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PAM safeguards working conditions in the tourism and hospitality sector. Together, we are building a better industry. On this page, you’ll find information on current issues and working conditions in the sector.

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Collective Agreement for the Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure industry
Collective Agreement for Supervisors in Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure industry
Last updated: 15.01.2026

PAM is the trade union for employees and supervisors in the tourism and hospitality sector

PAM negotiates universally binding collective agreements for employees and supervisors in the tourism and hospitality sector and monitors compliance with these agreements. All companies in the sector are required to comply with the collective agreement and its minimum terms and conditions.

Collective Agreement for the Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure industry
Collective Agreement for Supervisors in Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure industry

Current issues

Upcoming pay increases

1 June 2026 – wages will increase by 2.9%
1 July 2027 – wages will increase by 2.4%

The pay increases apply to both sectoral minimum wages (pay scales) and individually agreed wages. See the detailed pay scales for employees and supervisors (salaries from page 98).

Meal Benefit in 2026

According to the Finnish Tax Administration, the tax-exempt value of the meal benefit in 2026 ranges from €8.80 to €14.00 per working day. The meal benefit may also be used for meals that include delivery costs.

For employees in the hotel and restaurant sector, the taxable value of the meal benefit is €7.48 per meal.

Changes to the review of working hours for part-time employees from 1 January 2026

  • From the beginning of 2026, actual working hours must be reviewed every six months, unless the nature of the company’s operations (for example, seasonal work) requires the review period to be extended to one year. Read more about review of working hours here.

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Did you receive a letter from us?

PAM has sent direct marketing letters to people working in the hotel and restaurant industry, using addresses obtained from the Population Information System/Digital and Population Data Services Agency. The information has not been disclosed to the sender of the letter, meaning that PAM does not have access to information about the recipients of the letter. PAM does not have any information or records about the people who received the letter.

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

PAM is a community for employees in the tourism and hospitality sector, working together with its members to build a better working life. The Service Union United PAM ensures that employees in the private service sectors have fair working conditions and security in their everyday working lives.

A trade union is an organisation for employees that:

YTK is not a trade union, only an unemployment fund. PAM is a trade union where membership includes membership in PAM Unemployment Fund.

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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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