The Impact of Ongoing Strikes on the Savings Talks and Small Businesses: A Journalist’s Perspective

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Sakari Laukkanen is worried about the impact of ongoing strikes on the participation of all parties in the savings talks. The long-lasting strikes have affected various industries, including Laukkanen’s advertising factory, Teippar, located in Kemi. Due to the strikes, Laukkanen had to issue layoff notices to all staff members, with layoffs expected next week affecting two or three out of eight employees.

The four-week extension of the strikes has caused significant disruptions in various industries. Teippari, Laukkanen’s company, has experienced canceled orders and delays in material deliveries due to the strikes. The lack of orders and delays in material deliveries reminds Laukkanen of the challenges faced during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to these challenges, construction delays have added further complications for Teippar. For instance, a shipment of new production equipment from Asia was stuck at the port due to strike-related disruptions. These issues have made it difficult for Teippari to keep up with its operations and meet customer demands.

Laukkanen hopes for an end to the strikes and calls on all stakeholders involved in savings talks – including employees, pensioners, unemployed individuals, and employers – to participate actively in discussions that address economic concerns arising from the strikes. He believes that by working together towards finding solutions that benefit everyone involved will help avoid further layoffs and ensure sustainable growth for businesses like Teippari.