Better together We are Service Union United PAM. Together with our members, we improve the working life of service industry professionals. PAM’s members include waiters, cleaners, chefs, retail workers, security guards, food couriers and many other professionals working in the private service sector. Join PAM Collective agreements and salaries Guide to working life eService Unemployment fund SeriousGrounds to strike Political strikes are a cry of alarm for employees and the unemployed. The Orpo-Purra Government has not listened to workers concerns about the unfair cuts to social welfare and unnecessary erosion of working conditions. We are calling for the Government to make its policy more employee-friendly, and to engage in genuine dialogue with employee representatives about changes that will affect the world of work. Read more Step up to the challenge! Staff representatives make sure, that collective agreements and labor laws are followed and respected at workplaces. We train the staff representatives and provide support whenever needed. Read more 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! Read more 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. Learn more about collective agreements 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. Read more 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. Read more about trainings 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. See all the discounts Latest news Press releases Platform economy PAM and Wolt started negotiations on the rules of work for couriers 4.12.2023 Articles European union gender equality occupational safety politics Making the voice of service workers heard in the European Union 1.12.2023 News occupational safety “Let’s behave” campaign combatting inappropriate behaviour together 1.12.2023 News membership PAM's governing bodies PAM Council members want to improve employment conditions and the union’s activities 24.11.2023 News PAM's governing bodies politics PAM Council resolution: The union is there to support you, you can support your union 24.11.2023 News equality gender equality immigration PAM immigrant survey: Those coming to work in service sectors have a high level of education, one in four has experienced discrimination 9.11.2023 News industrial action legislation politics PAM and other SAK affiliated unions to launch increasingly severe industrial action 2.11.2023 News income PAM's governing bodies Union Congress working hours PAM President Rönni-Sällinen in Congress speech: Full-time work in service sector need to be redefined 26.10.2023 News PAM's governing bodies Union Congress Union Congress selected new Executive Committee and Council 25.10.2023 News PAM's governing bodies Union Congress Annika Rönni-Sällinen re-elected as PAM President and Risto Kalliorinne as personal deputy to the President in the Executive Committee 25.10.2023 Upcoming trainings and events 5 Dec Joulukuun Ajankohtaiskahvit; Turinoita joulupuurolla. Kiitos kuluneesta vuodesta! 5.12. – 5.12. Tampereen toimisto, Aleksis Kiven katu 18 B, 3. krs 5 Dec Luottis-Helppi, Mara. PERUTTU 5.12. – 5.12. PAM Tampereen toimisto, Aleksis Kiven katu 13 B, 3.krs 5 Dec Sääntömääräinen Syyskokous 5.12. – 5.12. See all the trainings and events Manage your membership easily online! In the e-services, you can update your contact information such as your email address and phone number, pay membership fees, notify PAM of changes in your employment relationship and a lot more. Log in the eService 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. Read more and join
Press releases Platform economy PAM and Wolt started negotiations on the rules of work for couriers 4.12.2023
Articles European union gender equality occupational safety politics Making the voice of service workers heard in the European Union 1.12.2023
News occupational safety “Let’s behave” campaign combatting inappropriate behaviour together 1.12.2023
News membership PAM's governing bodies PAM Council members want to improve employment conditions and the union’s activities 24.11.2023
News PAM's governing bodies politics PAM Council resolution: The union is there to support you, you can support your union 24.11.2023
News equality gender equality immigration PAM immigrant survey: Those coming to work in service sectors have a high level of education, one in four has experienced discrimination 9.11.2023
News industrial action legislation politics PAM and other SAK affiliated unions to launch increasingly severe industrial action 2.11.2023
News income PAM's governing bodies Union Congress working hours PAM President Rönni-Sällinen in Congress speech: Full-time work in service sector need to be redefined 26.10.2023
News PAM's governing bodies Union Congress Union Congress selected new Executive Committee and Council 25.10.2023
News PAM's governing bodies Union Congress Annika Rönni-Sällinen re-elected as PAM President and Risto Kalliorinne as personal deputy to the President in the Executive Committee 25.10.2023
