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 Latest news News collective bargaining Platform economy Development in negotiations between PAM and Wolt 19.3.2024 News European union Platform economy EU directive to improve the working conditions of food couriers and other platform workers 14.3.2024 Press releases legislation Unemployment security The Unemployment Fund informs: Child increases and protected amount will be removed on 1 April 2024 11.3.2024 Articles collective bargaining Platform economy Couriers show the importance of organizing 19.2.2024 Press releases collective agreement immigration legislation politics Rönni-Sällinen: Will the changes in local agreements contribute to work-related exploitation? 19.2.2024 News employment relationship industrial action pay Do I get paid if I can’t work because of a strike in another industry? 12.2.2024 Articles collective agreement legislation politics The Finnish labour market model is being altered in favour of employers 12.2.2024 Press releases collective bargaining system industrial action legislation politics PAM announced a three-day political strike in trade logistics centres – ”The government is changing the rules of the game in favour of the employers” 7.2.2024 Articles immigration private security A strong will made a professional dream come true 6.2.2024 legislation politics Unemployment security STOPnow! demonstration filled Helsinki Senate Square 2.2.2024 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 Step up to the challenge – the whole workplace benefits! 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 Upcoming trainings and events 19 Mar Webinaari: Vuosiloma 19.3. – 19.3. Etäopetus 19 Mar Vuorovaikutusosaaminen palvelualoilla, ennakkotapaaminen etä ja lähiopetus Tampere 19.3. – 12.4. Etä ennakkotapaaminen + Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer, Tampere, Satakunnankatu 13 19 Mar testi1 19.3. – 19.3. 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
News collective bargaining Platform economy Development in negotiations between PAM and Wolt 19.3.2024
News European union Platform economy EU directive to improve the working conditions of food couriers and other platform workers 14.3.2024
Press releases legislation Unemployment security The Unemployment Fund informs: Child increases and protected amount will be removed on 1 April 2024 11.3.2024
Press releases collective agreement immigration legislation politics Rönni-Sällinen: Will the changes in local agreements contribute to work-related exploitation? 19.2.2024
News employment relationship industrial action pay Do I get paid if I can’t work because of a strike in another industry? 12.2.2024
Articles collective agreement legislation politics The Finnish labour market model is being altered in favour of employers 12.2.2024
Press releases collective bargaining system industrial action legislation politics PAM announced a three-day political strike in trade logistics centres – ”The government is changing the rules of the game in favour of the employers” 7.2.2024
legislation politics Unemployment security STOPnow! demonstration filled Helsinki Senate Square 2.2.2024