Labour court dismissed union's claim for damages against employer regarding unfair dismissal and breach of collective agreement.
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AI generatedThe Labour Court dismissed the Finnish Food Workers' Union's claim for damages against Valio Oy and the Food Industry Federation. The union argued that the employer failed to follow collective agreement procedures when dismissing employees, causing financial loss. The court found that the employer acted within its rights under the relevant labour laws and collective agreements, rejecting the union's assertion of procedural violations.
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AI generatedLabour Code; Collective Agreements: The labour court may dismiss a claim for damages if the employer's dismissal procedures complied with statutory requirements and collective agreement terms, thereby negating the alleged breach.
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Antopäivä 23.8.2012
Diaarinumero R 76/12
TYÖTUOMIOISTUIN PÄÄTÖS Nro 87
KANTAJA
Suomen Elintarviketyöläisten Liitto SEL ry
VASTAAJA
Elintarviketeollisuusliitto ry
KUULTAVA
Valio Oy