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Employment and Unemployment

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3 weeks ago

Finland approves controversial fixed-term employment law

A union boss accused the government of sending the message that expert opinions and workers’ rights are of no importance.
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4 months ago

Finland’s employee numbers have declined for 2.5 years, business index finds

The only region where employee numbers grew was in Western Finland, increasing by 0.5 percent.
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5 months ago

Finland’s unemployment rose again in December, edging closer to 11%

Unemployment at the end of last year was at its highest level since 2009.
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8 months ago

Kela: Unemployment benefit expenditures grew by 5% in 2024

These figures were for last year, and Finland’s unemployment rate has continued to increase.
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8 months ago

Tuesday’s papers: ‘Alarming’ unemployment, 15-minute electricity prices, and a children’s home tries to recruit men

The proportion of long-term unemployed among all jobless people currently stands at 41 percent, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
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