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Työporukka pöydän ääressä, ylhäältä päin kuvattuna.

International Expert Advocacy Forum

Event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/international-expert-advocacy-forum

Akava and TEK do not accept the proposed changes to dismissal on personal grounds

Akava (Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff in Finland) and TEK as its member union do not approve of the Government's proposed legislative amendments concerning the dismissal of employees on personal grounds. According to the proposal, a valid reason would suffice for terminating an employment contract in the future. Akava and TEK emphasise that current legislation and established case law provide a basis for employee job security.

News article

Keywords:

work life, employment and law, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/akava-and-tek-do-not-accept-the-proposed-changes-to-dismissal-on-personal-grounds

Tekniikan akateemiset TEK

TEK is the largest organisation for academic engineers and architects in Finland, with a professional community of 77,000 members. We are an organisation that will accompany you throughout your career, from the beginning of your studies through all stages of developing your career. We provide legal advice, career coaching, and salary advice to our members.

https://www.tek.fi/en/node/77

Privacy statement for TEK’s General Council elections

The Privacy statement for TEK’s General Council elections defines how members’ personal data is handled regarding TEK’s elections.

Keywords:

TEK, data protection and security, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection/privacy-statement-for-teks-general-council-elections

Kolme henkilöä keskustelee läppärin ääressä.

Entrepreneur

If you are already running your own business or considering setting up your own company, it is worth getting to know our services!

Keywords:

member services and benefits, employment and law, unemployment insurance, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/entrepreneur

Jäynä Culture

A Jäynä is a harmless practical joke, made with a sense of humour, and often featuring technology. It has the purpose of amusing not only its creator, but also the target audience and the general public. Jäynä traditions form an integral part of Teekkari culture.

Keywords:

teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/teekkari/jayna-culture

Otaniemi team crowned Teekkari Pranksters of the Year

The winning jäynä tackled a timely question: How does our ability to concentrate vary across different settings?

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/otaniemi-team-crowned-teekkari-pranksters-of-the-year

Nainen lukee Tekniikka & Talous -lehteä sohvalla.

Alma Media's magazines for TEK members

Your membership includes up to two Alma Media magazines. You can subscribe to digital magazines or bundle subscriptions, which allow you to read the same magazine digitally in addition to the paper version.

Keywords:

membership magazines, member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/membership-benefits/alma-medias-magazines-for-tek-members

Susanna Bairoh giving her keynote speech at NWiTA 2025.

Mind the gender gap – and why leap over it

Why do I want to see more women in the field of technology, a field that researchers like me have found to favour men? It's not because misery loves company but because in tech the positives far outweigh the negatives.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, gender equality, TEK's research, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/mind-the-gender-gap-and-why-leap-over-it

Information about TEK's election

TEK is founded, owned and managed by its members. The General Council represents the members in TEK's decision-making and in TEK's elections, the members vote on who will represent them for the 2026-2029 period.

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/teks-election/information-about-teks-election

Kipinä competition 2026

Kipinä is a competition for young people, where they can show off their skills in science and technology!

Keywords:

children and youth, award, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/kipina-competition-2026

Contact information

Contact TEK's office, regional advisors or student liaisons if you have any questions.

Keywords:

TEK's regional offices, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information

Orkesteri esiintyy nuorille EUCYS-kilpailun tilaisuudessa.

The international science contest brought new friends – Apply to join next year's Kipinä

The best part of the EU contest for young scientists was the community and the discussions with other contestants, say the Finnish representatives. They were selected from the Kipinä contest organized by TEK (Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland).

News article

Keywords:

Kipinä competition, children and youth

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-international-science-contest-brought-new-friends-apply-to-join-next-years-kipina

TEK's Science Day for Families, Tampere

Event

Keywords:

children and youth, event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/teks-science-day-for-families-tampere-0

Ihmisiä pöydän ympärillä ylhäältäpäin kuvattuna.

TEK's election

TEK General Council elections are coming up – are you a future decision-maker?

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/teks-election

Finland's economy and security of supply rely on foreign experts

"There is a growing need for immigrants and foreign skilled workers. The technology industry plays a key role in, for example, the development of artificial intelligence and quantum computing. These fields are already dependent on international experts. When the economy turns upward, this shortage of skilled workers will only deepen," write TEK's Owain Hopeaketo and Barona's Elina Santalahti in today's Vieraskynä in Helsingin Sanomat.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, TEK, work life, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finlands-economy-and-security-of-supply-rely-on-foreign-experts

The 2025 Nobel Laureates in Economics explain why technological progress is the engine of economic growth

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics. Their research explains how technological progress can create sustainable economic growth.

Blog post

Keywords:

economy, research, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-2025-nobel-laureates-in-economics-explain-why-technological-progress-is-the-engine-of-economic-growth

Ihmisiä istuskelemassa viihtyisässä tilassa

TEK Lounge

TEK Lounge is a space for all TEK members. Visit our Lounges in Helsinki, Tampere, Lappeenranta and Turku!

Keywords:

TEK's regional offices, local operations, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/tek-lounge

Kerhot

Tekkiläiset harrastavat ja verkostoituvat kymmenissä kerhoissa eri puolilla Suomea. Löydä omasi!

Keywords:

club, local operations, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/tietoa-tekista/jasenten-yhteiso/kerhot

TEK's clubs

TEK members are active and network in dozens of clubs all over Finland. Find yours!

Keywords:

club, local operations, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/teks-clubs

Palaveri neuvotteluhuoneessa jäsenten kesken

Decision-making

TEK is founded, owned and managed by its members. The General Council, chosen from among the members, is TEK’s highest decision-making body.

Keywords:

regional club, board of directors, club, decision-making, TEK, committee, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee pöydän ääressä.

Change negotiations (muutosneuvottelut)

What is it and what to do when facing change negotiations?

Keywords:

shop steward, cooperation negotiations

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/work-life-in-finland/change-negotiations-muutosneuvottelut

Opiskelijoita, Aalto-yliopisto, opiskelijaedustajat

How to become a student representative?

Do you want more power, networks and expertise? Are you eager to influence the policies of a nationally significant and influential organisation? As a student representative, you will get to experience all this. Application period for 2026 representatives is 9.10.-9.11.2025.

Keywords:

student, decision-making, TEK, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/how-to-become-a-student-representative

Tiina Henry-Biabaud

Marketing expert

tiina.henry-biabaud@tek.fi | +358922912265

Tiina Henry-Biabaud työskentelee TEKissä järjestömarkkinoinnin asiantuntijana sekä YTN tietoalan viestijänä. Hänellä on pitkä kokemus yksityiseltä sektorilta sekä suomalaisten että kansainvälisten yritysten markkinointiviestinnästä sekä verkkopalveluiden kehittämisestä. Tiina on myös toiminut Aalto-yliopiston Kauppakorkeakoulussa mediaviestinnän tuntiopettajana sekä Ranskassa asuessaan frontend-kehityksen kouluttajana. Koulutukseltaan Tiina on kansainvälisen yritysviestinnän kauppatieteiden maisteri ja tietojohtamisen diplomi-insinööri.

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/tiina-henry-biabaud

Opiskelijoita istumassa nurmikolla kesäisenä päivänä

Equality Guide

This Equality Guide offers concrete tips for building a more equal and non-discriminatory student culture as well as for intervening in inappropriate behaviour.

Keywords:

student, gender equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/equality-guide

Joukko ihmisiä keskustelemassa, nauru, ilo, lounge

Recommend TEK membership

Do you have a friend or a colleague who is not yet a TEK member? Recommend TEK membership!

Keywords:

membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/recommend-tek-membership

Over 4,000 international members and counting

TEK has reached a new record number of international members, in total 4,288. “We’re thrilled that our membership is becoming more representative and more international,” says TEK’s Project Manager for International Experts Owain Hopeaketo.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/over-4000-international-members-and-counting

Jussi Nousiainen

Regional advisor, Tampere

jussi.nousiainen@tek.fi | +358505780959

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/jussi-nousiainen

Stand up for yourself!

The next TEK council elections will be held in spring 2026. If you have a little election fever or the flame of enthusiasm is already burning, learn the basics of council work here and prepare for the electoral term.

News article

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, general council, TEK's election

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/stand-up-for-yourself

AI belongs to all of us

In Finland, the management of artificial intelligence has centred around an AI elite of 40–49-year-old men. Mikko Särelä from TEK believes that it is high time to include all employees. Mikko Mattila from Kone and Girish Agarwal from Vaisala are here to tell us how it can be done.

News article

Keywords:

promotion of interests, tech, artificial intelligence, work life, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ai-belongs-to-all-of-us

Wellbeing by popular demand

Did you know that TEK offers support for mental wellbeing? The theme interests members and gets good feedback.

News article

Keywords:

wellbeing, member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/wellbeing-by-popular-demand

ITU: Cornerstone

Looking for distinguished researchers in technology and natural sciences!

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/itu-awards/itu-cornerstone

Events

Keywords:

event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events

ITU Awards

Innovation – Technology – Upheaval = ITU. The next application round opens on 10th November 2025, stay tuned!

Keywords:

award, TEK, ITU technology awards

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/itu-awards

ITU: Forerunners

Are you and your team the real forerunners of team spirit?

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/itu-awards/itu-forerunners

News and blogs

Keywords:

TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs

Neljä henkilöä ylipiston laboratoriossa.

Universities are going green

Sustainable development and the green transition increasingly characterise the teaching and research in universities.

News article

Keywords:

sustainable development, green transition, Aalto University, LUT University, University of Oulu, Tampere University

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/universities-are-going-green

Kaksi henkilöä seisoo suljetun oven takana ja haluaa ovesta sisään.

No-one should have to experience discrimination

There are many different situations in the workplace, but everyone should feel that they belong.

News article

Keywords:

discrimination, employment and law, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/no-one-should-have-to-experience-discrimination

Piirroskuva hybridipalaverista, jossa kolme ihmistä on toimistolla ja yksi etänä.

See you at the office?

Employers are increasingly requiring their staff to return to the office. Those who have become accustomed to working from home have reported feeling comfortable working remotely and say they would consider changing jobs if they are forced to return to the office. Changing practices should be openly discussed in the workplace.

News article

Keywords:

remote work, leadership

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/see-you-at-the-office

ITU: Breakthrough

The field of technology is evolving and keeping up with the times – is it thanks to you?

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/itu-awards/itu-breakthrough

Owain's corner: Are international experts being exploited?

A supported, secure workforce with sufficient sanctions for exploitation needs to be the direction of Finland’s future. As a union, we must continue pushing for that.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-are-international-experts-being-exploited

Eveliina Turkulainen

Lawyer

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/eveliina-turkulainen

Hidden Job Market and Networking Skills: Myths, Skills, and Opportunities

Event

Keywords:

event, job search

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/hidden-job-market-and-networking-skills-myths-skills-and-opportunities

How to start a business in Finland

Event

Keywords:

AKY – Akavalaiset Yrittäjät, event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/how-to-start-a-business-in-finland

Auntie's discussion packages

Event

Keywords:

wellbeing, mental health

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/aunties-discussion-packages

Unpaid internships

Unpaid internships have no place in architecture.

Keywords:

architect, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/unpaid-internships

Wellbeing

From time to time even the most professional workers will experience self-doubt, stress and may even fear burnout. We wish to support our members in taking care of their wellbeing at work.

Keywords:

wellbeing

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/wellbeing

Kolme henkilöä keskustelemassa työasioista

Salary

We collect data on the salaries of TEK members on an annual basis. Check your salary level and prepare for salary negotiations with our tips!

Keywords:

salary, salary advice, Salary Surveyor, salary recommendation

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/salary

Neljä henkilöä tekemässä töitä pyöreän pöydän ääressä

Labore study: Doctors reach high salaries, but slower than before

According to a recent study, people with doctoral degrees still have higher salaries than those with a lower-level degree. However, the labour market has cooled off significantly for doctors since the early 2000s. This can be seen in, for example, slower postdoctoral salary trends and slower salary trends than people with master’s degrees.

News article

Keywords:

salary, work life, research, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/labore-study-doctors-reach-high-salaries-but-slower-than-before

Milja Yli-Hongisto

Lawyer (on family leave until August 2026)

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/milja-yli-hongisto

Henkilö työskentelee läppärin kanssa sohvalla.

tiina.henry-biabaud

As a member of TEK, Danske Bank gives you extensive benefits for your personal and business banking needs.

Keywords:

member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/membership-benefits/tiinahenry-biabaud

Opiskelijoita istuu LUT-yliopiston nurmikolla.

Students

As TEK's student member you have access to a variety of benefits and services to support your career. Join your professional community now – student membership is free of charge!

Keywords:

membership, student, salary, job search, job search and career, employment and law, graduation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students

Henkilö työskentelemässä tietokoneella ja puhelimella

Working as a student

Looking for a summer job or a thesis job? Should you join an unemployment fund? What kind of salary you should ask for?

Keywords:

student, salary, job search, job search and career, employment and law, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/working-as-a-student

Neljä henkilöä istumassa pöydän ääressä keskittyen omiin tehtäviinsä. Etualalla olevalla on kädessään puhelin ja edessään kannettava tietokone.

Budget talks bring hope for the unemployed, but retreat on RDI funding is a disappointment

Easing the ability to study while receiving unemployment benefits is an excellent decision from the government’s budget negotiations. However, curbing the growth of RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) funding unnecessarily hampers growth and productivity.

News article

Keywords:

membership fee, Research, Development and Innovation (RDI), unemployment, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/budget-talks-bring-hope-for-the-unemployed-but-retreat-on-rdi-funding-is-a-disappointment

Arja Lindfors

Event coordinator

arja.lindfors@tek.fi | +358 9 2291 2230

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/arja-lindfors

Maisa Holm

Career coach

maisa.holm@tek.fi | +358 9 2291 2251

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/maisa-holm

Lay-offs – here's how it works

Here we have collected basic information on lay-offs and the temporary changes that the pandemic has caused to legislation and collective agreements concerning the laying off process.

News article

Keywords:

layoff, employment contract, employment relationship

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/lay-offs-heres-how-it-works

Henkilö suttaa kalenteria piirroskuvassa.

Answers to questions about lay-offs

In this article, we have collected answers to the most common questions about lay-offs.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, layoff, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/answers-to-questions-about-lay-offs

Henkilö TEK-huppari päällä kuvattuna takaapäin.

Update your employment details and take part in a draw!

Our members' employment details are vital when negotiating work conditions and collective agreements. We will raffle an Oura Ring 4 ring among all those who have updated their job details during September.

News article

Keywords:

membership, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/update-your-employment-details-and-take-part-in-a-draw

Tiimi on kokoontunut työpöydän äärelle keskustelemaan.

Nominate a recipient for a product development award

Do you know of an inspiring project or experiment? Submit a nomination for the Product Development Path Makers award 2025. Nominations are open until September 14. All finalists will receive €8,000.

News article

Keywords:

innovation, award, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nominate-a-recipient-for-a-product-development-award

Survey shows increasingly fewer international experts plan to stay in Finland permanently

The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland and Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK are concerned about research findings on the position of international experts. The unions propose means of getting top experts into employment more effectively and motivating them to remain in Finland.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, TEK's research, research, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/survey-shows-increasingly-fewer-international-experts-plan-to-stay-in-finland-permanently

Survey results: How are international technology experts doing?

Event

Keywords:

event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/survey-results-how-are-international-technology-experts-doing

Kaksi henkilöä tarkastelee Työkirjan artikkelia LinkedInistä

Mastering the hidden job market (22.9.-30.11.2025)

Event

Keywords:

job search, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/mastering-the-hidden-job-market-229-30112025

TEK studies: International experts

How does working life change when the technology sector becomes international? Can international students find a career in Finland and what is it like to build a life in Finland as an immigrant? Find out in TEK's studies.

Keywords:

internationality, TEK's research, research, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-international-experts

Vaasa

Find out more about Teekkari culture in Vaasa.

Keywords:

teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture, University of Vaasa, Åbo Akademi

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/teekkari/teekkari-cities/vaasa

Jussi Nousiainen toimistossa kasvoillaan vakava ilme.

Why did architects get less?

Are architects not valued? Are the negotiators incompetent? Are architects pushovers compared to engineers?

Blog post

Keywords:

architect, dual membership, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/why-did-architects-get-less

Tapio Heiskari

Educational policy expert

tapio.heiskari@tek.fi

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/tapio-heiskari

Workbook

Workbook offers advice and resources in job search and career planning for students in technology, architecture, mathematics and natural sciences.

https://www.tek.fi/en/workbook

What happened to the growth goals?

On Wednesday, 6th August, Minister of Finance Riikka Purra published her proposal for next year's state budget. Looking at the proposal for a while only deepens the astonishment: why are we cutting growth measures? In particular, cutting the university index and shifting the objectives of RDI funding to the distant future are measures that will eat up precisely the growth stimuli that this government has advertised.

Blog post

Keywords:

economy

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/what-happened-to-the-growth-goals

TEK studies: Students

How are students and recent graduates in the field of technology coping? How much do they work during their studies? Our research reveals what tech students and recent graduates are up to – read more!

Keywords:

student research, TEK's research, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students

Industrial Management graduates earn the most at graduation

What is the employment situation for recent graduates in engineering and architecture across different fields of study? And how satisfied are they with their studies? Read more about different fields.

News article

Keywords:

Graduate Survey, TEK's research, work life, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/industrial-management-graduates-earn-the-most-at-graduation

CareerBoost job search programme, Autumn 2025

Event

Keywords:

CV, work life, unemployment

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/careerboost-job-search-programme-autumn-2025

Kaksi henkilöä kahvilassa, kannettava tietokone, kahvi

Update and maintain your skills

Gaining new skills is a worthwhile investment. You can build, expand, and strengthen new competencies, for example, while working, studying or during periods of unemployment.

Keywords:

competence, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/job-search-and-career/update-and-maintain-your-skills

Global phenomena

How will AI, circular economy or continuing professional development shape our future? Check out these reports.

Keywords:

innovation, sustainable development, education, artificial intelligence, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/global-phenomena

Finland’s AI elite consists of men aged 40–49 – “It’s high time to include all employees”

Finland’s AI elite has received significantly more supplementary training and retraining in artificial intelligence than others. Now, everyone else needs training too, says Mikko Särelä, expert for industrial and innovation policy at Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK.

News article

Keywords:

TEK's research, artificial intelligence, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finlands-ai-elite-consists-of-men-aged-40-49-its-high-time-to-include-all-employees

Kaksi henkilöä lounge-tilassa, taaimmainen iloitsee.

TEK is the most attractive trade union

Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is also the most respected trade union, according to a recent survey by Taloustutkimus.

News article

Keywords:

member services and benefits, TEK, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-is-the-most-attractive-trade-union

Membership benefits

As a TEK member you are entitled to a number of discounts and benefits on, for example, banking and insurances.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/membership-benefits

Strike benefit for TEK members

Please note, that TEK no longer receives strike benefit applications for strikes in spring 2025. Read more about the strike benefit below.

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/work-life-in-finland/collective-agreement-negotiations/strike-benefit-for-tek-members

Discounted membership fees

You may be eligible for a discount on your regular TEK membership fee. See the terms and conditions.

Keywords:

membership fee, membership fee discount, membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/membership-fees/discounted-membership-fees

Collective agreement negotiations

Here you can find more information about collective agreement negotiations concerning TEK members.

Keywords:

promotion of interests, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/work-life-in-finland/collective-agreement-negotiations

Mentoring

Mentoring is a great way to exchange ideas and get tips on career changes, strengthen your professional identity, and identify your strengths. The TEK mentoring programme is one of a kind: it focuses on people with a technical background.

Keywords:

mentoring, job search and career, career

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/job-search-and-career/mentoring

3-/6-month rule comes into force – does it impact you?

Of all the proposed and implemented laws by this government since their election in 2023, this has been perhaps the one most discussed and, especially amongst non-native Finnish residents, most feared. It is important to summarize what the law does to you as an international technology expert, writes TEK's Owain Hopeaketo.

Blog post

Keywords:

internationality, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/3-6-month-rule-comes-into-force-does-it-impact-you

Owain's corner: Weakening trade unions weakens Finland’s attractiveness

At a time when Finland is desperate to attract talent, anti-union policies threaten to weaken the very thing that makes Finland a country worth choosing. That won’t just lead to the loss of individuals, but of whole families.

Blog post

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-weakening-trade-unions-weakens-finlands-attractiveness

Tampere

Find out more about Teekkari culture in Tampere, Hervanta.

Keywords:

Tampere University, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/teekkari/teekkari-cities/tampere

Collective agreement negotiations raise salaries by hundreds of millions of euros

The spring of strikes brought highly educated professionals more or less the same pay rises as everyone else. TEK members will see their salaries rise by thousands of euros between 2025 and 2027.

News article

Keywords:

salary, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/collective-agreement-negotiations-raise-salaries-by-hundreds-of-millions-of-euros

Työnantaja ja työntekijä neuvottelevat työsuhteesta.

Changes to Cooperation Act at the beginning of July

The threshold for applying the Cooperation Act will be raised to cover companies and corporations that regularly employ at least 50 people. In addition, negotiation times will be reduced by half.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/changes-to-cooperation-act-at-the-beginning-of-july

Swecon työntekijöitä seisoo portaikon alla ryhmänä.

Sweco’s management set up diversity goals

Sweco wants to attract more women and ensure that professionals who do not speak Finnish and who are of all ages and neurodiversities enjoy working there. Management commitment is the key to achieving this goal.

News article

Keywords:

neurodiversity, gender equality, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/swecos-management-set-up-diversity-goals

Sirkku Pohja istuu TEKin Pasilan Loungessa.

Implementing DEI – where to begin?

DEI stands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In short, DEI is about how these three things are promoted in an organisation.

News article

Keywords:

neurodiversity, gender equality, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/implementing-dei-where-to-begin

Your membership

Keep your details and contact information up-to-date – you will be the first to know about current news in your industry and the services available to you.

Keywords:

membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/your-membership

TEK Mentoring Program 2025

Event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/tek-mentoring-program-2025

New collective agreement for the architectural design sector – strikes are cancelled and ban on flexibility ends

Senior salaried employees in the architectural design sector have a new collective agreement. This means that the strikes previously announced at two companies in the sector for May 28 and May 30 are cancelled. The ban on flexibility that applied to the entire sector also ends.

News article

Keywords:

architect, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-collective-agreement-for-the-architectural-design-sector-strikes-are-cancelled-and-ban-on-flexibility-ends

Opiskelijoita istuu auringossa haalarit päällä

Salary recommendations

TEK gives starter salary recommendations for recent graduates and trainees annually. Check out what kind of salary you can ask for!

Keywords:

student, salary, salary recommendation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/salary-recommendations

New collective agreement for universities: trial on teaching hour caps, salary increases according to general line – strike threat cancelled

JUKO, Pro and JHL as well as employer organisation Finnish Education Employers have accepted the proposal by National Conciliator Anu Sajavaara to resolve the university labour dispute. The 24-hour strike that was to affect the University of Helsinki and the University of Turku on May 27th has been cancelled.

News article

Keywords:

JUKO, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-collective-agreement-for-universities-trial-on-teaching-hour-caps-salary-increases-according-to-general-line-strike-threat-cancelled

Strike notice for the Universities of Helsinki and Turku – 13,000 university employees to strike

JUKO, Pro and JHL have today issued a strike notice for the University of Helsinki and the University of Turku. The 24-hour strike will begin at 00:01 on 27th May and end at 23:59 if no solution is found before then on the terms and conditions of employment and salary increases for university employees. Conciliation continues today, Monday 12th May.

News article

Keywords:

JUKO, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/strike-notice-for-the-universities-of-helsinki-and-turku-13000-university-employees-to-strike

Kolme henkilöä kävelee ja pyöräilee rakennusten edessä.

Graduation

Are you about to graduate or have you already completed your degree? Congratulations! As a recent graduate, you get full TEK membership at a discounted price for the first year.

Keywords:

membership fee, membership fee discount, membership, salary, job search, job search and career, employment and law, graduation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/graduation

Henkilö heiluttaa TEKin sateenkaarevaa lippua värikkään portaikon alla.

TEK partners with Helsinki Pride – “Collective agreements can have a broad impact”

Work life should be fair, safe and equal for everyone, according to the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK. One way to achieve this is through collective agreements.

News article

Keywords:

LHBTIQ+, TEK, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-partners-with-helsinki-pride-collective-agreements-can-have-a-broad-impact

Blog: Everyone won – except one

In Finland's county and municipal elections, a red wave swept across the country, the Centre Party painted the map green, and the National Coalition Party managed to slightly increase its share of the vote. How will the election results affect the members of TEK? How about government policy?

Blog post

Keywords:

elections, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-everyone-won-except-one

Kipinä-kilpailun voittaneet neljä nuorta istuu vierekkäin portaikossa.

Kipinä winners studied the effect of hormone pollution on plants, the life cycle of stars, and killing bacteria with an electric fly swatter

The winners of the Kipinä science competition for young people, organised by TEK, are Sofia Koivumäki, Zofia Järvinen, Hermanni Sallinen and Niilo Sipilä. They will represent Finland this autumn at the EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS).

News article

Keywords:

Kipinä competition, children and youth

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/kipina-winners-studied-the-effect-of-hormone-pollution-on-plants-the-life-cycle-of-stars-and-killing-bacteria-with-an-electric-fly-swatter

No settlement proposal – Strike at Tampere University begins on Wednesday, May 7th

A 24-hour strike by JUKO, JHL, and Pro, representing the employees, will begin at Tampere University on Wednesday. Conciliation will continue this week on Thursday and Friday.

News article

Keywords:

JUKO, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/no-settlement-proposal-strike-at-tampere-university-begins-on-wednesday-may-7th

Oulu

Find out more about Teekkari culture in Oulu, Linnanmaa.

Keywords:

University of Oulu, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/teekkari/teekkari-cities/oulu

Wesibussi, jonka edessä seisoo sen järjestäjiä.

Tech students from Oulu riding for a good cause

Once again this year, you can celebrate the week leading up to May Day (Wappu or Vappu in Finnish) in Oulu by getting on board the Wesibussi. The proceeds from tickets go to the patients of the children’s hospital.

News article

Keywords:

University of Oulu, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tech-students-from-oulu-riding-for-a-good-cause

University labor negotiations stalled – strike notice for Tampere University

“Salary increases for university staff are still unresolved, as the employer's offer for general increases is significantly below the general trend,” state JUKO, JHL and Pro. To expedite the negotiations, the organisations issued a strike notice for Tampere University on April 22nd.

News article

Keywords:

JUKO, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/university-labor-negotiations-stalled-strike-notice-for-tampere-university

TEK members succeeded in municipal and county elections

A total of 75 TEK members were chosen as councilors and 77 as deputy councilors in the municipal and county elections.

News article

Keywords:

TEK, elections, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-members-succeeded-in-municipal-and-county-elections

Kaksi nuorta henkilöä istuu maassa keräämässä rahaa.

Vaasa was the first to fall victim to a jäynä

Teekkari history. The first National Jäynä Competition was held in Vaasa 23–24 September 1986.

News article

Keywords:

history, teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/vaasa-was-the-first-to-fall-victim-to-a-jayna

Hannu Rintala

Municipality: Riihimäki

Education: M.Sc. (Industrial Eng.) | Occupation: Entrepreneur, real-estate, holidayhomes

Age: 58

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/hannu-rintala

Henkilöitä istuu TFiF-TEK Loungessa Turussa.

TEK Regional offices

The regional office and regional representative offer your most important member services locally.

Keywords:

TEK's regional offices, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/tek-regional-offices

A quarter of newly graduated architects and academic engineers don’t think they’ll stay in Finland

Overall, a quarter of newly graduated architects and academic engineers saw themselves working abroad five years after graduation. The figure is even higher amongst non-Finnish respondents.

News article

Keywords:

Graduate Survey, internationality, TEK's research, research, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/a-quarter-of-newly-graduated-architects-and-academic-engineers-dont-think-theyll-stay-in-finland

Eduhouse: AI skills for knowledge workers

Event

Keywords:

artificial intelligence, work life, training

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/eduhouse-ai-skills-for-knowledge-workers

TEK and TFiF awarded the wastewater recyclers, reactor physics code developers, and academic team spirit champions

The winners of the new ITU technology awards are NPHarvest, the research team developing Serpent code at VTT, and the Industrial Engineering and Management research unit at the University of Oulu. The awards will be presented today in Helsinki.

News article

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award, tech, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-and-tfif-awarded-the-wastewater-recyclers-reactor-physics-code-developers-and-academic-team-spirit-champions

New innovation recovers phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater

Startup company NPHarvest in Espoo is the winner of ITU Breakthrough Award. According to the award citation, the company’s membrane technology constitutes a technological and commercial breakthrough that benefits the environment and has significant economic value.

News article

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award, tech

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-innovation-recovers-phosphorus-and-nitrogen-from-wastewater

Code developed in Finland to model nuclear reactors is already one of the best known in the world

The Serpent code, which originated from a doctoral dissertation, is used by more than 200 organisations, including MIT and Cambridge. The calculation code models the interaction of neutrons and photons. The team at VTT that has been developing the code was presented with the Cornerstone Award by TEK and TFiF.

News article

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award, tech

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/code-developed-in-finland-to-model-nuclear-reactors-is-already-one-of-the-best-known-in-the-world

Oulun tuotantotalouden tutkimusyksikköä kahvilla.

Human factors of industrial management

The Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) research unit of the University of Oulu has a proven reputation for a positive atmosphere. The unit’s encouraging spirit of competition also produces results. TEK and TFiF are awarding the unit the ITU Forerunners Award.

News article

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/human-factors-of-industrial-management

Juhani's corner: What is your reason to vote?

Blog post

Keywords:

promotion of interests, column, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/juhanis-corner-what-is-your-reason-to-vote

New Collective Agreements for the Technology Industry, Consulting Sector, and IT Service Sector

The negotiation results for the collective agreements for senior salaried employees in the technology industry, consulting sector, and IT service sector have now been approved and the new collective agreements have come into effect. The collective agreements of the sectors affect thousands of TEK members.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-collective-agreements-for-the-technology-industry-consulting-sector-and-it-service-sector

Kaksi henkilöä katsoo läppäriä työpöydän ääressä.

Ethics in tech

As forerunners in technology, we bear a great responsibility for making ethical choices and considering impact, because technology often develops faster than regulation.

Keywords:

TEK, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-makes-a-difference/ethics-in-tech

Membership fees

In 2025 TEK's membership fee for full members is €351 (€29.25 per month).

Keywords:

membership fee, membership fee discount, membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/membership-fees

Opiskelijoita keskustelemassa rimaseinän edessä

Blog: Integration at the focus of TEK's local election panel

The reason for the TEK's local election panel discussion is clear: Finland needs international experts. Cities play a crucial role in welcoming these individuals and their families, as well as supporting their integration.

Blog post

Keywords:

TEK, elections, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-integration-at-the-focus-of-teks-local-election-panel

Engineering Education Seminar 2025

Event

Keywords:

Graduate Survey, student, TEK's research, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/engineering-education-seminar-2025

Johannes Ahlnäs

Municipality: Kotka

Education: DI | Occupation: Physicist

Age: 41

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/johannes-ahlnas

Heidi Kjellman

Marketing Specialist

heidi.kjellman@tek.fi | +358922912014

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/heidi-kjellman

Uravalmennus toimistolla, kaksi henkilöä

Personal career coaching

Are you wondering how to develop your career? Are you looking for a job but don't know where to start? Or are you having difficulties in communicating your skills?

Keywords:

competence, job search, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/job-search-and-career/personal-career-coaching

7 reasons to vote

The municipal and county elections are being held as we speak. This time, TEK has seven municipal and county election goals. Read and embrace them and make a difference!

News article

Keywords:

elections, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/7-reasons-to-vote

Aino-Kaisa Manninen

Municipality: Oulu

Education: M.Sc. (Tech.), Master of Health Science | Occupation: Executive Director

Age: 36

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/aino-kaisa-manninen

Hamed Makian

Municipality: Lappeenranta

Education: Master of Engineering, Information Technology | Occupation: Data Science

Age: 43

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/hamed-makian

Kaksi henkilöä analysoimassa tutkimustuloksia

Research

We know because we ask. The goal of TEK's research is to provide high-quality insights about the work life in the field of technology.

Keywords:

TEK's research, research, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research

Kaksi piirrettyä henkilöä kättelee, toisella on selkänsä takana porkkanoita.

Non-solicitation clauses can be just as restrictive as non-compete clauses

A non-solicitation clause aims to prevent an employee from soliciting other employees to move to a new employer or customers to become customers of a new employer.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/non-solicitation-clauses-can-be-just-as-restrictive-as-non-compete-clauses

Student liaisons are like TEK’s antennae

TEK’s student liaisons, known as opiskelijayhdyshenkilöt or tykit in Finnish, support local student cultures and encourage new students to become members of TEK. They know what is happening on campuses now and in the future.

News article

Keywords:

student, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/student-liaisons-are-like-teks-antennae

LGBTQ+ friends across campus boundaries

Tampere-based Sekava ry offers a community and peer support for LGBTQ+ students – and a reason for homebodies to go out and meet people.

News article

Keywords:

LHBTIQ+, student, Tampere University

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/lgbtq-friends-across-campus-boundaries

TEK Graduate Survey results 2024

Newly graduated academic engineers and architects are satisfied with their degrees. Of the academic engineers and architects who graduated in 2024, 90% would choose the same degree again. The employment situation at the time of graduation declined slightly compared to last year. Especially international graduates find it difficult to enter the Finnish job market. View the results in more detail on this page!

Keywords:

Graduate Survey, TEK's research, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students/tek-graduate-survey-results-2024

Petteri Räty

Municipality: Kuopio

Education: MSc (Tech) | Occupation: entrepreneur

Age: 39

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/petteri-raty

Johanna Hellberg

Municipality: Kauniainen

Education: M. Sc. (Tech.) | Occupation: Geotechnical designer

Age: 43

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/johanna-hellberg

Elina Wanne

Municipality: Espoo

Education: M.Sc (Tech) | Occupation: Development Manager, sustainable development

Age: 49

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/elina-wanne

Tuore TEKin hallituksen puheenjohtaja Arto Timperi kukitettuna valinnan jälkeen.

Arto Timperi becomes TEK’s new chair

At its meeting in Tampere on Friday, 21st March, the General Council of the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK elected PhD Arto Timperi as the chair of TEK’s board.

News article

Keywords:

board of directors, decision-making, TEK, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/arto-timperi-becomes-teks-new-chair

Municipal and county elections 2025

We at TEK want to do our part to ensure that technology and those who make it are visible during the elections. TEK member, are you a candidate in the municipal or county elections? Make a candidate page for yourself!

Keywords:

elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-makes-a-difference/municipal-and-county-elections-2025

Miska Veijola-Kara

Municipality: Oulu

Education: Master of Science | Occupation: Chemist

Age: 28

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/miska-veijola-kara

Hannu-Pekka Poikonen

Municipality: Lohja

Education: DI | Occupation: Head of IT

Age: 45

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/hannu-pekka-poikonen

Saana Rossi

Municipality: Helsinki

Education: Architect | Occupation: Researcher

Age: 33

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/saana-rossi

Daniel Hollen

Municipality: Vantaa

Education: Master of Science (Technology), MBA | Occupation: Product Manager

Age: 37

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/daniel-hollen

Maximilian Järvinen

Municipality: Sipoo

Education: Tietojenkäsittelytieteen LuK | Occupation: Opiskelija

Age: 28

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/maximilian-jarvinen

Johanna Ahopelto

Municipality: Vaasa

Education: PhD, D.Sc. (industrial management) | Occupation: entrepreneur, CEO

Age: 58

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/johanna-ahopelto

Väinö Tuovinen

Municipality: Turku

Education: Student of Political Science and Computer Science | Occupation:

Age: 26

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/vaino-tuovinen

Lappeenranta

Find out more about Teekkari culture in Lappeenranta, Skinnarila.

Keywords:

LUT University, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/teekkari/teekkari-cities/lappeenranta

Lappeenrannan Ylioppilastalo kuvattuna talvella ulkoapäin.

30 years in Lappeenranta

President Martti Ahtisaari inaugurated the Student Union Building in Lappeenranta in the autumn of 1994. TEK’s Regional Advisor Saku Laapio was on the Board of the Student Union when the building project started.

News article

Keywords:

history, teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/30-years-in-lappeenranta

Marcell Berta

Municipality: Espoo

Education: Bachelor of Science (Technology), Electrical Engineering | Occupation: Board member of Aalto University's Student Union (AYY), Master's student of Mathematics

Age: 24

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/marcell-berta

Fanni Mattsson

Municipality: Espoo

Education: B.Tech. | Occupation: student & student active, research assistant

Age: 28

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/fanni-mattsson

YTN issued a strike warning to the technology industry – see if the strike affects you

YTN, which negotiates salaries also for many TEK members, has issued strike warnings for the technology industry. In this article, we put together some questions and answers on the subject.

News article

Keywords:

public sector, collective agreement, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ytn-issued-a-strike-warning-to-the-technology-industry-see-if-the-strike-affects-you

Anna Nikitina

Municipality: Lappeenranta

Education: M.Sc. in Technology, LUT-Univesity | Occupation: Project Engineer

Age: 29

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/anna-nikitina

Simon Hajjar

Municipality: Lappeenranta

Education: Tekniikan ylioppilas | Occupation: Opiskelija

Age: 25

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/simon-hajjar

Marianne Taipale

Municipality: Helsinki

Education: M.Sc. (Eng.) | Occupation: Teacher (STEM)

Age: 60

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/marianne-taipale

Opettaja ja kaksi opiskelijaa teknisten laitteiden parissa

Towards equal representation in tech

A study on ways to achieve gender balance in the field of technology at universities.

Keywords:

student, TEK's research, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students/towards-equal-representation-in-tech

Tekkiläinen käyttämässä kannettavaa tietokonetta

Create a candidate page for the municipal or county elections

TEK member, are you a candidate in the municipal or county elections? Make a candidate page for yourself! We want to promote candidates who are TEK members and help voters find TEK candidates easily.

Keywords:

elections, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-makes-a-difference/municipal-and-county-elections-2025/create-a-candidate-page-for-the-municipal-or-county-elections

Bo Lönnqvist

Municipality: Espoo

Education: DI | Occupation: Chief Business Officer

Age: 60

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/bo-lonnqvist

Petri Seppälä

Municipality: Tampere

Education: MSc (computer science) | Occupation: Software designer

Age: 49

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/petri-seppala

Kristian Rehnström

Municipality: Vantaa

Education: M.Sc. (Tech) | Occupation: Director, Corporate Relations

Age: 57

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/kristian-rehnstrom

Pilar Meseguer

Municipality: Kaarina

Education: Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Architecture. | Occupation: Municipal Architect for Marttila and Oripää. I am also a City Council member, a member of the Urban Development Committee, and a board member of the Turku Region Water Ltd.

Age: 51

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/pilar-meseguer