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SPECIALISTS IN FINLAND





PROTECT FINLAND’S FUTURE PROTEST (THIS SUNDAY!)

Place and Time:
10.09.2023, 12:00 (come 15-30 minutes prior)
Eduskunta, Parliament of Finland (Mannerheimintie 30, Helsinki)

Plan:
11:30-12:00 Gathering at the Eduskunta, setting up the stage, microphones,
picking up posters, arranging people for the photo
12:00-12:05 Group photo on the stairs with posters for the news
12:05-13:00 Speeches (contact telegram:@sentiadev to reserve a spot)
13:00-13:30 March to Senaatintori
Event links:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/specialistsprotest7103375745451773953/comments/



CHANTS

Losing experts - losing money
Top Talents Choose Top Countries
Talent Out, Trouble In
No to Brain Drain, Yes to Brain Gain
We Work in Finland. We Work for Finland.
Cheap populism costs Finland too much
Three months - not enough, eight years - too much
Slow hiring is not our fault


OPEN LETTER/STATEMENT

We, the skilled professionals and specialists living in Finland, are writing
this open letter to express our deep concerns regarding the recently proposed
extension of the naturalization period required for citizenship from 4-5 to 8
years, as outlined in the new government's programme published on the 16th of
June. We also believe that the 3-month time limit for changing jobs is
unreasonably short. We are confident that these changes are not only unnecessary
but also detrimental to the Finnish economy.
As foreign specialists working in Finland, we have been drawn to this country by
the promise of a welcoming environment and a thriving job market that values and
embraces our expertise. We have contributed significantly to the growth and
development of various sectors, such as software development, data science,
engineering, healthcare, and many more. Our skills are in high demand, and we
have been encouraged to believe that our presence benefits Finland, not hurts
it.
However, the proposed measures, particularly the extension of the naturalization
period, send a contradictory message. Instead of recognizing our contributions
and the need to attract and retain skilled professionals, the new government
treats us as burdensome individuals. It feels as though the government is
disregarding the struggles faced by local businesses in attracting specialists
and succumbing to a populist narrative. This shift in policy jeopardizes
Finland's ability to compete globally for talent, putting our country at a
disadvantage against other prosperous nations such as Germany and the
Netherlands. We are concerned that Finland risks losing out on the opportunity
to harness the potential of these valuable individuals, ultimately hampering the
growth of its own economy.
We acknowledge that the changes may have been driven by a narrative that
portrays immigrants as a burden on the Finnish economy and society. While we
understand that there are cases of abuse within any system, we firmly believe
that these measures will not address the issue effectively. Rather than solving
the problem of misuse, they will create new long-lasting problems, including the
potential exodus of talented professionals seeking countries with more favorable
immigration laws and conditions.
By increasing the naturalization period to a duration comparable to that of
Switzerland, we are only postponing the resolution of underlying issues while
deterring valuable specialists from settling in Finland. This approach does not
align with Finland's aspirations for economic prosperity and growth. It is
counterproductive to impose unreasonable conditions that hinder the integration
of skilled professionals, leading to an unnecessary brain drain and an adverse
impact on the Finnish economy.
We, the undersigned, are passionate about Finland and genuinely care about its
future. We are proud to contribute to the Finnish society by paying higher
taxes, commensurate with our higher salaries. We strongly believe that a diverse
and inclusive society, where international specialists are valued and supported,
will pave the way for sustained economic success. Therefore, we urge the
government to reconsider these proposed changes and revise them accordingly.
We propose an open and constructive dialogue between the government and
stakeholders representing skilled professionals to find a balanced solution that
encourages the long-term commitment of specialists to Finland. By fostering an
environment that recognizes and embraces the value of international expertise,
we can ensure a prosperous future for Finland and its people.
We kindly request your attention to this matter and hope that you will consider
our concerns seriously. We remain hopeful that our voices will be heard, and
that together, we can work towards policies that promote the growth,
inclusivity, and success of Finland.


UPCOMING EVENTS:

August 25, 3pm: Immigrant Rights Alliance Demonstration (in co-operation with
AFARS, IWWOF)
August 25, 6pm: Migrant Rights X Finnish Immigration Policies Public Forum
September 10, 12pm: Specialists in Finland Demonstration


COMPANIES AGAINST THE PROPOSED MIGRATION POLICY:


“We feel that the recent Finnish migration policy proposals potentially hurt
valued RELEXians who, luckily enough, have chosen Finland as their home.”
Relex, Mikko Kärkkäinen, CEO

“The changes proposed to immigration legislation would seriously harm Finland's
attractiveness to international specialists and hurt the businesses that depend
on their talent. Even more importantly, these changes would unfairly affect
those who have come to Finland to build our companies and who have already
contributed to our country, both economically and culturally.”
Supermetrics, Duleepa Wijayawardhana, CTO

“We are voicing our concerns about the proposed changes in immigration policy.
These changes would impact Sievonians and many other individuals, and weaken
cultural and talent diversity in Finland. Especially the establishment and
growth of Finnish tech industry undeniably owe a lot to the expertise and
contributions of international talent, further solidifying our stance.”
Sievo, Anna Tapiovaara, VP People and IT


“Finland needs international talent. Start-ups & Growth companies need
international talent. It’s hard enough now to convince specialist talent to move
to Finland to work, let’s not make it harder.”
Flowhaven, Hanna Raeluoto, COO

“In our view, the current government programme does not contribute to a strong
and committed Finland. It puts many people, including international people
living in or looking to relocate to Finland, at a disadvantage and in
challenging situations. The programme acts its own intentions as it does not
ensure that all people have the opportunity to increase their knowledge and
competence, find work, live on their pay or pension, and live in safety. This is
not our Finland and we hope that things will change.”
International Fox Agency, Kirsi Korhonen, CEO








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