Finland: Transport workers' labor unions start rail and bus strikes nationwide, March 1-10

Transport workers' labor unions start rail and bus strikes across Finland, March 1-10. Likely transport disruptions.

Event

Labor unions representing transport workers start nationwide strikes, March 1-10, over calls for increased pay. The Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (AKT) has started industrial action March 1-7. The Railway Union Finland (RAU) has also started an overtime ban March 1. The Finnish Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors (JHL) and the Finnish Railway Union (RAU) will also strike March 6-10. Bus and train services are likely to be disrupted nationwide. Further strikes are planned March 13-17.

The industrial action is likely to cause delays and cancelations on bus and train services nationwide. Congestion is likely on remaining services. There may be increased demand for alternative transport means such as taxis. Striking transport workers may protest at transport hubs and outside government buildings. These are unlikely to be disruptive.

Advice

Check all transport bookings if traveling in Finland during the affected period. Allow extra time if traveling on remaining services. Follow local travel and security advice; avoid all protests.