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Timo Hallantie seisoo takanaan Bryssel.
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What is TEK?

TEK is a trade union for academic engineers and architects in Finland.

In Finland, trade unions work closely with the employers’ organisations to ensure that the Finnish market is open, fair and competitive. On a personal level, this means that we negotiate the framework for employment conditions and salaries on your behalf, to make sure you have fair working conditions.

We are a professional organisation that supports you in your career. By becoming a member, you will have access to our experts, who can advise you on any issues regarding your work life in Finland. Through our services, we will help you make informed choices in all aspects of your career, from how to get your foot in the market to navigating Finnish work life.

Get to know our services in more detail below.

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As a TEK member you have access to the best tools for building your career, as well as valuable benefits!

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How can we best serve you?

We offer a wide range of membership services to support you at different stages in your career. 

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Manu Kiiskilä esittelee työtään Tutki-Kokeile-Kehitä 2024 finaalissa.
Students
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Young people developed a human-like chess machine and a computer vision that learns using less data

This year’s winners of the TuKoKe science competition for children and young people came from Tampere and Taipalsaari, as well as from Maunula, Puistola and Etelä-Haaga in Helsinki. The name TuKoKe stands for “tutki, kokeile, kehitä,” meaning “explore, experiment, develop.”
Vanhemmat pienen lapsen kanssa kotona.
Work life
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How people in technology workplaces think about parental leaves

Parents with young children are familiar with the parental leave reform, and they feel that it contributes to a more even distribution of family leave between parents. Those working in the field of technology feel that the employers’ attitudes are supportive of families, and that the use of family leave is mostly welcomed in the workplace. For example, more than 90% of parents of children under school age think that their employer offers sufficient support for reconciling work and family life. On the other hand, there is a fair amount of uncertainty around family leave, and some parents with young children feel that the use of family leave may pose a threat to their career development.
Teemu Hankamäki katsoo suoraan kameraan.
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TEK found 10 flaws in the bill on local collective bargaining – read the full list of proposed amendments

The Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK believes that the starting point for extending local collective bargaining should be a balance between freedoms and responsibilities. More freedoms are now being granted, but the equal conditions for contract negotiations and contract monitoring and sanctions are not addressed or increased. The bill should be amended in this respect.
Teemu Hankamäki katsoo kameraan sisätiloissa.
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TEK proposes giving up the staggering of earnings-related daily allowance – especially highly educated professionals would be hit hard

The Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is opposed to the government’s proposal to lower the amount of earnings-related daily allowance, or the so-called staggering of earnings-related daily allowance. “Highly educated professionals have little influence over this, despite being active.”
TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen kuvattuna TEKin toimistolla
Society
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Spending limits session acknowledges conditions for growth, but flounders in other areas

TEK applauds the government for sticking to the RDI investment targets in its session on spending limits. However, the government scores lower in other areas, such as its earned income tax solution.
Mika Maliranta puhuu TEKin valtuustolle.
Society
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Things look absolutely awful right now

Even zero growth would be an achievement for the Finnish economy this year. The numbers laid on the table by financial experts at TEK's Council Arena were so bleak that the entire audience listened to them in complete silence.
TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen kuvattuna TEKin toimistolla
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Number of Finns in EU positions is collapsing

It is important for EU institutions to have a good understanding of the conditions and situation in Finland as well.
Education
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Tech fields need more applicants

We need every single tech professional and natural scientist, as we navigate digitalization and the green transition.
Owain Hopeaketo
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Owain's corner: Immigration is the key to Finland's future

The aim of my work is to improve the ability for international experts to both join TEK, and to find their place in Finnish society. That means it is a job of bridging gaps. These bridges cannot be built from one side alone.