A key union of Finnish industrial workers said on Friday it had rejected a settlement proposal in its wage dispute with employers, firming up plans that several unions will go on strike in February.
High inflation and an uncertain economic outlook have stalled the ongoing round of negotiations between employee unions and employer organisations in Finland where wages are determined in national collective agreements.
The Finnish Industrial Union, which has around 200,000 members and is considered to have a central role in setting a benchmark for pay rises for all unions, said it had rejected an agreement proposed by the national conciliator.
