This Friday, trade unions will organise a political demonstration that may halt public transportation in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and close schools and daycare centres. At the University, however, Friday is a normal work day.
If the demonstration prevents employees from commuting to work, they may request a holiday for that day or use extra work hours accrued in the access control system. Superiors may also grant a telecommuting day for Friday, if the employee's work duties can be carried out remotely. If other arrangements are not possible, employees may also take an unpaid leave on Friday.
Employees may participate in the demonstration in their own time if their flexible work hours permit. Participation must, however, be announced to the superior.