The Finnish Construction Trade Union (Rakennusliitto)
We are the trade union for employees working in the construction sector in Finland.
The union defends the rights of employees and negotiates nationally binding collective agreements. These agreements establish enforceable minimum standards of pay and other conditions of employment that must be respected in the construction industry.
The Finnish Construction Trade Union is one of Finland’s most influential unions. Members enjoy a wide range of additional benefits, including special discounts on fuel and holiday accommodation, and may be granted free legal aid in the event of civil disputes with an employer.
Members permanently living in Finland are entitled to claim earnings-related unemployment allowance. Members with a foreign background will be subject to an investigation to determine whether they are entitled to social security in Finland. They may be paid earnings-related unemployment allowance, provided that they meet the conditions concerning Finnish social security and can prove that they live in Finland permanently. The investigation involves verification of the member’s permanent address and living arrangements, and whether the member has family in Finland or in some other country. You can call the unemployment fund’s on-duty team on +358 20 690 230 to explain your situation.
News
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13.11.2024
Industrial Union President Riku Aalto announces ten per cent pay claim
Affiliates of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) will seek wage increases of ten per cent. The aim is a six per cent pay rise in the first year, boosting monthly wages by at least EUR 150. A follow-up increase of 4 per cent in the second year will mean a further minimum rise of EUR 100 per month.
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29.10.2024
Membership fee remains affordable – you pay only €25/month also in 2025
The board of the Finnish Construction Trade Union has decided that next year the membership fee will be the same as this year, i.e. 25 euros per month. The fee includes the membership fee of the unemployment fund A-fund.
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22.1.2024
Political strike in the capital region from 1-2 February, and demonstration on 1 February
All contract fields of the Finnish Construction Trade Union in Helsinki, Vantaa and Espoo will go on strike from 1-2 February. Emergency work, HVAC maintenance and road maintenance will not be affected by the strike. All members of the Finnish Construction Union can participate in the STOP now! demonstration taking place in Helsinki from 12.00 to 14.00 on Thursday 1 February.
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18.1.2024
Rakennusliitto participates in the demonstration on February 1
SAK and STTK are arranging a major STOP now! demonstration to protest against government cuts in working conditions and social welfare.
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3.11.2023
Serious grounds against the Orpo-Purra Government cuts
The cuts and losses of rights planned by the Orpo-Purra Government will fall particularly on the working population and on the most vulnerable in society.
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18.4.2023
Builders in Europe and Around the World – international seminar
What is the situation of building workers in Europe and around the world? What is the role of unions and NGO:s? International seminar Wednesday May 11th.