OKYPY and unions near finalization of new collective agreement

The State Health Services Organization (OKYPY) and six trade unions—PASYDY, SEK, PEO, DEOK, PASYKI, and PASYNO—met on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to finalize the text of a new collective agreement for 2026 and 2027. This meeting followed the unions' decision to suspend a planned 48-hour strike, originally scheduled for November 10 and 11, after receiving confirmation that the OKYPY board of directors had approved the draft agreement submitted on November 4.

During the session, the parties reached a consensus on the substantive aspects of the agreement, which includes a 2.75% across-the-board salary increase for both 2026 and 2027. While most articles have been agreed upon, minor clarifications and modifications remain to be addressed in the final text. OKYPY is expected to send the finalized document to the unions in the coming days.

Following the exchange of the final text, the agreement will be submitted to the OKYPY Board of Directors for formal approval by the end of November, effectively paving the way for the official signing of the contract. Representatives from unions, including SEK, expressed optimism that all remaining details will be resolved quickly.