Finland - Warning strike in private social services - January 31, 2026

Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors, JHL, issued a strike warning in the private social services sector after collective negotiations collapsed. The union announced that work stoppages would take place from 17 to 19 February unless employers offered meaningful wage increases and better employment terms. JHL argued that current proposals fail to close wage gaps and do not reflect the rising cost of living.

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