työtaistelulaki

The Finnish term "työtaistelulaki" translates to labor dispute law or industrial action law. It refers to the legislation in Finland that governs the rights and obligations of employers and employees during labor disputes, particularly strikes and lockouts. The primary legislation governing these matters is the Act on Measures in Labour Disputes (Laki työtaistelutoimenpiteistä).

This law defines what constitutes a legal labor dispute and outlines the procedures that must be followed before industrial action can be initiated. Key provisions include requirements for notice periods before strikes or lockouts can commence, and the prohibition of certain types of industrial action, such as sympathy strikes that extend beyond a certain scope. The law also addresses the role of conciliation in resolving disputes and the potential consequences for engaging in illegal industrial action.

The purpose of työtaistelulaki is to balance the right of employees to take industrial action to improve their working conditions with the need to maintain a functional economy and protect the public interest. It aims to provide a framework for collective bargaining and dispute resolution, ensuring that industrial action is a last resort and is conducted in a regulated manner. The legislation is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the labor market and societal needs.