Increasing local collective bargaining

Increasing local bargaining is one of the Government’s reforms to develop the Finnish labour market into a more flexible direction. The objective is to support employment, economic growth, competitiveness and productivity.

The Government’s goal is that local collective bargaining will be equally possible in all companies, regardless of whether the company belongs to an employer association or the kind of employee representation the company has.

The amendments entered into force on 1 January 2025.

What have been the steps of the reform? Appointment of working group 3 July 2023. Final meeting of working group 14 February 2024. Consultation round 1 March–12 April 2024. Government proposal 5 September 2024. Entry into force 1 January 2025.

Questions and answers about local bargaining

The information given on this page is based on the Government proposal submitted to Parliament on 5 September 2024. The information will be updated as soon as possible.

Questions and answers about concepts related to local collective bargaining

Questions and answers about the local bargaining reform