Public sector workers issue strike warning

Some 76,000 state employees are threatening industrial action as three unions issue strike warnings.

A sign for the Finnish Meteorological Institute.
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is one of the public organisations affected by the strike warning. Image: Sasha Silvala / Yle
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Unions representing public sector workers issued a second strike warning on Monday, affecting some publicly-run workplaces.

The warning was submitted by the Negotiation Organisation for Public Sector Professionals (JUKO), the Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors (JHL) and Trade Union Pro.

A three-day strike is set to begin on 22 April at 00:01 and end on 24 April at 23:59, unless an agreement is reached on pay raises for 76,000 state employees.

According to JUKO, the strike will be limited to roles that do not directly affect people's safety or health, nor pose significant risks to property.

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