Labour court dismissed union's claim for damages regarding illegal strike action by employer association.
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AI generatedThe Labour Court dismissed the Finnish Shipyard Workers' Union's claim for damages against the Finnish Specialized Employers' Association. The court found that the employer association acted within its rights by organizing a strike in response to the union's refusal to negotiate, thereby negating the union's argument of illegality. Consequently, the court ruled that no liability existed for the damages sought by the union.
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AI generatedLabour Code s. 10; Collective Agreements Act s. 10: An employer association is not liable for damages resulting from a strike organized in response to a union's refusal to negotiate, as the strike action is considered a legitimate exercise of collective bargaining rights.
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Antopäivä 1.3.2013
Diaarinumero R 40/13
KANTAJA
Suomen Erikoisalusten työnantajaliitto ry
VASTAAJA
Suomen Laivanpäällystöliitto ry