Widespread strikes and overtime ban in the technology industry
The Industrial Union and the Trade Union Pro have announced new strikes in the technology industry in addition to the previously announced four weeks. The Industrial union's strike takes place from February 24 to 28 and involves 15,000 employees. Mediation in the labor dispute will continue Saturday 8 February.
The Industrial Union and Trade Union Pro announced on Friday, February 7, new strikes to take place from February 24 to 28. The strike will cover all shifts between Monday at 00.00 and Friday at 23.59.
- Boliden Harjavalta Oy – Harjavalta
- Boliden Harjavalta Oy – Pori
- Boliden Kokkola Oy – Kokkola
- Carrus Delta Oy – Lieto
- Ensto Finland Oy – Porvoo
- Halton Marine Oy – Lahti
- Halton Oy – Kausala
- HNR-Konepaja Oy – Kotka
- Jame-Shaft Oy – Salo
- Meconet Oy – Vantaa
- Meconet Oy – Hirvaskangas
- Meconet Oy – Pihtiputaan tehdas
- Metso Finland Oy – Lappeenranta
- Metso Finland Oy – Espoo
- Metso Finland Oy – Tampere
- Metso Finland Oy – Research Center Pori
- Meyer Turku Oy – Turku
- Meyer Turku Oy – Alihankkijoiden työntekijät
- Mäkelä Alu Oy – Alajärvi
- Nakkila Works Oy – Nakkila
- Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy – Oulu
- Okmetic Oy – Vantaa
- OSTP Finland Oy Ab – Pietarsaari
- Outokumpu Chrome Oy – Tornion tehdas
- Outokumpu Stainless Oy – Tornio
- Ovako Imatra Oy Ab – Imatra
- SSAB Europe Oy – Raahe
- SSAB Europe Oy – Hämeenlinna
- SSAB Europe Oy – Toijalan tehdas Akaa
- SSAB Europe Oy – Oulaisten Putkitehdas
- SSAB Europe Oy – Pulkkilan tehdas
- SSAB Europe Oy – Kankaanpään tehdas
- Valmet Technologies Oy – Fabrics Tampere
- Valmet Technologies Oy – Lahdesjärvi
- Valmet Technologies Oy – Juankoski
- Valmet Technologies Oy – Järvenpää
- Valmet Technologies Oy – Valkeakoski
- Valmet Technologies Oy – Pori
- Valmet Technologies Oy – Raisio
- Valmet Technologies Oy – Rautpohja
- Valmet Technologies Oy – Tampere
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy – Vaasa
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy – Sustainable Technology Hub
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy – Espoo
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy – HKI Energy Storage Finland
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy – Turku
- Aurubis Finland Oy
- Boliden Harjavalta Oy
- Boliden Kokkola Oy
- Cupori Oy
- Halton Marine Oy
- Halton Oy
- Metso Finland Oy
- Meyer Turku Oy
- Nokia Oyj – Oulu
- Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy – Oulu
- Nokia Technologies Oy – Oulu
- Okmetic Oy
- Outokumpu Chrome Oy – Tornio
- Outokumpu Oyj – Tornio
- Outokumpu Stainless Oy – Tornio
- Ovako Imatra Oy Ab
- SSAB Europe Oy
- Valmet Automation Oy
- Valmet Technologies Oy – excluding Lapua
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy
- Wärtsilä Oyj Abp
- ABB Oy – ABB – Asennustuotteet Porvoo
- ABB Oy – ABB – Drives Pitäjänmäki
- ABB Oy – ABB – Large Motors and Generators Pitäjänmäki
- ABB Oy – ABB – Marine and Ports Hamina
- ABB Oy – ABB – Marine and Ports Turku
- ABB Oy – ABB – Marine and Ports Vuosaari
- ABB Oy – ABB – Motion Service, Helsinki
- ABB Oy – ABB – Motion Service, Itä-Suomi
- ABB Oy – ABB – Motion Service, Lappeenranta
- ABB Oy – ABB – Motion Service, Oulu
- ABB Oy – ABB – Smart Power Vaasa
- ABB Oy – ABB Electrification – Distribution Solutions Vaasa
- ABB Oy – ABB Electrification – Service Vaasa
- ABB Oy – ABB IEC LV Motors – Vaasa
- Evondos Oy – Evondos – Salo
- Finnsonic Oy – Finnsonic – Lahti
- GE Healthcare Finland Oy – GE Healthcare Finland Oy – Helsinki
- Helkama Velox Oy – Helkama Velox – Hanko
- Hydroline Oy – Hydroline – Kuopio
- Kalmar Finland Oy – Kalmar Finland Oy – Hamina
- Kalmar Finland Oy – Kalmar Finland Oy – Kemi
- Kalmar Finland Oy – Kalmar Finland Oy – Tampere
- Kalmar Finland Oy – Kalmar Finland Oy – Vuosaari
- Kesla Oyj – Kesla – Ilomantsin tehdas
- Kesla Oyj – Kesla – Joensuu
- Kesla Oyj – Kesla – Kesälahti
- Kone Hissit Oy – Kone Hissit – Helsinki, Aku Korhosen tie
- Kone Hissit Oy – Kone Hissit – Helsinki, Harkkoraudantie
- Kone Hissit Oy – Kone Hissit – Helsinki, Kaivokatu
- Kone Hissit Oy – Kone Hissit – Hyvinkää, Hissikatu
- Kone Industrial Oy – Kone Industrial – Hissitehdas Hyvinkää
- Konecranes Finland Oy – Konecranes Finland – Hyvinkää
- Konecranes Global Oy – Konecranes Global – Hyvinkää
- Normet Oy – Normet – Iisalmi
- Oilon Oy – Kokkola Asentajantie
- Oilon Oy – Lahti
- Oilon Oy – Vantaa
- Vaisala Oyj – Vaisala – Vantaa
- Wallac Oy – Teknologiaosasto
- ABB Oy
- Abloy Oy, Joensuu
- Agnico Eagle Finland Oy
- Andritz Oy
- ANDRITZ Savonlinna Works Oy
- ANDRITZ Warkaus Works Oy
- Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy
- GE Healthcare Finland Oy
- Hiab Finland Oy
- Hitachi Energy Finland Oy
- KONE Hissit Oy, Hyvinkää
- KONE Industrial Oy
- KONE Oyj, Hyvinkää
- Konecranes Finland Oy
- Konecranes Global Oy
- Konecranes Oyj
- Normet Oy
- Oilon Group Oy
- Oilon Oy
- Oilon Technology Oy
- Oras Oy
- Patria Aerostructures Oy
- Patria Aviation Oy
- Patria Land Oy
- Patria Oyj
- Patricomp Oy
- Stera Group Oy
- Stera Technologies Oy
- Vahterus Oy
- Vaisala Oyj
- Wallac Oy
- Abloy – Joensuun tehdas
- AGCO Power – Generation, Sisä-Suomi
- AGCO Power – Linnavuori
- Atlantia Works – Taivalkosken tehdas
- Ball Beverage Packaging – Mäntsälä
- Celsa Steel Service – Espoo
- Celsa Steel Service – Pälkäneen tehdas
- Celsa Steel Service – Åminnefors
- Darekon Ltd – Haapaveden tehdas
- Darekon Ltd – Klaukkala
- David Brown Santasalo Finland – Jyväskylä
- David Brown Santasalo Finland – Tornio
- Drillset – Lempäälä
- Drillset – Tampere Kaukokiito
- Fiskars Finland – Billnäs
- Fiskars Finland – Sorsakosken astiatehdas
- Flender Finland – Jyväskylä
- Gardner Denver – Tampere
- HANZA Mechanics – Joensuu
- Hiab Finland – Helsinki
- Hiab Finland – Raisio Nesteentie
- Hiab Finland – Raisio Ystävyydenkatu
- Jame-Shaft Oy – Salo
- John Deere Forestry – Huolto Joensuu
- John Deere Forestry – Huolto Mikkeli
- John Deere Forestry – Joensuu
- John Deere Forestry – Rovaniemi
- John Deere Forestry – Taavetti
- John Deere Forestry – Tampere
- John Deere Forestry – Ylivieska
- K. Hartwall – Sipoo
- Kaukora – Raisio
- Kaukora – Turku
- Kongsberg Maritime Finland – Kokkola
- Kongsberg Maritime Finland – Rauma
- Kuusakoski – Espoo
- Kuusakoski – Heinola
- Kuusakoski – Hyvinkää Ridasjärvi
- Kuusakoski – Joensuu
- Kuusakoski – Kajaani
- Kuusakoski – Kauklahden kierrätyspiste
- Kuusakoski – Kuopio
- Kuusakoski – Lahti, Ekopark
- Kuusakoski – Lahti, Kujala
- Kuusakoski – Lapua
- Kuusakoski – Muurame
- Kuusakoski – Pori
- Kuusakoski – Purkuliiketoimi
- Kuusakoski – Vantaa
- Kytola Instruments– Muurame
- Lojer – Hollola
- Lojer – Kempele
- Lojer – Sastamala
- Lojer – Vantaa
- Marine Alutech – Teijo
- Meconet – Hirvaskangas
- Meconet – Pihtiputaan tehdas
- Meconet – Vantaa
- Meka Pro – Oulu
- Merivaara – Hollola
- Metalpower– Kempele
- Metalpower – Tyrnävä
- Metos – Helsinki
- Metos – Jyväskylä
- Metos – Kalustetehdas Sorsakoski
- Metos – Kerava
- Metos – Kuopio
- Metos – Lappeenranta
- Metos – Mikkeli
- Metos – Oulu
- Metos – Tampere
- Metos – Turku
- Metos – Vaasa
- Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe – Järvenpää
- Nordautomation Oy – Alajärvi
- Nordautomation Oy – Kristiinankaupunki
- Orima-Tuote Oy – Orimattila
- OSTP Finland – Pietarsaari
- Ouneva – Tuupovaara
- Ovitor Oy – Helsinki
- Piristeel – Kauhava
- Planmeca – Herttoniemi
- Porkka Finland – Kemijärvi
- Porkka Finland – Ylöjärvi
- Promeco Electrics – Pansia Kanpaanpää
- Promeco Mechanics – Yrityspuisto Kankaanpää
- Ruukki Construction – Alajärvi
- Ruukki Construction – Vimpeli
- Sandvik Mining and Construction – Kevitsa
- Sandvik Mining and Construction – Lahti
- Sandvik Mining and Construction – Nummela
- Sandvik Mining and Construction – Pirkkala Rent 4
- Sandvik Mining and Construction – Tampere
- Sandvik Mining and Construction – Tampere Kaukokiito
- Sandvik Mining and Construction – Tampere Rent 3
- Sandvik Mining and Construction – Turku
- Sandvik Mining and Construction Finland – Kajaani
- Sandvik Mining and Construction Finland – Nokia
- Sandvik Mining And Construction Finland – Tornio
- SKF Oy – Muurame
- SOP-metal – Lappajärvi
- SOP-Metal – Vaasa
- Suomivalimo – Iisalmi
- Thermo Fisher Scientific – Joensuu
- Thermo Fisher Scientific – Vantaa
- Tikkakosken konepaja Oy – Tikkakoski
- Turula Engineering – Outokumpu
- Veo – Vaasa
- Weckman Steel Oy – Iisalmi Weckman Steel Oy – Vierumäki
- Aikawa Fiber Technologies Oy
- ANDRITZ Savonlinna Works Oy
- ANDRITZ Warkaus Works Oy
- Aurajoki Oy
- Best-Hall Oy
- Black Bruin Oy
- Bluefors Oy
- Casemet Oy
- Checkmark Ltd Oy
- Componenta Castings Oy (*Only in Pori)
- DEKO MedTech Oy
- Dinair Clean Air Oy
- E Avenue Oy
- Fincoil LU-VE Oy
- Finelcomp Oy
- Finn-Korkki Oy
- Fokor Oy
- Fortaco Ostrobothnia Oy
- Genelec Oy
- Halton Oy
- Halton Marine Oy
- Harvia Finland Oy
- Inhan Tehtaat Oy Ab
- JMC Engine Oy
- JTK Power Oy
- Kiitokori Oy
- Lännen Tractors Oy
- Marioff Corporation Oy
- Metso Finland Oy
- Milectria Oy
- Milectria Power Oy
- Nordec Oy
- Nordic Traction Oy
- Närko Oy Ab
- Närpes Trä & Metall Ab
- Parmarine Oy (*Only in Forssa)
- Pemamek Oy
- POK Group Oy
- Ponsse Oyj
- Prohoc Oy
- Riikonen Group Oy
- Sah-Ko Oy
- Sanmina – SCI EMS Haukipudas Oy
- Sartorius Liquid Handling Oy
- Scanfil EMS Oy
- SEW Industrial Gears Oy
- Sew-Eurodrive Oy
- Steris Europe, Inc Suomen sivuliike
- Teleste Information Solutions Oy
- Terästorni Oy
- The Switch Engineering Oy
- Uwira Oy
- Vahterus Oy
- Valon Kone Oy
- Veme Oy
- Vesivek Tuotteet Oy
- Vexve Oy
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy
- Alfen Elkamo Oy Ab
- Amada Automation Europe Oy
- Aspocomp Group Oyj
- Ata Gears Oy
- Auramo Oy
- Bronto Skylift Oy Ab
- Componenta Manufacturing Oy
- Ekeri Oy
- Escarmat Ltd Oy
- Hitachi Energy Finland Oy
- Javasko Machines Oy
- Javasko Oy
- Juhani Haavisto Oy
- Kolmeks Oy
- Konepaja Stamac Oy
- Kumera Drives Oy
- Kumera Machinery Oy
- Leden Finland Oy
- Levypyörä Oy
- Logent Factory Services Oy
- Multimek Oy
- Nestor Cables Oy
- Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
- Okmetic Oy
- Prysmian Group Finland Oy
- Pumppulohja Oy Ab
- Rautpohjan Konepaja Oy
- Richter Karhula Oy
- Sacotec Components Oy
- Sako Oy
- Sauna360 Oy
- Seger Oy
- Skoda Transtech Oy
- Teknoware Oy
- Vallox Oy
- Valmet Flow Control Oy
- Valtasiirto Oy
- VAMM Steel Oy
- Wille Machines Oy
- Wipro Infrastructure Engineering Oy
- Bronto Skylift Oy Ab
- Genelec Oy
- Halton Marine Oy
- Halton Oy
- Metso Finland Oy
- Metso Metals Oy
- Nokia Oyj – Oulu
- Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy – Oulu
- Nokia Technologies Oy – Oulu
- Okmetic Oy
- Ponsse Oyj
- Prysmian Group Finland Oy
- Sah-Ko Oy
- Sako Oy
- SKODA TRANSTECH Oy
- Steris Europe, Inc. Suomen sivuliike
- Sumitomo SHI FW Energia Oy
- Teknoware Oy
- Tevo Lokomo Oy
- Valmet Flow Control Oy
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy – Turku ja Vaasa
- Wärtsilä Oyj Abp – Turku ja Vaasa
Several support strikes will be organized
Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT, the Finnish Seafarers’ Union SMU, and the Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL have announced that they will support the Industrial Union’s collective agreement negotiations by imposing a blockade on all Finnish ports. In addition to the blockade, JHL has declared it will also target the operational areas of VR Transpoint and North Rail Ltd.
The blockade means that employees will remain at work but will not handle goods or cargo from certain companies.
The blockade began on January 27. During the blockade, dockworkers will not load goods or cargo related to specific companies involved in the Industrial Union’s strikes.
- Boliden Harjavalta Oy
- Boliden Kokkola Oy
- Metso Finland Oy
- Meyer Turku Oy
- Mäkelä Alu Oy
- Okmetic Oy
- Outokumpu Chrome Oy
- Outokumpu Stainless Oy
- Ovako Imatra Oy Ab
- SSAB Europe Oy
- Valmet Technologies Oy (excluding Lapua)
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy
- AGCO Power Oy
- Boliden Harjavalta Oy
- Boliden Kokkola Oy
- Kuusakoski Oy
- Meyer Turku Oy
- Outokumpu Stainless Oy
- Ponsse Oyj
- SSAB Europe Oy
- Valtra Oy Ab
- Boliden Harjavalta Oy
- Boliden Kokkola Oy
- Metso Finland Oy
- Meyer Turku Oy
- Mäkelä Alu Oy
- Okmetic Oy
- Outokumpu Chrome Oy
- Outokumpu Stainless Oy
- Ovako Imatra Oy Ab
- SSAB Europe Oy
- Valmet Technologies Oy (excluding Lapua)
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy
- ABB Oy
- Helkama Velox Oy
- Kalmar Finland Oy
- Kone Hissit Oy
- Kone Industrial Oy
- Konecranes Finland Oy
- Konecranes Global Oy
- Normet Oy
- Purso Oy
- AGCO Power Oy
- Boliden Harjavalta Oy
- Boliden Kokkola Oy
- Kuusakoski Oy
- Metso Finland Oy
- Meyer Turku Oy
- Mäkelä Alu Oy
- Okmetic Oy
- Outokumpu Chrome Oy
- Outokumpu Stainless Oy
- Ovako Imatra Oy Ab
- Ponsse Oyj
- SSAB Europe Oy
- Valmet Technologies Oy (Ei koske Lapuan toimipaikkaa)
- Valtra Oy Ab
- Wärtsilä Finland Oy
- John Deere Forestry Oy
- K. Hartwall Oy
- Kongsberg Maritime Finland Oy
- Kuusakoski Oy
- Meka Pro Oy
- Ruukki Construction Oy
- Sandvik Mining and Construction Finland Oy
- Sandvik Mining and Construction
- Boliden Harjavalta Oy
- Boliden Kokkola Oy
- John Deere Forestry Oy
- K. Hartwall Oy Ab
- Kongsberg Maritime Finland Oy
- Kuusakoski Oy
- Meka Pro Oy
- Meyer Turku Oy
- Outokumpu Stainless Oy
- Ponsse Oyj
- Ruukki Construction Oy
- Sandvik Mining and Construction Finland Oy
- SSAB Europe Oy
- Valtra Oy Ab
The Finnish Construction Trade Union announced on Friday, January 17, that it will participate in the Industrial Union’s strike with a solidarity strike from January 27 to February 1 and on February 10–14. by halting work across all agreement sectors at the following sites:
- Boliden Harjavalta Oy
- Outokumpu Chrome Oy, Tornio plant
- Outokumpu Stainless Oy, Tornio plant
- SSAB Europe Oy, Raahe
- Abloy Oy
- Hanza Mechanics Joensuu Oy
- John Deere Forestry Oy
- Ouneva Oy
The solidarity strike applies to shifts starting between Monday at 12:00 AM and Friday at 5:59 PM. It also affects employees of other companies who perform tasks falling under the scope of the Finnish Construction Trade Union’s agreement sectors at the aforementioned sites.
Ban on overtime and shift changes
Additionally, the Industrial Union and the Trade Union Pro have imposed a ban on overtime and shift changes in the technology industry, effective from Monday, January 13. The Industrial Union’s overtime ban will remain in effect until Sunday, March 2 at 24.00, while Pro’s overtime and additional work bans will end on Friday, February 28.
Pro has also implemented restrictions across the entire technology industry sector, including a ban on accumulating flex-time balances, a prohibition on changing shifts, and a restriction on leisure travel for business purposes.
Beyond the technology industry, the Industrial Union’s ban on overtime and shift changes extend to the basic chemical industry, plastics products industry, chemical products industry, and the oil, natural gas and petrochemical industries. However, the ban does not apply to emergency work or tasks necessary to safeguard life and health.
Negotiations for a new collective agreement between the Technology Industries of Finland and the Industrial Union began on September 12, 2024. However, talks ended without resolution on January 9, and no further negotiating dates have been set. The National Conciliator will mediate the dispute on Saturday, February 8.
The views of the parties on wage increases differ significantly. In November, the SAK (The Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions) unions announced that they would demand a 10 percent pay increase for two years, including a 6 percent rise in the first year.
On January 9, Technology Industries of Finland proposed an agreement aimed at improving the purchasing power of wage earners during the contract period. Since the negotiations began in September, the employer’s objective has been to achieve a responsible and balanced agreement that safeguards Finnish jobs and employees’ purchasing power.
Negotiations with senior salaried employees will continue
Senior salaried employees have not issued any industrial action notices. Negotiations on the collective agreement for senior salaried employees will continue on February 25.
Negotiations are also ongoing for the collective agreements of salaried and senior salaried employees in the design and consulting sector, as well as for the IT service sector, and no industrial action notices have been issued. Negotiations on the collective agreement for senior salaried employees in the design and consulting sector will continue on February 13.
For more information
