The Uncertainty of Teippar: Sakari Laukkanen’s Concerns Amidst the Ongoing Strikes

Sakari Laukkanen, the owner of an advertising factory called Teippar in Kemi, is worried about the impact of the ongoing strikes on his business. The long-lasting strikes have caused disruptions in various industries, including Laukkanen’s company, which has experienced canceled orders and delays in material deliveries due to the strikes.

Due to the strikes, Laukkanen had to issue a layoff warning to his entire staff, with layoffs expected to take place next week affecting two or three out of eight employees. He hopes for an end to the strikes and calls for all stakeholders, including employees, pensioners, unemployed individuals, and employers, to participate in discussions to address the economic impact of the strikes.

Laukkanen believes that industrial peace is essential to finding solutions that benefit everyone. He emphasizes the need for concrete suggestions from the employee side on how to handle the situation and hopes that the strikes will come to an end soon to avoid further layoffs. The challenges faced by Teippar during this period remind him of those faced during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chains were disrupted due to lockdowns and travel restrictions.