HS: Finnish police going on strike for first time in almost 50 years

HS: Finnish police going on strike for first time in almost 50 years

The daily cites an internal memo saying that a strike decision has been made. Some officers would be required to stay on the job to protect public safety.

Police prepare to strike for first time since 1976

Police officers in Finland are preparing to strike for the first time in nearly 50 years as tensions escalate over stalled pay negotiations between the state and public sector unions. According to a message seen by Helsingin Sanomat and shared within an internal police group, the Finnish Police Union (SPJL) has made decisions regarding strike action, with formal announcements expected soon. While the strike has not yet been officially declared, …

It is likely that several other government employee groups will also soon threaten to strike.

It is 150 members of the metallo trade union, affiliated with the FTQ, who will unravel. The post Metallo strike in five ties starting Sunday at 6am appeared first on Les Affaires.

The police union SPJL has decided to go on strike, the organization announced to Helsingin Sanomat.

The police are planning to go on strike, reports Helsingin Sanomat.