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Finland's transport networks crippled by ongoing national strike action
euronews (in English)
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02/02/2024
The strike action has been called to protest against government plans to reform labour laws, which unions say will reduce the incomes of Finland's poorest people.
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An unprecedented nationwide strike kicked off on Thursday in Finland. A rally in the
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capital Helsinki attracted 10,000 workers, according to the police. Trade unions estimate
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up to 300,000 workers from many sectors could participate in the strikes. Much of the Nordic
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nation has ground to a halt, with transport sectors, planes, trains, ferries and buses
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out of action today.
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"We are competing in the world markets, and the fact that a Finnish person is doing a
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job in the world markets means that in this competition, the Finnish employer and the
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Finnish state are on the same side."
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Major Finnish trade unions are protesting against government plans to reform labor laws.
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Among the key issues are significant cuts to social welfare and rewriting the rules
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of collective bargaining. The government insists the reforms are crucial to keep Finnish economy
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competitive and sustainable.
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(audience applauding)
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