Finland strikes extended for another week, port disruptions expected to continue

The Executive Board of the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) today decided to extend the current national program of political strikes for another week.

The newly announced strike is scheduled to begin at 06:00 on April 1st (coinciding with the anticipated conclusion of the current two-week strike) and will conclude at 06:00 on April 8th.

Following Easter, the Executive Board will reconvene to assess the situation and determine any further continuation of industrial action.

“We have sought a fair and moderate approach from the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, but the Government has turned a deaf ear to employee organisations and is still seeking to implement several industrial policy goals with negative consequences for employees. Many of these goals will have no impact on employment or on the balance of public finances,” says SAK President Jarkko Eloranta.

The unions emphasize their willingness to suspend the strikes if the Government demonstrates an understanding of employees’ concerns.

Approximately 7,000 employees, affiliated with various unions including the Industrial Union, the Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT, Service Union United PAM, the Finnish Construction Trade Union, the Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL, and the Electrical Workers’ Union, are currently participating in the strike.

Further updates regarding the strikes and their extent will be provided in Finnish on the SAK union action page as announced by the respective unions.

Previously published:

Finnish ports start two-week strike, anticipate delays and disruptions

Finland strikes extend, increasing disruption at ports and companies

Finland strikes impact Outokumpu and Boliden