Port
strike averted
News 9.2.2018 13:52 | updated 9.2.2018 13:52
A strike that would have severely impacted export
industries was averted on Friday when unions and employers accepted a
compromise proposal put forward by the national labour market conciliator.
Image: Juha Sinisalo / Lehtikuva
The
Transport Workers' Union AKT and the Finnish Seafarers' Union SMU had
threatened to close down five of the nation's sea ports as of next Monday
morning. The ports of Oulu, Kokkola, Rauma, Naantali and Turku were to be
targeted by union action in a pay dispute.
The two sides Friday initially approved a compromise
proposal that will raise wages for workers included in the deal by 1.6%
beginning in March, and provide union members with a one-time 210 euro payment.
If given final approval, the contract will be
in force until the end of February 2021.
in force until the end of February 2021.
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