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TT:2012-69 AI generated

Labour court dismissed union's complaint regarding employer's refusal to negotiate collective agreement terms.

Case Number TT:2012-69
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The 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

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Section 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.

Keywords

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collective agreement negotiation obligation employer liability union complaint labour court

Cited Legislation

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Section 1 of the Collective Agreements Act
Section 2 of the Collective Agreements Act

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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