Mediation of labour disputes concerning conventional and multipurpose icebreakers and international transport to continue this week

There is a threat of a work stoppage by deck officers pending, due to take effect on traditional and multipurpose icebreakers on 21 March 2018 at 14.00 and in international transport on 23 March 2018 at 6.00.

National Conciliator Minna Helle mediated the labour disputes between the Finnish Ship’s Officers’ Union and the Finnish Shipowners’ Association today.

Mediation of the labour dispute concerning conventional and multipurpose icebreakers will continue on Tuesday 13 March 2018 at 14.00 and mediation of the labour dispute concerning international transport on Wednesday 14 March 2018 at 16.00.