Finnish Paper Workers’ Union
Employees of paper, cardboard and pulp mills and paper processing workers belong to the Finnish Paper Workers’ Union.
Members
The Finnish Paper Workers’ Union is a trade union for employees working in paper, cardboard and pulp mills, and in paper processing.
These union members include:
- process managers
- operators
- machine operators
- pulp makers
- wood processing operators
- chemical handlers
- forklift operators
- laboratory staff
- mechanical, electrical and automation repair workers
- other employees serving in manufacturing service positions.
Joining the union
You may become a regular member of the Paper Workers’ Union by completing the online application form.
The membership subscription fee for the Paper Workers’ Union in 2025 is 1.3 per cent of gross wages. This membership subscription fee includes membership of the unemployment fund. The membership fee is tax-deductible.
Student membership
Students studying for paper industry qualifications may also join the Paper Workers’ Union as student members.
Student membership is free of charge. Student members are entitled to all union membership benefits except union insurance and legal aid.
Marko Koivuranta (38)
Work in paper processing differs wildly from the popular imagination. Marko Koivuranta is a Roll Packer, responsible for ensuring that products reach the customer in prime condition.
- Since 2009 Marko has worked at the Walki Oy mill in Valkeakoski, which manufactures packaging materials and products for the construction industry.
- He is a member of the Finnish Paper Workers’ Union.
“The organising rate has always been high in the paper industry. At our very first internship, we were taken to the office of the chief shop steward to complete a membership application. I am now President of our union branch, deputy chief shop steward at this mill, and shop steward of my department.”
Collective agreements
The Finnish Paper Workers’ Union negotiates the following collective agreements:
- Enterprise-specific collective agreements
- The collective agreement for the cardboard and paper processing industry
Check out collective agreements of the Finnish Paper Workers’ Union (in Finnish)