There will be changes in the city's services on Thursday, December 14 as a result of the industrial action

The effects of the political strikes of the SAK member unions also apply to the city of Riihimäki. JHL, the trade union that brings together public sector employees, is organizing a nationwide 14-hour industrial action on Thursday, December XNUMX.

The sports hall and ice rink are closed

The Riihimäki sports hall and ice rink will be completely closed on Thursday, December 14. The tracks will not be ridden and the ice on the outdoor fields will not be taken care of on the day of the strike.

Patience in traffic

The plowing and sanding of the streets will probably be done on Thursday, but in case of difficult weather conditions, the work will take place more slowly than usual.

Those who travel are advised to allow a little more time than usual for their journeys and to drive with caution.

Public transport and school transport operate normally

Riihimäki's local traffic runs normally on Thursday. In the area of ​​the city of Riihimäki, the operator is Lehdon Liikenne Oy, which is not part of the strike. Similarly, school transport can be carried out normally.

Food is normally available in schools and kindergartens

Palmia Oy is responsible for the food supply of schools and daycare centers in the city of Riihimäki. According to Palmia, in Riihimäki, schools and daycare centers serve lunch as usual on Thursday. However, there may be menu changes for school and kindergarten meals.

Kindergarten and school yards can mostly be plowed on Thursday, but for example the creation of snow and sanding of stairs by hand may not be done. There are also deficiencies in the cleaning of the premises on that day.

Among the city employees affected by the political strike are JHL members who work in the technical sector, the energy sector and Riihimäki Water.

JHL has declared a ban on overtime and shift changes, as well as a ban on temporary transfers for the period of 11.-14. december The ban on temporary transfer prevents situations where employees are transferred to different workplaces, for example, due to a staff shortage.

Office holders and employees of non-striking trade unions are at work on Thursday.

City services will operate normally again on Friday, December 15.