HELSINKI (From news reports) -- Finland's Labour Court has ruled that forestry giant Stora Enso must pay nearly 800,000 euros in compensation over a dispute regarding the dismissal of employees at its Veitsiluoto mill in 2021.

The case stems from the dismissal of the company's 11 shop stewards. The court found Stora Enso had violated the collective labour agreement as well as its obligations to provide alternative work and training opportunities.

Stora Enso has been ordered to pay compensation amounting to 710,000 euros to eight of the dismissed employee representatives.

The Finnish Forest Industries Federation was also ordered to pay 6,000 euros to the Paper Workers' Union. The Federation shares responsibility with Stora Enso for covering legal costs, bringing the total compensation to nearly 800,000 euros.