Theatre sector negotiation result approved – several strikes cancelled

The parties approved a collective agreement on the tasks of theatrical performers and dancers on Tuesday, the Office of the National Mediator told the X News Service.

The union of theatre and media workers Teme and the employers’ organisation Suomen Teatterit had discussed the outcome of the negotiations in their administrations on Monday.

The approval means that the strikes in professional theatres across the country, announced for four days in April, will be cancelled. The overtime and shift ban already in force was also lifted.

However, the labour dispute concerning the actors has not yet been settled. According to the Office of the National Mediator, mediation in the dispute started on Tuesday and will continue on Thursday if the parties do not find a solution before then.

The Actor Association has previously left a warning of a strike, which would be held on April 5.