Tallink Silja announced that it will begin co-determination negotiations starting next week, specifically on the 23rd of the month. The company's communications director, Marika Nöjd, confirmed this information to Iltalehti. The negotiations will involve 26 employees at the Helsinki Ruoholahti office and in Åland, with reports indicating that up to 10 individuals could face layoffs.

The discussions will focus on changes within the company's support functions, which encompass sales, marketing, communications, and HR. The need for these negotiations is attributed to production-economic reasons, including rising costs that the company is facing. Additionally, the proposed changes aim to streamline and reorganize the company's operations to enhance efficiency.

Staff were informed about the upcoming negotiations on Tuesday, and director Nöjd expressed that the news is understandably distressing for the employees involved. The outcome of these negotiations could significantly impact the workers' morale and job security as the company seeks to adapt to the current economic landscape.