Labour court dismissed union's complaint regarding employer's refusal to negotiate collective agreement terms.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Labour Court dismissed the complaint filed by the Finnish Transport and Communications Workers' Union against the Port Operators Association. The union argued that the employer failed to negotiate a new collective agreement, while the employer contended that existing agreements remained valid. The court ruled that the employer was not obligated to initiate negotiations under the specific circumstances presented.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedSection 1 of the Collective Agreements Act; Section 2 of the Collective Agreements Act: An employer is not required to negotiate a new collective agreement if the existing agreement is still in force and no statutory grounds for termination exist.
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Antopäivä 11.6.2012
Diaarinro R 40/12
TYÖTUOMIOISTUIN PÄÄTÖS Nro 69
KANTAJA
Satamaoperaattorit ry
VASTAAJA
Ammattiliitto Pro ry
KUULTAVA
Kotkan Satamatyönjohtajat ry