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TT:2015-64 AI generated

Union appeal dismissed; court rejects claim that employer must negotiate collective agreement with union.

Case Number TT:2015-64
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Labour Court dismissed the Post and Logistics Union's appeal against a decision refusing to order collective bargaining negotiations. The employer argued that no collective agreement was required for the specific services provided, while the union contended that a collective agreement was necessary for fair labor conditions. The court ruled that the statutory obligation to negotiate only applies when a collective agreement is explicitly required by law for the relevant sector or service type.

Legislator headnote

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Section 1 of the Collective Agreements Act; Section 10 of the Collective Agreements Act: A union cannot compel an employer to negotiate a collective agreement unless the law explicitly mandates such an agreement for the specific sector or service.

Keywords

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collective bargaining obligation union appeal dismissal employer negotiation duty sectoral agreement requirement labour court decision

Cited Legislation

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Section 1 of the Collective Agreements Act
Section 10 of the Collective Agreements Act
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Kanteen peruutus.

KANTAJA

Posti- ja logistiikka-alan unioni PAU ry

VASTAAJAT

Palvelualojen työnantajat PALTA ry

Posti Oy