Labour orgs resume summer job info service

The national labour confederations of Finland (SAK, Akava and STTK) on Wednesday reopened their summer job information service, said a press release.

The joint labour confederation toll-free hotline will be serving seasonal employees for the 14th summer season this year.

The summer job information service will be open from May 2 until August 31.

The telephone helpline will be open between 09.00am and 03.00pm on Monday to Friday, advising callers in Finnish, Swedish and English. Anonymous calls are also accepted.

The summer workers were urged to call 0800 179 279. The summer job information service is also active on Facebook and Twitter.

The advisory service has responded to thousands of queries from young workers, their parents and employers over the years, providing advice on such aspects as pay, work shifts and trial periods.

“All enquiries are handled in confidence, so there is no reason to be nervous about asking for help,” said summer job advisor Juuli Jokinen.

Jokinen pointed out that summer employees are entitled to proper orientation guidance in a new job.

“Employers have a duty to provide guidance on such aspects as workplace conditions, operating machinery and equipment, and occupational health and safety. Proper orientation reduces work-related accidents, improves the quality of work and increases job satisfaction,” she added.