Labour court dismissed union's appeal against employer's refusal to grant leave for union activities.

The Labour Court dismissed the Finnish Electrical and Electronics Union's appeal against Palta's refusal to grant Are Oy employees leave for union duties. The union argued that the employer failed to provide sufficient time for collective bargaining and representation, while Palta contended that operational needs justified the denial. The court ruled that the employer's decision was lawful as it balanced the employees' rights with the company's legitimate operational requirements.