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Updated on 8 June at 14.58
Current negotiation situation: The negotiations are continuing
Conciliation in the labour dispute at the universities of applied sciences has continued at an intensive pace also in June. Several conciliation meetings have been scheduled ahead of Midsummer, and efforts are being made actively to reach a solution. YTN’s objective remains to conclude an agreement as soon as possible, so that salary increases can be paid and work at the universities of applied sciences can resume in the autumn under conditions of industrial peace. The flexibility ban remains in force until further notice.
Background:
Negotiations on the nationwide collective agreement for universities of applied sciences have not resulted in an agreement, and the collective agreement expired on 31 March 2026. Negotiations have continued throughout the beginning of the year, but issues related to contractual texts and the salary solution remain unresolved. The employer side, represented by Sivista, has pursued objectives that would weaken terms and conditions of employment, and its unwillingness to negotiate has made the talks challenging. YTN has presented concrete proposals for solutions and has been prepared to make constructive compromises in order to reach an agreement.
YTN and OAJ have issued several strike warnings, which have led to conciliation. On Monday, 11 May, the National Conciliator issued a conciliation proposal in the labour dispute concerning the universities of applied sciences. On 13 May, YTN and OAJ approved the proposal, but Sivista, representing the employers, decided to reject it.
There is currently no valid collective agreement in force in the sector. However, there is no immediate cause for concern regarding terms and conditions of employment. The provisions of the expired collective agreement will continue to be applied on the basis of the post binding effect until a new agreement has been concluded. The post binding effect does not, however, cover the obligation to maintain industrial peace. Various industrial actions are therefore permitted in order to accelerate the collective agreement negotiations.
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