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International support for
striking managerial staff
in technology industry
Helsinki (05.11.2011 - Juhani Artto) The striking managerial staff in the
Finnish technology industry has received support from the International
Metalworkers' Federation IMF and the European Metalworkers' Federation EMF.
In its message to the trade unions that represent the 10,000 strikers IMF
states: "The IMF fully supports your demands for same wage increases that
were achieved a week ago in collective bargaining negotiations for other
workers in the Finnish technology industry. Employers cannot
unilaterally decide at the local level who gets wage increases. Compensation
pay for salaried workers when travelling outside of working hours is fair
and justified."
According to the YTN, the bargaining organization of the managerial staff,
EMF not only supports the demands of the strikers but has also promised more
concrete support action if the strike is to be prolonged.
The National Conciliator, Esa Lonka will meet the representatives of the
parties, YTN and the Federation of Finnish Technology Industry, on Sunday
November 6. A week ago both parties turned down the mediation proposal put
forward by the National Conciliator.
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