The collective agreement for universities continues until spring 2028

The collective agreement for universities will remain in force for the full contract period, as employee organisations JUKO, Trade Union Pro, and JHL, and the employer representative, Finnish Education Employers (FEE), have decided against terminating the agreement in spring 2027.

On Wednesday 21 October 2026, the parties jointly announced that the collective agreement will remain in force until 31 March 2028.

“The solution brings stability for both employees and employers,” the organisations state.

In the collective agreement negotiations in spring 2025, the organisations agreed that they would review the implementation of the agreement’s goals and assess the outlook for the economy and employment this autumn.

“Based on the assessment, the parties have in good mutual understanding agreed not to terminate the agreement and wish to continue working together to build high-quality operating conditions for universities.”

The parties also emphasise that they want to build high-quality operating conditions for universities in the coming years.

The salary increases for 2027 in the collective agreement will be implemented as previously agreed.