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Widespread industrial strikes have begun in Finland, affecting various sectors from Wednesday through Friday. The strike includes daycare and early childhood education services, factories, grocery stores, public transport, air traffic, and more. The impact is a result of several trade unions and workers’ confederations opposing government reforms and social security cuts. Parents face disruptions in childcare and early education, while public transport services, including trains and buses, will be drastically curtailed on Friday. Air traffic will almost come to a standstill at major airports on Thursday and Friday, leading to flight cancellations and rerouting.

The strikes also affect the trade sector, with grocery stores, restaurants, and food production facilities closing on Thursday. Additionally, the construction sector experiences stoppages, impacting major industries like Stora Enso, UPM, and Huhtamäki. Postal services, delivery, logistics, and maintenance services will be disrupted as over 10,000 postal service employees and transport industry workers join the strike, affecting mail, parcel sorting, and various other services. The strikes reflect widespread discontent among employees opposing government policies, causing significant disruptions across the country.