Tekniikan akateemiset TEK

Work life

Jobs the size of Europe

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Society

Owain's corner: Immigration is the key to Finland's future

Blog post

Work life

When grief arrives at the workplace

News article

Culture and community

TJS-webinar: Who has the right to live and work in Finland

Event | 23.5.2024

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.

Services and benefits

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

Employment and law

Job search and career

Salary

Unemployment insurance

Get to know all services and benefits

How can we best serve you?

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

If you're not yet a TEK member, join now!

Latest news and blogs

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Mika Maliranta puhuu TEKin valtuustolle.

Society

News article

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

Work life

Blog post

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

Blog post

Tech fields need more applicants

We need every single tech professional and natural scientist, as we navigate digitalization and the green transition.

Society

Blog post

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.

Students

News article

Teekkari humour is alive and well

The May Day aka vappu magazines published by teekkaris are greatly anticipated, loved, hated and frowned upon. This is how Tamppi is born.

Joukko ihmisiä istuu pöydän ääressä pohtimassa syntyjä syviä.

Organisation

News article

Entrepreneurs did well – seeking more services

According to TEK’s labour market survey, the earnings of TEK entrepreneur members increased. The average income for full-time entrepreneurs rose by over 10%, and even part-time entrepreneurs saw a 9% increase.

Työnantaja ja työntekijä sopimuksen ääressä.

Legal

News article

Frequently asked questions about fixed-term employment contracts

Is there something you would like to ask about fixed-term employment contracts? In this article, we have collected answers to some of the most common questions about fixed-term employment contracts.

Work life

News article

Jobs the size of Europe

Timo Hallantie allocates EU money to breakthrough technologies and encourages to apply for EU jobs.

Kynttilä ja kehyksissä oleva kuva tyhjässä kokoushuoneessa.

Work life

News article

When grief arrives at the workplace

A specialist from the Surevan kohtaaminen project and two people who have lost a loved one talk about how workplaces should prepare for cases of death and how you can support a bereaved colleague.