The Finnish union for practical nurses, known as Super, has announced a three-day strike starting at midnight on Tuesday, affecting all members working in the private social services sector. This strike involves numerous private care and service homes, and it comes at a time when the social services sector employs approximately 72,000 workers in Finland, making Super the largest labor organization in this field. The strike is a direct consequence of the failure of all parties to accept the conciliatory proposal put forward by the national conciliator regarding the labor dispute in the private social services industry.

The labor negotiations are primarily led by several professional unions, including Super, Erto, Tehy, and Sote ry, along with JHL, Talentia, and the negotiation organization Salli ry. On the employer side, the negotiations are represented by the Well-being Industry Association Hali ry. The ongoing negotiations are crucial as they pertain to collective agreements for social service private units such as elderly care facilities, service homes for the disabled, emergency shelters, and home care services, highlighting the importance of these negotiations for the well-being of vulnerable populations.

This strike reflects broader issues in the social services sector, including the struggles for fair working conditions and wages. With the high stakes involved for both workers and service users, the outcome of this strike could lead to significant changes in the sector, specifically regarding the treatment and compensation of workers within private social services, which are essential for the care of the elderly and disabled individuals in Finland.