Labour court dismissed union's claim for damages regarding employer's refusal to grant leave.
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AI generatedThe Labour Court dismissed the Finnish Trade Union Confederation's claim for damages against the Finnish Service Sector Union. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant union refused to grant annual leave to a member, violating collective agreement provisions. The court found no evidence of fault or breach of duty by the union representative, ruling that the refusal was justified under the specific circumstances.
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AI generatedSection 10 of the Collective Agreements Act; Section 11 of the Collective Agreements Act: A trade union is not liable for damages if its refusal to grant leave is based on legitimate operational reasons and lacks fault.
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Antopäivä 18.12.2012
Diaarinumero R 57/12
KANTAJA
Suomen Kaupan Liitto SK ry
VASTAAJA
Palvelualojen ammattiliitto PAM ry
KUULTAVA
PAM - palvelualan Pirkanmaan ammattiosasto Pamina 003 ry