työpidepin

Työpidepin is a Finnish term that roughly translates to "work stoppage" or "work slowdown." It refers to a deliberate action by workers to reduce their productivity or cease working for a period, often as a form of protest or negotiation tactic. Unlike a full strike, a työpidepin may involve workers performing their duties but at a significantly slower pace, or engaging in other forms of industrial action that disrupt operations without a complete walkout.

The purpose of a työpidepin can vary. It is often employed when workers feel their demands are not being met by employers during contract negotiations. It can be a way to exert economic pressure without the immediate financial hardship for workers that a full strike might entail. By slowing down work, production targets can be missed, and delivery schedules can be disrupted, thereby affecting the employer's profitability and reputation.

The legality and specific implementation of työpidepin can depend on labor laws and collective bargaining agreements in Finland. While not as common as a full strike, it remains a tool in the arsenal of organized labor to advocate for better working conditions, wages, or other employment-related issues. The effectiveness of a työpidepin relies on the ability of the workforce to coordinate and maintain the slowdown, and on the employer's vulnerability to such disruptions.