Jenni Lakso
Special Advisor, technology industry, commerce and financial administration, shop steward activities
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Would you like to become a personnel representative?
As a personnel representative, you get to
- develop the operations and working life in your workplace
- promote and maintain cooperation between the employer and the employees
- communicate information between the employer and the employees you represent
- advise others about and monitor compliance with the application of the collective agreement and labour law
- participate in local bargaining
The personnel representative has legal protection
The position of the personnel representative is based on the shop steward provisions of the collective agreement or the labour law’s regulations on the employee representative and the occupational safety representative. Under these laws and agreements, they are, among other things, protected against unjustified dismissal.
The personnel representative is
An expert in collective agreements and the law
Helps and advises their colleagues on employment matters.
A collector and intermediary of information
Acts as an important link between the employer and the employees, as well as between the union and who they represent.
A negotiator
More and more matters are dealt with and decided on locally in the work community.
A developer of operations
Promotes the well-being and working conditions of their work community.
As a personnel representative, you are not left alone!
You don’t have to do your work alone, as we offer help and support to our members acting as personnel representatives:
- Our lawyers will help you with legal issues.
- Our advocacy experts will advise and support you in matters related to terms of employment and representing the personnel.
- Our events and trainings for personnel representatives will keep you up-to-date and provide opportunities to network and exchange ideas with other personnel representatives.
- In training offered by our negotiating organisations YTN and JUKO, you will learn the basics relevant to the duties of a personnel representative and deepen your skills.
Please note that some of our materials have not been translated into English. However, we would be very happy to support you if you are interested in becoming a personnel representative.
Contact us
Do you have questions about the election of the personnel representative? Our specialist Jenni is happy to help you with any questions related to representing the personnel!