Dock strike threatens Finnish recovery

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Series Details 11.3.10
Publication Date 11/03/2010
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A strike that has crippled Finland’s ports in March 2010 threatened to undermine recovery in an export-dependent economy still reeling from its deepest recession since the country won independence from Russia in 1918.

Related Links
Website: Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) http://www.ek.fi/www/en/index.php
EK: Press Release, 9.3.10: Stevedoring strike begins – road transport strike delayed http://www.ek.fi/www/en/index.php?we_objectID=11062
Website: Finnish Port Operators Association http://www.satamaoperaattorit.fi/pages/en/about-us.php
Website: Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (AKT) http://www.akt.fi/en
Helsingin Sanomat, 10.3.10: Mediation efforts in harbour strike suspended until Wednesday afternoon http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Mediation+efforts+in+harbour+strike+suspended+until+Wednesday+afternoon/1135253564460

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