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AKT boss out, victory for sacked comms chief

Timo Räty, boss of the Transport Workers’ Union (AKT), was suspended by the union's council on Thursday. The body also ruled to reinstate dismissed communications chief Hilkka Ahde, who was fired by Räty after accusing him of bullying.

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Ahde says she plans to return to the office after her sick leave ends.

The union's decision to suspend Räty was unanimous and followed a meeting on Räty's management of union office personnel. His suspension will last for the duration of an official police investigation into his actions.

The union boss has been at the centre of a storm of charges and counter-charges following accusations of workplace harassment and police investigations.

YLE reported earlier this week that police investigations have raised suspicion of Räty's involvement in psychological assault targeting staff members in addition to violations of work safety laws.

Sources: YLE