Speaking about the challenges posed by the economic crisis, the minister of finance has called on the social partners to reach a centralised wage agreement. According to the minister, a moderate yet comprehensive wage agreement would be both good for purchasing power and for economic predictability.
English: http://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/6944-urpilainen-hopes ...
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