Basic Course for Union Representatives

The Basic Course for Union Representatives introduces the key tasks, rights and responsibilities of union representatives (shop steward, luottamusmies).

During the course, participants learn about the key provisions of the Employment Contracts Act, the Annual Holidays Act and the collective agreement for their sector. They also learn what the negotiation procedure means.

The course covers the basics of local agreements and the Co-operation Act, as well as the principles of dialogue at the workplace.

Participants also learn about organising at the workplace and how to recognise factors that support well-being in the role of a union representative.

After completing the course, the participant can:

• describe the main tasks, rights and responsibilities of a union representative;

• identify key provisions of the Employment Contracts Act, the Annual Holidays Act and the collective agreement;

• explain what local agreements mean;

• describe the negotiation procedure;

• explain what organising at the workplace means;

• describe how dialogue under the Co-operation Act should be carried out at the workplace;

• explain how to develop their own skills and competence as a union representative.

The course is worth 2 ECTS credits and consists of pre-course assignments, assignments between the training sessions, and in-person training days.

Course Schedule

PART 1

23.2. klo 10-17

24.2. klo 9-17

25.2. klo 9-15

PART 2

16.3. klo 10-17

17.3. klo 9-15

The course is worth around €850, but it is free for PAM members! 🎓🎉

Participants will be selected after the registration period has ended. We will contact everyone personally.