News updated on 8 September 2026
Conciliation of the collective agreement dispute for universities of applied sciences continues
The conciliation process concerning the collective agreement for the universities of applied sciences has continued in August. The conciliation is being led by the new National Conciliator, Nikolas Elomaa, following the end of Anu Sajavaara’s term of office on 5 August 2026. Follow the progress of the negotiations here.
OAJ’s strikes on September do not apply to YTN members
OAJ has issued the following strike notices:
- 8–10 September, concerning Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, LAB University of Applied Sciences, Savonia University of Applied Sciences, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK), Oulu University of Applied Sciences and Lapland University of Applied Sciences.
- 15–17 September, concerning Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Tampere University of Applied Sciences and Turku University of Applied Sciences.
- 22–24 September, concerning Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Tampere University of Applied Sciences and Turku University of Applied Sciences.
According to OAJ’s announcements, the strikes in September will take place unless an agreement is reached before then.
YTN has not issued these strike notices. Therefore, the OAJ strikes taking place on September do not apply to members of YTN-affiliated unions.
The stretch ban remains in force
YTN Universities of Applied Sciences declared a so-called stretch ban covering all universities of applied sciences from 8 April 2026 onwards. The stretch ban means a ban on overtime, a ban on additional work, a ban on work-related travel during personal free time, and a ban on accumulating flexitime balances. The stretch ban remains in force until further notice.