The Industrial Union, Trade Union Pro and the Federation of Professional and Managerial Staff (YTN) have issued strike warnings after breaking off collective bargaining negotiations in the chemical and technology industries. The Industrial Union stated that its strike would take place at 50 workplaces, with a combined headcount of 7,200, in the key export industries. Employee representatives broke off negotiations on new collective agreements in the chemical and technology industries, citing unbridgeable disagreements about wage increases. Negotiations in the technology industry are relevant for all wage earners as the industry typically sets the so-called general pay rises that are adopted also in other industries.
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