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The Union Office is open in the summer from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is closed on Midsummer Eve. Due to summer holidays, the office will be closed 6.–31.7.2026. After the holidays, the Office is open again on 3 August 2026. Employment relationship counselling during summer 29.6.–31.7.2026 Due to the summer holidays, the…

The Board of the Finnish Union of University Professors met on 8 May 2026 and approved, among other things, the main points for a statement on completing a degree at the Open University. At its meeting, the Board

In the spring of 2026, Sivista and the trade unions JUKO, Pro and JHL joined forces to conduct a survey with universities concerning solutions for the planning of total working hours. Twelve universities responded to the survey. Shop stewards and employer representatives gave their responses to the survey jointly. Two universities decided…

The Finnish Union of University Professors has issued a statement on the government proposal concerning the possibility of completing a degree through open higher education. According to the Union, Finns must continue to have the opportunity to complete a tuition-free higher education degree. Allowing fee-paying degree studies through the…