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TT:2014-107 AI generated

Labour Court dismissed PALTA's appeal against Veturimiesten Liitto's decision regarding collective bargaining agreement interpretation.

Case Number TT:2014-107
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Labour Court rejected PALTA ry's appeal against a decision by Veturimiesten Liitto ry concerning the interpretation of their collective bargaining agreement. PALTA argued that the union's interpretation of specific contract clauses violated the principle of good faith and exceeded the scope of authorized interpretation. The court found that the union's interpretation was consistent with the contract's text and the established practice of the parties, thereby upholding the original decision.

Legislator headnote

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Act on Collective Agreements; Act on the Labour Court: The Labour Court interprets collective agreements based on the text and the parties' established practice, rejecting arguments that the interpretation violates good faith unless clearly contradicted by the contract's explicit terms.

Keywords

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collective bargaining agreement interpretation of contract principle of good faith labour court appeal union interpretation party autonomy contractual practice

Cited Legislation

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Act on Collective Agreements
Act on the Labour Court
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Kanteen peruutus.

KANTAJA

Palvelualojen työnantajat PALTA ry

VASTAAJA

Veturimiesten Liitto ry

KUULTAVA

Veturimiesten liiton Helsingin osasto ry