This course introduces the key tasks, rights, and responsibilities of union representatives (shop steward, luottamusmies).

The course also covers the essential provisions of the Employment Contracts Act, the relevant collective agreement, and the Annual Holidays Act. Additionally, participants will learn how to identify ways to develop their own skills and competence in a new representative role.

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the key tasks, rights, and responsibilities of a union representative or occupational safety representative.

• Identify the key provisions of the Employment Contracts Act, the collective agreement, and the Annual Holidays Act.

• Explain how to develop their own competence in a representative role.

Course Schedule

• 24.11. 10-16

• 25.11. 9-16

• 26.11. 9-15

The training consists of a pre-assignment and in-person teaching.

The course is for union representatives.

Course participants will be selected after the registration period ends.