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PAM is the union for the service sectors

Together with our members, we make working life better for service sector workers. PAM members are waiters, cleaners, cooks, property maintenance workers, security guards, food couriers, commerce sector workers and many others working in the private service sectors. Join us and make working life better together.

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Summer, sunshine and double rewards – now more than ever, it pays to recommend PAM membership!

When you recommend membership between 1 June and 31 July, you’ll receive double rewards!

A colleague, friend or even a new summer employee may not know how much support is available in working life. As a PAM member, they receive support in all situations in working life, advice on employment-related matters, training opportunities and valuable member benefits.

The best deal of the summer: your friend gets support and security in working life – and you get double rewards as a thank-you!!

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Midsummer Checklist

Are you working during Midsummer? See how Midsummer affects your pay and read other useful information.

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Gain knowledge about working life and learn Finnish in PAM networks

PAM networks are open for all immigrants who work in shops, restaurants, cleaning companies, or other private service industries. You can share experiences and knowledge, learn Finnish, and work together for a better work life.

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Support throughout your career

Advice and support

The union representative helps you in the workplace. If there is no union representative, you can always contact our experts for advice. Do you have questions regarding salary, working time, leave or termination of the employment contract? We are here to help you!

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Collective agreements

Our primary task is to negotiate collective agreements for workers in service sectors.  Through collective agreements, we develop and supervise our members’ interests and ensure that fair rules are followed in workplaces and working life.

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Unemployment fund

As a member of PAM, you are also a member of the Unemployment Fund of Service Union United. The unemployment fund will pay you an earnings-related unemployment allowance if you lose your job or are laid off. 

Unemployment fund

Member benefits

Guidance on your career path

Are you looking for a job, or do you want to develop your skills? PAM’s career services help you when you are looking for a new direction in working life or want to identify your strengths. You will also receive advice and help if you are at risk of unemployment, have been made redundant or have been temporarily laid off.

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Trainings

Learn new things and network with other service sector employees in PAM’s training courses! In the courses, you will develop your competence and working life skills that will help you succeed in your career, increase your wellbeing and cope better.

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Discounts and other benefits

As a member of PAM, you get a discount and benefits from the services of our partners. Benefits are available for, among other things, accommodation and holiday services, insurance, fuel and legal services. Also check out the hundreds of benefits and discounts included in the Cityshoppari mobile application.

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Run for staff representative – the whole workplace benefits!

Elected staff representatives make sure that collective agreements and labor and safety laws are followed and respected at workplaces. We train and provide support for union representatives (shop stewards) and occupational safety and health representatives.

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Become a member

PAM is your union if you work in the private service sector as a salesperson, cleaner, waiter, cook, security guard or caretaker, for example. We negotiate the terms and conditions of your job.

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Last updated: 12.06.2026

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