All SAK Unions non-finnish speaking representative

Welcome to visit SAK! If you are not native finnish speaking shop steward, this visit is for you. Not only to representatives of PAM but all the SAK representatives.

You can join the event here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/7A77658B5E243D4F

Union Representatives’ Meeting at SAK: Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions

Programme

8:30
Arrival at SAK and light breakfast and networking

9:00
Introduction to SAK and Migrant Workers in Finland

• Introduction to SAK

• A brief history of migrant workers in Finland

• SAK’s work to promote the rights and participation of migrant workers

Jaana Ylitalo, SAK

10:00
Finland’s Parliamentary Elections: What Do the Elections Mean for Migrant Workers?

Chau Nguyen, SEL (Vasemmistoliitto) and Zabi Yawari, JHL (SDP)

10:30
Break

10:45
Sharing Best Practices Among Migrant Union Representatives

An opportunity to share experiences from different sectors, practical ideas and good practices among union representatives with migrant backgrounds.

Carolyn Tourunen, PAM

12:00
SAK sponsored lunch

13.00

Closing of the event

Welcome to a morning of learning, discussion and networking!

This meeting brings together migrant union representatives to learn more about the Finnish trade union movement, discuss issues affecting migrant workers and share experiences and best practices. The morning will also provide an opportunity to strengthen networks between active union representatives from different unions.