Finnish Student Health Service cuts 58 jobs after negotiations

The Finnish Student Health Service (YTHS) has concluded change negotiations that will lead to the termination of 58 employment contracts and the reduction of eight positions to part-time. These changes will not affect the number of YTHS service points. The negotiations, which began in May, involved nearly all of YTHS's approximately 1,150 employees. The organization cited its financial situation as the reason for the changes. YTHS has stated that it cannot increase its revenue due to its funding model, which relies on student health care fees and government funding. The affected areas include general and mental health services, oral health, and administrative functions. Doctors in general and specialized fields are not included in these changes. Annika Saarikko, a former Member of Parliament and minister, has been the CEO of YTHS since last year. She stated that the increase in student numbers and service demand necessitates structural reforms and efficiency improvements within the organization.

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The increase in student numbers and service demand necessitates that we reform our structures and increase our efficiency.