The Service Union PAM has started new negotiations with Wolt, a platform company known for its delivery services, concerning the employment contract for couriers. These preliminary negotiations involve a representative from the new union chapter that couriers have established, indicating a strong push for improved working conditions and compensation.

The previous attempts to settle on the terms for couriers were halted because PAM argued that the compensation levels proposed by Wolt were insufficient to genuinely improve the living conditions of the couriers. This underscores the ongoing tensions between platform companies and their workers, where labor groups are advocating for fairer terms that reflect the cost of living and the demands of the job.

Wolt has responded to the concerns raised by the union by announcing a plan to hire a small number of couriers on proper employment contracts, a step that may signal a shift in their approach to labor relations. This development could have broader implications for gig economy labor rights in Finland as unions continue to push for enhanced protections and fair wages for gig workers.