The negotiation parties in the technology industry have jointly agreed that the sector’s national collective agreements will remain in force until the end of the agreement period, 30 November 2027.
In the national collective agreements across the technology industry sectors, it was agreed in early 2025 that the parties would, by August 2026 at the latest, review the achievement of the agreement objectives and assess the economic and employment outlook in the sector. Based on this assessment, the parties would have had the possibility to terminate the agreement period earlier than originally planned.
During June 2026, the parties carried out the agreed review and jointly conclude that the sector’s national collective agreements will remain valid until the end of the agreement period, 30 November 2027.
The key objectives of the agreements—maintaining cost competitiveness and improving purchasing power—have largely been achieved in line with the forecasts made at the time of signing. However, the economic outlook has been overshadowed by various geopolitical threats, trade policy turbulence, and concrete military operations, which continue to significantly complicate the prediction of economic development. Despite these uncertainties, signs of growth can be seen in the technology industry. Growth is beginning—but later than anticipated at the time of the agreement.
Finland’s prolonged and highly challenging economic cycle has not, however, significantly reduced the number of jobs offered by companies in the technology industry, and companies have been willing to retain their skilled employees.
“It is a positive sign that, together with the trade unions, we are already able to confirm well in advance that the agreements will remain in force until the end of the period. This demonstrates the functionality of the collective agreement system,” says Jarkko Ruohoniemi, CEO of Technology Industry Employers of Finland.
“The collective agreement has already clearly strengthened employees’ purchasing power. During the agreement period, this positive development will continue, and the gap in purchasing power caused by rising prices will effectively be closed,” says Riku Aalto, President of the Industrial Union.
Niko Simola, President of Pro, emphasizes that a long agreement period brings stability from the perspective of both employees and companies. According to him, this is particularly important in the current uncertain global situation.
Teemu Hankamäki, Chair of The Federation of Professional and Managerial Staff YTN, is pleased with the long agreement period, which also ensures industrial peace for the joint working groups operating during the period.
“In the IT service sector, the national collective agreement applies to a smaller share of companies. For these companies, jointly agreed terms of employment and the development of cooperation during the agreement period demonstrate the importance of collaboration,” says Jyrki Kopperi, Chair of Tietoala ry.
Further information (YTN): Chair Teemu Hankamäki, tel. +358 40 709 6681