LYY Board decided to dismiss one employee and presented the dismissal of the editor-in-chief of the Lapin ylioppilaslehti to the Representative Council. In addition, the Board decided on temporary reductions in working hours.

The budget approved last year by LYY’s Council of Representatives included personnel expense savings of €50,000, for which a specific decision has been made. These savings are driven by LYY’s weak financial situation, which is now being addressed through the measures being impelemented. 

With the cessation of the Student Magazine of Lapland, there are no grounds for continuing the employment of the Editor-in-Chief, and alternative work cannot be arranged. The board decided to terminate one employee themselves, in addition to proposing to the representative council that they terminate the editor-in-chief. The terminations do not impact LYY’s performance of its statutory duties. 

Due to the small size of the workforce, formal change negotiations were not conducted. However, the staff were provided with a hearing session in accordance with the collective agreement, where the decisions were discussed together. A mutual understanding was reached with the workers’ representative regarding the proposed terminations. Additionally, temporary reductions in working hours, which affect specific employees, were agreed upon in concensus with the employees concerned.  

“The savings target set by the representative council was significant for an organization of LYY’s size. In this unfortunate situation, however, I am pleased that we were able to find a joint solution,” states the chairman of the executive board, Roope Rantala.  

“By implementing the proposed solutions, LYY will achieve a balanced budget in accordance with the Council of Representative’s approved financial plan. However, we must also consider the future years during this year, as the temporary reductions in working hours being implemented now will inevitably lead to rising costs in the upcoming years.” 

“We aim to pursue a long-term solution to the financial challenges of the student union within this year. When making decisions, it is important to ensure that LYY remains an attractive employer in the future,” Rantala concludes. 

LYY’s Council of Representatives will address the matter regarding the termination of the Editor-in-Chief in its meeting on February 26,2024 

Additional information:   

Roope Rantala  
Chairman of the Executive Board 
puheenjohtaja(at)lyy.fi  
p. +358 45 137 9026