TEK had 18 objectives for the previous Parliamentary Election; for the 2027 election, TEK has identified 34 objectives. TEK’s priorities this time around are the standard of education, the rights of salary-earners and increasing funding for research and development.

General Council elections 2026. The most important issue for voters in TEK’s council election was that TEK should actively advocate for better working conditions and strong earnings development for its members. The candidates and the council largely share these priorities. Artificial intelligence, however, divided opinions.

Unemployment among recent graduates with a Master’s degree in engineering or technology has risen by 28 per cent and among architects by 58 per cent over the past year. However, unemployment among TEK members is lower than among those who are not members of the union.

People who regularly talk to their supervisor about their pay get salary increases more frequently than others, reveals TEK’s recent labour market survey. TEK’s Salary Researcher Tuunia Keränen shares her top tips for talking up your pay.

TEK sponsored nearly one thousand student events across Finland last year. The practical work is carried out by TEK’s student liaisons with locals. If you want help with your event, get in touch!

The 2025 labour market survey by TEK reveals a wide salary spread even among roles of the same level. The gap between the highest and lowest earners is widest at the senior management level.