The Orpo Government’s labour market reforms

The Government will develop the Finnish labour market to make it more flexible. The aim is to support employment, economic growth, competitiveness and productivity. The reforms will be prepared on a tripartite basis, drawing on the expertise of businesses and employee organisations.

Improving industrial peace: The reform entered into force on 18.5.2024. Increase local collective bargaining: Proposal to Parliament on 5.9.2024. Development of the conciliation system (the la-bour market model): Proposal to Parliament in September 2024. Dismatling barriers to employ-ment: Proposals by the 2025 government spending limits discussion.

This website contains information on the Government’s labour market reforms and their progress.

Ongoing legislative projects

This table summarises the Government’s labour market reforms, which are currently under preparation.

Legislative project Preparation phase
Improving industrial peace in the labour market The reform entered into force on 18.5.2024.
Increasing local collective bargaining The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 5.9.2024.
Amendments to the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings Preparation of the legislative project takes place in two stages. The first-stage changes were being circulated for comments and preparatory work by public officials continues.
Developing the conciliation system The consultation round has ended and preparatory work by public officials continues. 
Repeal of the Work in Bakeries Act The consultation round has ended and preparatory work by public officials continues.
Ensuring essential work in a labour dispute Legislative amendments are being prepared by a tripartite working group.