Updated 8.9.2026
The conciliation process concerning the collective agreement for the universities of applied sciences has continued in August. The conciliation is being led by the new National Conciliator, Nikolas Elomaa, following the end of Anu Sajavaara’s term of office on 5 August 2026. Follow the progress of the negotiations on the YTN website.
OAJ’s strikes on September do not apply to TEK members
In the collective agreement negotiations, the teachers’ organisation OAJ submitted strike notices:
- 8–10 September, concerning Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, LAB University of Applied Sciences, Savonia University of Applied Sciences, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK), Oulu University of Applied Sciences and Lapland University of Applied Sciences.
- 15–17 September, concerning Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Tampere University of Applied Sciences and Turku University of Applied Sciences.
- 22-24 September, concerning Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Tampere University of Applied Sciences and Turku University of Applied Sciences.
YTN has not issued this strike notices for September. Therefore, the strikes announced only by OAJ do not apply to members of YTN-affiliated unions such as TEK. During the strikes, TEK members will continue to work as normal.
The stretch ban remains in force and also applies to TEK members
YTN Universities of Applied Sciences declared a so-called stretch ban covering all universities of applied sciences from 8 April 2026 onwards. The stretch ban means a ban on overtime, a ban on additional work, a ban on work-related travel during personal free time, and a ban on accumulating flexitime balances. The stretch ban remains in force until further notice.