Mini-cruises and passenger travel company Tallink and the Seamen's Independent Union finalized the details of a four-year collective agreement that will raise wages by at least 13%. The state-owned company and the union started negotiations following a warning strike last month. The union initially fought for a 17.5% increase for service personnel and 22.5% rise for technical personnel. It settled for a 13.5% increase for service personnel and a 16.1% rise for technical personnel.
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