Union's appeal dismissed; employer's refusal to negotiate collective agreement upheld as lawful under Finnish law.

The Labour Court dismissed the Union's appeal against the City of Jyväskylä's refusal to negotiate a collective agreement. The Union argued that the employer failed to meet negotiation obligations, while the employer contended that no agreement was necessary given the specific circumstances. The court upheld the employer's decision, ruling that the refusal to negotiate was lawful under the relevant statutory framework.