Finland: Airport Strike Looms on Friday as Union Rejects Compromise

March 16, 2017

Another strike at Finnish airports appears likely to go ahead on Friday. The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) rejected the latest compromise proposal put forth by the national labour conciliator on Wednesday afternoon.

The next walkout by airport ground staff is scheduled for 3-7 pm on Friday, March 17.

Their employer, Airpro, says it would have accepted the proposal, as does its representative in the negotiations, the Service Sector Employers' group Palta. Airpro is owned by the state-owned Finavia, the former civil aviation authority. 

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