AKT Backs the Industrial Union’s Collective Bargaining Negotiations with a New Blockade from February 10–14
The Auto- ja Kuljetusalan Työntekijäliitto (AKT) is launching a third blockade to support the Industrial Union’s collective bargaining negotiations. The blockade starts on Monday, February 10 at 6:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, February 14 at 11:59 p.m., unless an agreement is reached earlier.
During the blockade, stevedores will not handle goods or cargo belonging to companies involved in the Industrial Union’s strikes. This applies to designated technology industry companies and is in effect at all Finnish ports.
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January 30, 2025
AKT Supports the Industrial Union’s Negotiations with a New Blockade from February 3–8
The Auto- ja Kuljetusalan Työntekijäliitto (AKT) is intensifying the Industrial Union’s negotiations by launching a second blockade. The blockade starts on February 3 at 6:00 a.m. and ends on February 8 at 4:00 p.m., unless a settlement is reached earlier.
This blockade applies to specified companies in the technology and chemical industries and is in force at all Finnish ports. During the blockade, stevedores will continue working but will not handle goods or cargo belonging to certain companies.
At present, this blockade does not affect shipments handled by Shipit’s partners. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this notice if there are any changes.
What is a “käsittelysaarto” (handling blockade)?
A handling blockade is a labor action in which employees remain at work but refuse to move or process products or raw materials from specific companies. The purpose is to speed up the Industrial Union’s contract negotiations by blocking the flow of these companies’ goods.
AKT acts responsibly by excluding any measures that could threaten life, health, or the environment from its industrial action.
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January 27, 2025
The Auto- ja Kuljetusalan Työntekijäliitto (AKT) has announced its support for the Industrial Union’s contract negotiations by organizing port blockades from January 27 to February 1, 2025. The blockade begins on January 27 at 6:00 a.m. and ends on February 1 at 4:00 p.m.
Currently, these blockades do not affect shipments handled by Shipit’s partners. We will monitor developments and update this notice if any changes occur.
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