Arvo Aalto

Arvo Aulis Aalto (13 July 1932 – 28 April 2025) was a Finnish politician who headed the Communist Party of Finland between 1984 and 1988. He also served as the Minister of Employment in the Finnish government from 1977 to 1981.

Early life and education Aalto was born in Rovaniemi on 13 July 1932. He graduated from Sirola Institute in 1956 and also, received education at Moscow Party School in the period 1961–1962.

Career Aalto was a trade unionist. He joined the Communist Party in 1951. Pessi had resigned from the post due to internal conflicts in the party. Aalto served as the general secretary until 1984 with some interruptions.

Aalto served as the Minister of Employment in the Finnish Government from 1977 to 1981. During his tenure Aalto visited China in January 1987 becoming the highest ranking Finnish communist to visit China in more than 20 years. Aalto headed the party until May 1988

Personal life and death Aalto had two daughters, Pirjo and Sirpa.