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TEK-pinssi.
The Election Committee oversees TEK's election
Council elections do not happen out of thin air. The Election Committee is responsible for ensuring that the elections run smoothly. In the run-up to the 2026 elections, the committee has been discussing issues such as the election compass and electronic voting. What goes on behind the scenes before members get to vote?
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK's election

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-election-committee-oversees-teks-election

Kaarin Taipale katsoo kameraan.
Kaarin's corner: Creating a council that suits TEK’s diversity
A TEK council that represents our member diversity, whether in youth, gender, internationality or anything else, is a better council for TEK.
Blog post
Keywords:
column, decision-making, elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/kaarins-corner-creating-a-council-that-suits-teks-diversity

Maria Kultanen katsoo kameraan
The long road to clout
Long-term advocacy means you need to build trust and understand the structures of decision-making. There is plenty of room here. Would you like to join us?
Blog post
Keywords:
column, elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-long-road-to-clout

Viiden vuonna 2025 ilmestyneen TEK-lehden kannet
Vote for the best cover of TEK magazine from last year
Vote for the TEK magazine cover you like best and you could win an Oura ring.
News article
Keywords:
TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/vote-for-the-best-cover-of-tek-magazine-from-last-year

TEKin vaalit, TEK's election 2026.
Vote electronically in TEK's General Council elections
For the first time, TEK’s General Council elections will be completely electronic. For each cast vote, we donate three euros to charity – that’s two good deeds per voter!
News article
Keywords:
TEK's election, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/vote-electronically-in-teks-general-council-elections

Jari Jokinen katsoo kameraan.
TEK's Jari Jokinen appointed as Akava's first vice-chairman
Akava's Board has been organised and vice-chairs have been elected.
News article
Keywords:
Akava, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-jari-jokinen-appointed-as-akavas-first-vice-chairman

TEK-pinssi.
Ask us about becoming a candidate in TEK's council elections!
At TEK, the members are represented by the General Council, comprising 70 members chosen by election every three years. The next elections will take place in March 2026, and the nomination process is on until 9th February. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions – read them and join the process!
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Keywords:
decision-making, TEK's election

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ask-us-about-becoming-a-candidate-in-teks-council-elections

Vaalit 2026.
What would make TEK better?
We asked the chairpersons of the current council groups what they have achieved during the ongoing council term, how their group stands out from others, and how TEK should be improved in the future.
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK, TEK's election

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/what-would-make-tek-better

TEKin puheenjohtaja Arto Timperi
Next stop: 100,000 members
TEK is a strong advocate for continued investment in education and research.
Blog post
Keywords:
decision-making, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/next-stop-100000-members

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo suoraan kameraan.
TEK's Teemu Hankamäki re-elected as YTN's chair
Current YTN chair Samu Salo will step down at the end of this year.
News article
Keywords:
TEK, influencing, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-teemu-hankamaki-re-elected-as-ytns-chair

Valtuustoareena syksy 2025.
24 hours as a TEK councillor: the 2025 autumn council meeting
Are you somewhat interested in council work, but don't really know what it means in practice? In this article, we follow the 2025 council's autumn meeting – you'll find out what meetings are like and how time-consuming they are. Welcome along!
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK's election, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/24-hours-as-a-tek-councillor-the-2025-autumn-council-meeting

Vaalit 2026.
Set the direction for TEK
Join us in building TEK to reflect its members, expand your social networks, and follow developments in the labour market from a vantage point. Run for election or vote in the TEK elections!
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK, TEK's election

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/set-the-direction-for-tek

Ilmapalloja joissa lukee TEK.
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

Owain Hopeaketo.
Owain's corner: Is TEK forgetting about unemployed Finnish members?
International experts being happy and employed in Finland is a vital part of creating the jobs that will improve the unemployment level.
Blog post
Keywords:
column, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-is-tek-forgetting-about-unemployed-finnish-members

Mia Adolfsson ja Sirkku Pohja istuvat sohvalla.
The efforts of TEK and four other trade unions were awarded – eradicating inequality
The objective of the award-winning trade union cooperation initiative is to increase diversity at workplaces through practical methods.
News article
Keywords:
gender equality, TEK, work life, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-efforts-of-tek-and-four-other-trade-unions-were-awarded-eradicating-inequality

TEK-takkeja.
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

Arja Lindfors, Maisa Holm.
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

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

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

TEKin tykit ryhmäkuvassa.
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

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

Henkilö selaa padilla TEKin verkkosivuja.
TEK is here for you in uncertain times
Recently, there have been many change negotiations in the workplaces of TEK members due to the tough economic situation. Remember to take advantage of the support offered by TEK.
News article
Keywords:
member services and benefits, cooperation negotiations, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-is-here-for-you-in-uncertain-times

TEK Magazine 1/2025.
The new TEK Magazine is here
Our first ever printed TEK Magazine fully in English comes out on 7th March. You can also find links to the magazine's articles from this article.
News article
Keywords:
TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-new-tek-magazine-is-here

Daniel Valtakari katsoo kameraan.
From your local university all the way to the EU
A familiar face for many: TEK’s senior adviser Daniel Valtakari works for TEK’s members’ benefit both in Finland and globally. His expertise spans from job search advice to collective agreements, all the way to lobbying in the European Union.
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Keywords:
promotion of interests, internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/from-your-local-university-all-the-way-to-the-eu

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
Welcome to our professional community!
We at TEK believe, that reasonable and fair employment conditions ensure the wellbeing of everyone within our professional community.
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Keywords:
TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/welcome-to-our-professional-community

Valtuusto
This is how TEK works
TEK's decision-making is based on member democracy. Read more about the different decision-making bodies in this article.
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/this-is-how-tek-works

Nainen katsoo ulos ikkunasta kylpytakissa.
TEK members favor Member+ holiday apartments
The joint Member+ portal of TEK and other Akava associations gathers all member benefits at one address.
News article
Keywords:
member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-members-favor-member-holiday-apartments

Henkilöitä TEK-hupparit päällä.
TEK's membership grew the most again
At the beginning of 2025, the number of members in Akava unions was 623 924, an increase of 625 from the previous year. For the second year in a row, TEK was the union with the largest increase in membership.
News article
Keywords:
Akava, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-membership-grew-the-most-again

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
Together we make a bigger impact
At TEK, we often work together with our partners to influence legislation and social decision-making that concerns TEK members.
Blog post
Keywords:
Akava, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/together-we-make-a-bigger-impact

TEKin hallituksen puheenjohtaja Mari-Leena Talvitie
Thank you, thank you and thank you
Although I am leaving TEK’s management, TEK is not leaving me.
Blog post
Keywords:
board of directors, decision-making, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/thank-you-thank-you-and-thank-you

Tekoälykouluttaja Antti Meriluoto puhuu TEKin valtuustolle
TEK's General Council met to make decisions for 2025
The autumn meeting of TEK's General Council was held on 14-15 November 2024 at Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Helsinki. The meeting was full of important decisions and topical reviews that will guide the organisation's activities in the coming year.
News article
Keywords:
general council, elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-general-council-met-to-make-decisions-for-2025

TEKin hallituksen puheenjohtaja Mari-Leena Talvitie
The chair of TEK's board changes in the middle of the term
Mari-Leena Talvitie, chair of TEK's board, will become Minister for Science and Culture in January. TEK's General Council will elect a new chair at the spring council in March.
News article
Keywords:
board of directors, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-chair-of-teks-board-changes-in-the-middle-of-the-term

Yleiskuva TEK-loungesta.
“This turned out pretty cool” – new Tampere TEK Lounge has opened
Opened in November, the new TEK Lounge in Tampere is twice as big as the old one. Welcome to spend a day working remotely from here or meeting people you know!
News article
Keywords:
student, TEK's regional offices

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/this-turned-out-pretty-cool-new-tampere-tek-lounge-has-opened

NATO membership opens doors for Finnish companies
National defence investments resulting from the global political situation are boosting the growth of the defence industry in Finland. The priorities of the new European Commission, which will soon take office, also take account of the defence industry in a whole new way.
Blog post
Keywords:
entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nato-membership-opens-doors-for-finnish-companies

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
Make a difference by answering surveys
The ongoing collective agreement negotiations are based, among other things, on the views expressed in our surveys by TEK members working in the sectors under negotiation.
Blog post
Keywords:
TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/make-a-difference-by-answering-surveys

Opiskelijoita haalarit jalassa aurinkopaneelin edessä.
TEK's carbon dioxide emissions continued to fall
TEK's board has decided that emissions will be offset or sequestered elsewhere. So TEK is involved in an Ethiopian afforestation project, an Indian small hydropower and solar energy project, and a biochar project in Germany.
News article
Keywords:
climate change, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-carbon-dioxide-emissions-continued-to-fall

Group for International Experts.
Announcing TEK’s new Group for International Experts
To be the best association for our international members, TEK needs places where their voices can be heard. That is why for the first time, we have started a Group for International Experts, dedicated to turning experiences into action.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/announcing-teks-new-group-for-international-experts

YC:n ryhmäkuva.
YC makes the student voice heard in TEK
Youth Committee (YC) has a lot on their plate: they are involved in TEK's salary recommendations for students, TEK's Equality Guide, student events, TEK's Pride partnership and in the recruitment of student representatives, for example.
News article
Keywords:
student, decision-making, TEK, committee

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/yc-makes-the-student-voice-heard-in-tek

Henkilöitä tapahtumassa, puhuja edessä ja yleisö juttelee toisilleen.
Blog: The what and the how of TEK's international member offerings
In recent years, TEK’s offerings have become ever more accessible and tailored to international members. We should be proud of what has happened, while also recognising that challenges remain, writes Owain Hopeaketo.
Blog post
Keywords:
membership, internationality, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-the-what-and-the-how-of-teks-international-member-offerings

Owain Hopeaketo
Blog: Why are we putting so much work into international members?
This week, TEK is celebrating a week dedicated to our international members. Why is this happening, and why is internationality such a recent focus of TEK’s actions? Project Manager Owain Hopeaketo explains that this is a topic that affects more than just our international members.
Blog post
Keywords:
membership, internationality, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-why-are-we-putting-so-much-work-into-international-members

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
TEK’s Jari Jokinen to lead Association of Nordic Engineers
Jari Jokinen, CEO of the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK, has been elected president of the Association of Nordic Engineers, an organisation that promotes the interests of engineers in the Nordic region. Jokinen wants to focus more attention on influencing EU policies.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-jari-jokinen-to-lead-association-of-nordic-engineers

Johtoryhmä pöydän ääressä
TEK's agents of change
TEK’s current management team has been steering the day-to-day activities of the organization for almost five years. This is how their work has changed TEK.
News article
Keywords:
leadership, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-agents-of-change

Edessä 3D-printteri, takana tiimi.
Nominate a project – Product Development Path Makers 2024
The new award directs attention to the significance of product development. TEK together with Aalto Design Factory, the City of Espoo and Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awards an inspiring experiment, activity or project in November. You can submit a nomination by Sep 25th.
News article
Keywords:
award

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nominate-a-project-product-development-path-makers-2024

Henkilön kädessä on kynä ja pöydällä on avoin opas.
The 3- or 6-month rule drives away technology experts
Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is opposed to the 3- or 6-month unemployment rule proposed by the government. For technology professionals, getting a new job after unemployment is a long and specialised process, which is not taken into account sufficiently in the proposal.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-3-or-6-month-rule-drives-away-technology-experts

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo kameraan sisätiloissa.
TEK: Government proposal for the Act on Mediation in Labour Disputes is unnecessary and detrimental – “Finland needs a new labour market model”
The Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is opposed to the idea of restricting conciliation through legislation, as this is detrimental to free sectoral wage formation.
News article
Keywords:
collective agreement, work life, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-government-proposal-for-the-act-on-mediation-in-labour-disputes-is-unnecessary-and-detrimental-finland-needs-a-new-labour-market-model

Daniel Valtakari katsoo iloisena kameraan.
Daniel Valtakari rose to the top of the trade union movement
Daniel Valtakari was elected as the chairperson of UNI Global’s Professionals and Managers group. UNI Global is an international umbrella organization for trade unions.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/daniel-valtakari-rose-to-the-top-of-the-trade-union-movement

TEKin hallituksen puheenjohtaja Mari-Leena Talvitie
TEK’s chair cherishes constructive dialogue
The duties of TEK's chair can be divided into TEK activities and other advocacy efforts. Board activities are governed by values, the council agreement and the annual budget and plan.
Blog post
Keywords:
board of directors, decision-making, TEK, committee, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-chair-cherishes-constructive-dialogue

Mario Fürst
"Finns are cool" – and visiting TEK was a part of Austrian shop steward training
Being a shop steward is quite similar in Austria and Finland, says Mario Fürst, Automation Engineer and shop steward from Borealis Austria. He visited TEK for 3,5 weeks as a part of his shop steward training.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, shop steward, work life, hed2024

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finns-are-cool-and-visiting-tek-was-a-part-of-austrian-shop-steward-training

Joukko ihmisiä istuu pöydän ääressä pohtimassa syntyjä syviä.
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.
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Keywords:
AKY – Akavalaiset Yrittäjät, entrepreneur, entrepreneur survey, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/entrepreneurs-did-well-seeking-more-services

Opiskelijoita luentosalissa.
Record number of student members, again
Last year, 5,206 student members joined the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK.
News article
Keywords:
student, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/record-number-of-student-members-again

Ilmapalloja joissa lukee TEK.
TEK is the fastest-growing Akava affiliate in terms of membership
At the beginning of 2024, Akava’s total membership across its unions was 623,299, which is 7,293 more than the previous year.
News article
Keywords:
Akava, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-is-the-fastest-growing-akava-affiliate-in-terms-of-membership

TEK membership builds good life
TEK develops member services that make an impact based on what we know about the wishes and needs of TEK members.
Blog post
Keywords:
education, student, family and work life, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-membership-builds-good-life

Seminaari
TEK’s new labour market committees launch operations in joint seminar
TEK's traditional labour market seminar was held 26–28 January 2024 on the M/S Gabriella ship between Helsinki and Stockholm.
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK, committee

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-new-labour-market-committees-launch-operations-in-joint-seminar

Kaksi henkilöä istuu pöydän ääressä.
TEK does not participate in political demonstrations
A majority of TEK’s members doesn’t support participating in the demonstrations. TEK will continue its advocacy work towards the government.
News article
Keywords:
TEK, work life, society, Akava, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-does-not-participate-in-political-demonstrations

Eduskuntatalon pylväikköä kuvassa.
TEK opposes export-driven labour market model – “likely to disturb the industrial peace”
The Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK opposes the Government’s intention to pass a law whereby the general level of pay adjustments could not be exceeded by a settlement proposal issued by the National Conciliator’s Office or a conciliation board.
News article
Keywords:
collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-opposes-export-driven-labour-market-model-likely-to-disturb-the-industrial-peace

Paneelissa keskusteltiin inhimillisestä työelämästä
TEK’s Council discussed humane working life
The autumn meeting of TEK’s General Council was held in Tripla, Pasila, 23–24 November. The Council Arena was organised for the first time in conjunction with the meeting.
News article
Keywords:
general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-council-discussed-humane-working-life

Valtuusto
TEK membership nearing 80 000
TEK’s highest decision-making body, the General Council, which is elected democratically by member vote, met in Tripla, Pasila, 24–25 November.
News article
Keywords:
membership, TEK, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-membership-nearing-80-000

TEKin valtuustovaalien kuvituskuva.
General Council election 2023: How should TEK be improved?
We asked the chairs of the factions with seats on the current General Council about their achievements in the past term and how TEK’s activities should be improved in future.
News article
Keywords:
TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/general-council-election-2023-how-should-tek-be-improved

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee käytävällä työpaikalla tai korkeakoulussa.
Recommend TEK membership, get a discount on your membership fee!
The more members TEK has, the more influence we have on matters that are important to the TEK community and the better services and benefits we can provide.
News article
Keywords:
membership, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/recommend-tek-membership-get-a-discount-on-your-membership-fee

Carita Särestö ja Satu Taivainen TEKin toimistolla.
TEK's member service addresses daily member inquiries
The member service team also manages the lobby services at TEK Lounge in our Pasila office and the telephone exchange.
News article
Keywords:
membership, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-member-service-addresses-daily-member-inquiries

Piirroskuvassa ihmisiä.
New council agreement is against discrimination
TEK’s council agreement for the term 2023–2026 aims for an even better life. CEO Jari Jokinen explains how this will be achieved in practice.
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-council-agreement-is-against-discrimination

Juha Heinonen
TEK, TFiF and MAL give out awards for the best theses in 2023
The world’s most sensitive photodetector, an environmentally friendly weather balloon and the use of machine learning to detect Parkinson’s disease. These are the topics of the winning theses in 2023 that received awards from TEK, TFiF and MAL.
News article
Keywords:
student, award, TEK, tech, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-tfif-and-mal-give-out-awards-for-the-best-theses-in-2023

Owain Hopeaketo
TEK introduces a new position to strengthen our role amongst international experts
Out of almost 70 applicants, Owain Hopeaketo has been chosen as Project Manager for a three-year contract. “I can’t wait to help create meaningful change for our international experts, for TEK, and for Finland itself.”
News article
Keywords:
promotion of interests, internationality, influencing, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-introduces-a-new-position-to-strengthen-our-role-amongst-international-experts

TEK-ministerit yhteiskuvassa.
Record number of TEK ministers
TEK is opposed to the entries in the government programme that jeopardise the position of international talent.
News article
Keywords:
board of directors, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/record-number-of-tek-ministers

Mökkimaisema
Utilise the cottage rentals!
The Member+ service, which is shared by Akava associations and unions, has multiple benefits to offer.
News article
Keywords:
member services and benefits, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/utilise-the-cottage-rentals

TEKin hallituksen puheenjohtaja Mari-Leena Talvitie
Striving for equality in working life and a sustainable world
Ensuring a proper salary level for TEK members is one of the main objectives of our advocacy.
Blog post
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/striving-for-equality-in-working-life-and-a-sustainable-world

Kolme nuorta TuKoKe-kilpailijaa posterinsa edessä iloisina.
Recommend the TuKoKe competition to a young person
The TuKoKe competition is a science, technology and invention competition aimed at children and young people aged 4–20 years around Finland. Entries may be submitted in Finnish or in English.
News article
Keywords:
children and youth, TuKoKe

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/recommend-the-tukoke-competition-to-a-young-person

Kaksi aikuista ja kaksi lasta venyttelee juoksuradalla.
Discounted life insurance for TEK members from Kaleva
TEK members who utilize this benefit save an average of 564 euros per year on the normal price.
News article
Keywords:
member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/discounted-life-insurance-for-tek-members-from-kaleva

Mari-Leena Talvitie
Mari-Leena Talvitie re-elected as chair of TEK’s board
The General Council of Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK has re-elected Master of Science in Technology and Member of Parliament Mari-Leena Talvitie as the chair of TEK’s board. Talvitie wants TEK to continue promoting equality and dismantling discriminatory structures in working life.
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/mari-leena-talvitie-re-elected-as-chair-of-teks-board

Nuori aikuinen istuu tyytyväisenä ikkunalaudalla ja tuulettaa menestyksen johdosta.
Very few unions are carbon-smart
Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK achieved its goal of becoming carbon-smart, aka carbon-neutral, by the end of 2022. TEK continuously measures its emissions, makes a conscious effort to reduce them and compensates only as a last option.
News article
Keywords:
climate change, sustainable development, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/very-few-unions-are-carbon-smart

Henkilöitä kävelemässä, paidan selässä lukee TEK.
Inspiring summer, TEK member!
Recharge, get inspired or learn new skills with TEK's services and benefits.
News article
Keywords:
member services and benefits, event, TEK, training

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/inspiring-summer-tek-member

Kolme henkilöä istuu rappusilla läppärin kanssa.
Almost everything is more important to students
When compared to full members, more students feel that TEK should initiate societal debate on topics of labor legislation, labor market advocacy, skills development in working life, climate change prevention, equality, inclusiveness and entrepreneurship.
News article
Keywords:
student, student research, TEK, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/almost-everything-is-more-important-to-students

Kaksi naisoletettua seisoo valkoisen rakennuksen edessä, toinen antaa toiselle poskisuudelman.
TEK supports joy and riot
TEK is proud to be an official support partner of Helsinki Pride for the fourth year and is continuing its work for more equal working life.
News article
Keywords:
family and work life, gender equality, parental leave

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-supports-joy-and-riot

Luova teknologia
TEK supports communities in technology
TEK provides support and services to communities established by its members.
News article
Keywords:
member services and benefits, club, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-supports-communities-in-technology

Valtuusto
TEK's General Council submitted four new initiatives in its final meeting
The final meeting of the term of TEK’s current Council was held in Tripla 23–24 March 2023.
News article
Keywords:
TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-general-council-submitted-four-new-initiatives-in-its-final-meeting

Henkilö tutkii Itämerta.
Baltic Sea received the most votes and over 9,000 euros in the donation campaign of TEK's election
A total of 11,652 electronic votes were cast in TEK’s General Council election. For each electronic vote, TEK promised to donate 3 euros to an environmental cause, and electronic voters also got to choose the cause they wanted to support. The most votes were given to a donation for the Baltic Sea through John Nurminen Foundation.
News article
Keywords:
TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/baltic-sea-received-the-most-votes-and-over-9000-euros-in-the-donation-campaign-of-teks-election

Henkilöllä on kädessä puhelin, jonka näytöllä lukee TEK's election.
Political parties win more seats on the TEK General Council
The 70 seats on the TEK General Council have been filled at the election. Politically aligned electoral alliances won extra seats. More members than before voted electronically, and the charity campaign raised almost €35,000.
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/political-parties-win-more-seats-on-the-tek-general-council

Ihmisiä pöydän äärellä
TEK remains Akava’s second-largest affiliate
The total number of members of Akava affiliates at the start of 2023 was 616,000, which is an increase of 1,200 members from the previous year.
News article
Keywords:
Akava, membership, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-remains-akavas-second-largest-affiliate

A bearded person points at the camera, gray background.
Tell us about your green work
Does your work contribute to stopping climate change? Are you studying or working in advancing a low-carbon society or circular economy? Do you want to tell others about your work or studies?
News article
Keywords:
climate change, sustainable development, circular economy

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tell-us-about-your-green-work

Henkilöllä on kädessä puhelin, jonka näytöllä lukee TEK's election.
406 candidates in TEK’s General Council election
A total of 70 General Council members will be elected in TEK’s election in March to represent almost 80,000 TEK members both within TEK and more broadly in the labour market. A total of 406 candidates are standing for election.
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/406-candidates-in-teks-general-council-election

Isä ja tytär ovat pöydän ääressä syömässä. Isä lukee lisäksi lehteä ja tytär tekee läksyjä.
Strict goals for the elections (and a few looser ones)
TEK has 18 parliamentary election goals. Not all goals will be met this time either.
News article
Keywords:
TEK, elections, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/strict-goals-for-the-elections-and-a-few-looser-ones

EU:n liput liehuvat, taustalla virastotaloja.
TEK promotes its members’ interests also at the EU level
EU Directives are among the things that affect the terms of employment of TEK members.
News article
Keywords:
promotion of interests, member services and benefits, internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-promotes-its-members-interests-also-at-the-eu-level

Nuoria istumassa aurinkopaneelien edessä.
TEK participates in a campaign driving a just green transition
More than 60 organizations are running a campaign calling on the upcoming government to commit to a just green transition.
News article
Keywords:
sustainable development, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-participates-in-a-campaign-driving-a-just-green-transition

Daniel Valtakari katsoo kameraan.
General Council election 2023 – 10 questions about the election
Election Committee's Secretary Daniel Valtakari explains what the General Council election of the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is all about.
News article
Keywords:
decision-making, TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/general-council-election-2023-10-questions-about-the-election

Jari Jokinen katsoo kameraan.
“Open campaign benefited Akava”
Jari Jokinen wishes to thank Maria Löfgren, who was elected to lead Akava, for their good discussions.
News article
Keywords:
TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/open-campaign-benefited-akava

Mies puhumassa yleisölle
Code of Conduct for TEK’s events improves atmosphere
We contacted one of the experts at TEK who helped develop the Code of Conduct and asked him to explain what it’s all about. “Let's all behave like adults while exercising consideration for other people,” says Jussi-Pekka Teini to sum it up.
News article
Keywords:
event, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/code-of-conduct-for-teks-events-improves-atmosphere

Mies katsoo puhelinta ja nojaa seinään.
The service channels and OmaTEK are renewed
Now is the time to check your member information. It is important that your information is up to date in the member portal. This way, the notification of new messages from TEK will reach you.
News article
Keywords:
TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-service-channels-and-omatek-are-renewed

F. M. Mahafugur Rahman, author of the best doctoral thesis of 2022
We awarded the best engineering and technology theses of the year
The winners are from Aalto University and the University of Eastern Finland. The best doctoral thesis, master’s thesis in engineering or architecture and master’s thesis in mathematics, physics or computer science of 2022 were awarded today in Helsinki.
News article
Keywords:
Aalto University, education, award, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/we-awarded-the-best-engineering-and-technology-theses-of-the-year

Secretary General of Seta Kerttu Tarjamo and TEK's Work Life Specialist Sirkku Pohja at TEK's office in Pasila.
Seta grants Apple of Good Information to TEK
Seta grants the Apple of Good Information annually to an individual or community that has advanced the position of sexual or gender minorities or spread good, factual information about the diversity of sexual orientation and gender. TEK is the first trade union to receive the recognition.
News article
Keywords:
award, gender equality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/seta-grants-apple-of-good-information-to-tek

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
For the good of members
The most obvious indicator of a successful change is the number of members, which has been growing.
Blog post
Keywords:
membership, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/for-the-good-of-members

Eeva Lehtimäki, Jari Jokinen ja Maria Löfgren istumassa Akavan studiossa.
In perfect harmony – Akava’s panel lacking major drama
During Akava’s first presidential panel, candidates Jari Jokinen and Maria Löfgren were very much in agreement on things, even to a surprising extent. Differences could be found in the highlights of their work experience.
News article
Keywords:
Akava, elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/in-perfect-harmony-akavas-panel-lacking-major-drama

Jari Jokinen kuvattuna TEKin toimistolla
Jari Jokinen is TEK’s candidate for Akava presidency – “Public debate is a team sport”
The board of the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK has unanimously decided to support Jari Jokinen as he stands for the Akava presidency. Jokinen points out that the opinions and demands of the members towards unions are changing, and Akava must keep up with this development.
News article
Keywords:
Akava, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/jari-jokinen-is-teks-candidate-for-akava-presidency-public-debate-is-a-team-sport

Daniel Valtakari, TEK
Blog: Research background is useful in lobbying
On a European level, I want to empower personnel to participate more in decision-making that concerns them. In terms of university collaboration, I already have my eyes set on this winter’s salary negotiations in academia.
Blog post
Keywords:
promotion of interests, internationality, TEK, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-research-background-is-useful-in-lobbying

Jari Jokinen TEKin töissä
Jari Jokinen stands for President of Akava
Jari Jokinen, Chief Executive Director of Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK and first Vice-President of Akava, the Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff in Finland, has announced his availability for the Akava presidency. Akava's long-time President Sture Fjäder has announced that he will step down at this November’s general assembly.
News article
Keywords:
Akava, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/jari-jokinen-stands-for-president-of-akava

Carbon-smart TEK is on the horizon
TEK’s goal of being among the first carbon-neutral trade organisations is now one step closer.
News article
Keywords:
sustainable development, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/carbon-smart-tek-is-on-the-horizon

uloskäynti
KOKO fund gives you security in case of unemployment
The majority of TEK’s full members who are salaried employees belong to KOKO, the unemployment fund for highly educated.
News article
Keywords:
member services and benefits, TEK, unemployment, unemployment fund

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/koko-fund-gives-you-security-in-case-of-unemployment

Joukko ihmisiä istumassa sohvilla
Member survey reveals five TEK member types
The majority of the members of Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK are world savers.
News article
Keywords:
membership, TEK, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/member-survey-reveals-five-tek-member-types

Biokaasun tankkaaminen autoon
Press release: It’s now more than time to reinforce the energy security and carbon neutrality with an approved delegated act of European taxonomy
The inclusion of nuclear and gas in the European taxonomy is of primary importance for the climate challenge, for diversifying energetic supplies and increasing European energetic independence, for social justice, for economic sustainability and for the future of their jobs in an essential industrial and service sector.
News article
Keywords:
energy, sustainable development

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/press-release-its-now-more-than-time-to-reinforce-the-energy-security-and-carbon-neutrality-with-an-approved-delegated-act-of-european-taxonomy

Ryhmäkuva TEKin opiskelijayhdyshenkilöistä
TEK's student liaisons are vital
TEK's student liaisons, in Finnish opiskelijayhdyshenkilöt or tykit, advise students, support student events and recruit thousands of new members to the organization every year.
News article
Keywords:
student, teekkari (technology student), TEK

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

Lakiasiantuntija, asiakas, lakipalvelu, toimisto
Your shop steward is a membership benefit
A shop steward represents you at your workplace, for example in local agreements and in negotiations on changes. They also provide personal support and advice.
News article
Keywords:
shop steward, collective agreement, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/your-shop-steward-is-a-membership-benefit