work in the private property services sector, for example as a cleaner, property maintenance worker or facilities cleaner. You can join even if you work part-time or on a fixed-term contract.

It is worth joining PAM already during your studies if you are studying for a service-sector profession at a vocational institution or a university of applied sciences. Student membership is free of charge.

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What is a trade union and how does PAM differ from an unemployment fund?

PAM is a community for workers in the property services sector that, together with its members, builds a better working life. A trade union ensures that workers in the property services sector have fair employment conditions and security in everyday life.

For example, YTK is not a trade union but an unemployment fund. PAM is a trade union whose membership also includes membership in the Unemployment Fund for the Service Sector. PAM is the only body that can issue interpretations relating to your collective agreement. The more members the union has, the better its chances of negotiating improved conditions for employees.

Read more about the difference between PAM and YTK

Become a member

You should join PAM if you work in the private service sector as a salesperson, cleaner, waiter, cook or security guard, for example. We negotiate the terms and conditions of your job and help if you have problems in your employment.

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