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TT:2012-127 AI generated

Labour court dismissed union's claim for damages against airline and employer association over strike action.

Case Number TT:2012-127
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The Labour Court dismissed the Finnish Trade Union Pro's claim for damages against Finnair and PALTA regarding a strike action. The union argued that the strike violated collective agreement terms and caused financial losses to the airline. The court ruled that the union acted within its rights to initiate industrial action based on the existing collective agreement.

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Section 1 of the Collective Agreements Act; Section 10 of the Collective Agreements Act: A trade union's right to initiate strike action pursuant to a collective agreement does not constitute a tortious act giving rise to damages liability against the employer or employer association.

Keywords

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trade union strike action collective agreement provisions industrial dispute damages labour court jurisdiction tort liability exclusion

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Section 1 of the Collective Agreements Act
Section 10 of the Collective Agreements Act

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Antopäivä 6.11.2012

Diaarinumero R 116/12

TYÖTUOMIOISTUIN PÄÄTÖS Nro 127

KANTAJA

Ammattiliitto Pro ry

VASTAAJAT

Palvelualojen työnantajat PALTA ry

Finnair Oyj