Finnish trade unions and union confederations have announced a series of one-day strikes that will cause disruptions at several levels of society, including postal and parcel deliveries and public transport services, on Thursday, 14 December 2023.
The Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (AKT) is planning a strike that would bring to a halt bus services in the largest cities of Finland on Thursday, according to information obtained by Helsingin Sanomat.
The Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) on Thursday announced it and its members will stage a variety of protests against the labour market reforms and social security cuts laid out by the government.
Finns Party leader Riikka Purra and parliamentary group chair Jani Mäkelä said they were unhappy with coalition partner Swedish People's Party's apparent lack of support.