17 January 2018

Pre-notice, possible strike

The seamens Union and the Transport Workers’ Association AKT have issued a collective bidding announcement.

According to the announcement, the aforementioned federations organize a strike on tower cranes and port authorities on Monday, 29 January. starting at 6 o’clock in order to speed up collective negotiations. The duration of the industrial conflict was not limited to the notice. Other unions also report that if the employer carries out one or more labor-intensive work, they are ready for support.

In the case of ports subject to the strike, the number of striking employees is estimated to be between 20 and 45. If a strike is started, the operations in the ports will in immediately paralyze.

If the strike occurs, it will have an impact on NTG Polar Road Oy’s traffic between Finland and Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

We will follow the situation and inform you about this as it has more information.