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Protect the right to strike in Finland | ITF Global

The Finnish Government is stripping away the rights of workers to strike in order to push through further cuts in reform packages without the ...

Finnish government restricts right to strike - IndustriALL Global Union

In violation of international labour standards, the Finnish parliament has approved new laws that effectively limits the right to strike in ...

Finland - EPSU

o A worker who participates in unlawful strike action is entitled to protection from dismissal or discrimination if the action was called by a trade union ...

Attacks on trade union rights in Finland - the fight goes on

Strikes and protests have resumed in Finland this week as Finnish unions across the spectrum keep up the pressure on the Orpo government to withdraw its highly ...

Trade unions condemn Finnish law restricting right to strike

A new law passed in Finland which restricts organised worker strikes may be in violation of international labour standards, according to ...

IndustriALL: Finnish government restricts right to strike

In violation of international labour standards, the Finnish parliament has approved new laws that effectively limits the right to strike in the country.

Serious grounds - SAK

The restrictions on the right to strike are already implemented, as well as most of the cuts in social welfare. The Government is right now preparing the ...

Strike wave in Finland—a legacy of trust in transition? - Social Europe

A wave of strikes has followed moves by the government in Helsinki to interfere with workers' rights.

Finnish workers on strike to protest labour reforms, welfare cuts

Some 290000 Finnish workers began two days of strike action on Thursday to protest against the right-wing government's planned labour market ...

FAQ about #SeriousGrounds - Teollisuusliitto

The Constitution of Finland guarantees freedom the freedom to form trade unions, and the right to strike is considered a part of this. Provisions on industrial ...

The assault on labour rights in Finland - Social Europe

The Orpo government reforms aim in this light to increase employers' say-so over pay and working conditions, inhibit the right to strike and ...

We have the right to strike - Tekijä

The right to strike is also guaranteed under Finnish legislation. ... But one thing is certain, unions will defend their members' right to strike.

Finland Rattled by Political Strikes Against the Conservative ...

But urgency is not the government's only consideration, timing is crucial as well. Union representatives have noted that the labor law ...

Employee's rights and obligations - Career and employment

The Constitution of Finland guarantees the freedom of association, which includes the right to strike as an essential element. The right to ...

Finnish lawmakers vote to pass restrictions to strike rights

YLE on Wednesday reported that a decision on when the restrictions, which include a 24-hour cap on political strikes, will enter into effect ...

Strikes in Finland close ports - | ITF Seafarers

The government plans to start their massive reform package by restricting the right to strike in order to push through other cuts without the ...

Finland strikes expected to bring country to standstill - The Guardian

Weaker job security, unpaid sick leave and restrictions on the right to strike are just around the corner. The attack on employee rights will ...

National Labour Law Profile: Republic of Finland

9, Chapter 2 of the Employment Contracts Act, workers hired to work for another employer under its authority enjoy certain basic protection even if their own ...

2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Finland

The government effectively enforced all applicable laws protecting the freedom of association, collective bargaining, and the right to strike for workers.

Article 28 - Right of collective bargaining and action

Article 57 (Right to strike and prohibition of lock-outs) (1) The right to strike is guaranteed. (2) Workers are entitled to determine which interests are to be ...