The Public and Welfare Sectors Union JHL in Finland has announced a new strike warning set to take place in the private social services sector from March 3 to 5. This strike is applicable to all work done in member companies of the employer organization, the Welfare Sector Association Hali. The current negotiations regarding the collective labor agreement in the private social services sector are being mediated by the country’s national conciliator and have reportedly become severely stalled, prompting this latest warning.

JHL's announcement notes that the strike is targeted at the ongoing negotiations, which have not progressed satisfactorily. In its press release, the union emphasized that primary union officials, including chief stewards and safety delegates, would be excluded from the strike during times they are performing their duties in these official capacities. This move aims to ensure some continuity in operations while still pressing for resolution in collective bargaining negotiations.

This development highlights the tensions and challenges within Finland's labor market, particularly in the welfare and social services sectors, which have seen significant pressures in recent years. As the union pushes for better terms in the wake of stalled negotiations, it underscores the ongoing struggle between labor organizations and employers in addressing workers' rights and compensation, which may have broader implications for social service delivery across the nation.