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In 2023 number of working days lost in labour disputes decreased clearly from the previous year

release | Statistics on labour disputes 2023

According to Statistics Finland, there were 120 labour disputes in Finland in 2023. The number of employees involved in labour disputes was around 59,700 and the number of working days lost was about 83,000. One year earlier, the number of employees involved in labour disputes was about 177,600 and the number of working days lost was around 962,600.

Key selections

  • The number of labour disputes in 2023 was 120, of which actual labour disputes numbered 107 and strike threats 13.
  • The majority of labour disputes, 101, or 84 per cent, were strikes and strike threats.
  • The number of labour disputes and working days lost was highest in manufacturing (C).

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Labour disputes in 2000 to 2023

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