Strikes looming in Finland set to hit 50 companies

The Finnish Industrial Union (Teollisuusliitto) and the Union of Professional Employees (Pro) have issued strike warnings for late January, impacting 50 companies across Finland’s technology and chemical industries. If negotiations remain deadlocked, the strikes are set to begin on 27 January and continue through 1 February, affecting over 13,000 workers.

The strike warnings come amid prolonged disputes between unions and employers over wage increases and broader collective agreements.