Labour court dismissed union's claim for damages against employer regarding wrongful termination and failure to negotiate.

The Labour Court dismissed the Finnish Metalworkers' Union's claim for damages against Veho Autotalot Oy and Assistor Oy Ab. The union alleged that the employer failed to negotiate a collective agreement and wrongfully terminated employees, causing financial loss. The court ruled that the union lacked standing to claim damages for individual employment disputes and that the employer's actions did not constitute a breach of collective bargaining obligations requiring compensation.