Stay updated with breaking news from Union Pro. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (AKT) is planning a strike that would bring to a halt bus services in the largest cities of Finland on Thursday, according to information obtained by Helsingin Sanomat.
Trade Union JHL, in collaboration with other energy sector unions, has announced a one-day political strike at several key power plants across Finland on Thursday, December 14. This strike, part of the "Serious Grounds" campaign led by the central organization SAK, is a response to the Finnish Government's plans to implement significant social security cuts and reduce basic employee rights.
The Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors (JHL), the Trade Union Pro and the Industrial Union will all organise walkouts next Thursday.
Minister of Employment Arto Satonen (NCP) expressed confidence that the economy will return to growth by the time the government's planned reforms take effect.
A plan to cancel work-based residence permits after three months of unemployment is one of the new rules angering unions.