Safeguarding in the church sector

Around 160 union members are employed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland primarily as specialists in administrative and press office positions. The Negotiation Organisation for Public Sector Professionals JUKO, of which Akava Special Branches is a member, negotiates and approves the main collective agreement for Church employees that defines the terms and conditions of employment relationships on behalf of the union’s members.

Parishes have comprehensively adopted a new pay scheme based on job demands and personal performance since the beginning of 2008.

At parish level, JUKO shop stewards negotiate primarily on issues concerning pay on behalf of union members. Authorised representative Kalevi Juntunen, who is responsible for safeguarding interests within the Church sector gives advice at the union’s office.

Contacts at the Akava Special Branches office

Authorised representative

Kalevi Juntunen (Job alternation leave Nov 1, 2011 - Apr 30, 2012)

Legal Adviser

Harri Ikonen

Phone 0201 235 354 or 040 722 4368

harri.ikonen(a)akavanerityisalat.fi

Legal consultation for the municipal, university, church and State sector, Safeguarding for the church sector (Nov 1, 2011 - Apr 30, 2012)