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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Joining forces brings you a better work-life balance

You may have heard of YTN, JUKO or Akava. Not just random letters, but important organisations for your employment conditions and the societal influence of unions. Let’s find out why.

News article

Keywords:

Akava, JUKO, collective agreement, work life, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/joining-forces-brings-you-a-better-work-life-balance

Who should I talk to if I have problems at work?

Sometimes you may come across overwhelming situations at work, friction between people or challenges with your ability to cope. Find out who you can turn to in these situations.

News article

Keywords:

employee representative, work life, employment relationship

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/who-should-i-talk-to-if-i-have-problems-at-work

How to reduce stress in remote meetings

The more you participate in the discussion and express your feelings in a remote meeting, the more you yourself gain from the meeting.

News article

Keywords:

remote work, wellbeing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-to-reduce-stress-in-remote-meetings

Build a network and gather information

Your network consists of the people you interact with. They can give you information about different career paths and job opportunities. Even people who do not know you are usually happy to help, as long as you make helping easy for them. This information can help you understand what you can do with your career and what kinds of jobs you could apply for.

News article

Keywords:

Workbook, job search and career, career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/build-a-network-and-gather-information

Blog: Autism spectrum at work – let everyone succeed

Are all professionals desirable employees? We at TEK work on behalf of more equal work life so that everyone has a chance to showcase their skills and find a job.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-autism-spectrum-at-work-let-everyone-succeed

What starting salary should I ask for?

The starter salary recommendation is a good starting point for requesting a specific salary as a new graduate. When thinking about your desired salary, you might also want to take a look at TEK's Salary Surveyor and salary statistics.

Blog post

Keywords:

salary, Salary Surveyor, salary recommendation, recent graduate, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/what-starting-salary-should-i-ask-for

Start your entrepreneurial journey – and make the most of our benefits

As a member of TEK, you have access to a wide range of online content, legal advice and discounts for entrepreneurs. You are also welcome to our events to get to know other entrepreneurs!

News article

Keywords:

AKY – Akavalaiset Yrittäjät, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/start-your-entrepreneurial-journey-and-make-the-most-of-our-benefits

Money goes where money is

TEK members earn highest salaries in finance and trade. The lowest salary levels are found in the university sector.

News article

Keywords:

salary, salary advice, collective agreement, labour market survey (TMT), TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/money-goes-where-money-is

YTN's strike will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, in certain companies within the technology industry

Negotiations for the renewal of the collective agreement for senior salaried employees in the technology industry have been ongoing under the mediation of the National Conciliator since February 14. The mediator has not yet been able to present a settlement proposal to resolve the labor dispute, and therefore the strike announced by YTN on Friday, February 28, 2025, will take place in certain companies.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ytns-strike-will-take-place-on-friday-february-28-2025-in-certain-companies-within-the-technology-industry

The pressure measures announced by SAK and STTK do not apply to senior salaried TEK members

SAK and STTK affiliates have announced a number of pressure measures in industry and services for February and March. These do not affect TEK members working as senior salaried employees.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-pressure-measures-announced-by-sak-and-sttk-do-not-apply-to-senior-salaried-tek-members

TEK's starter salary recommendation is EUR 4,060-4,470 per month

The recommendation is based on data from TEK's surveys of recent graduates' salaries.

News article

Keywords:

salary, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-starter-salary-recommendation-is-eur-4060-4470-per-month

Teemu Hankamäki istuu tyhjässä neuvotteluhuoneessa.

Negotiations on salaries are stalled

Collective agreement negotiations for senior salaried employees is making slow progress as the employers' association Technology Industry Employers of Finland and the employees' Industrial Union have not reached an agreement.

News article

Keywords:

salary, collective agreement, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/negotiations-on-salaries-are-stalled

Kolme henkilöä toimistossa, yhdellä on koira sylissä ja kuulokkeet päässä.

Reasonable adjustments remove barriers to employment

An accessible toilet or noise-cancelling headphones are unlikely to bother anyone, but for some, they may be necessary for work. Employers can get a subsidy for making reasonable adjustments.

News article

Keywords:

neurodiversity, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/reasonable-adjustments-remove-barriers-to-employment

Goforen pääluottamushenkilö Staffan Österholm ja Goforen henkilöstöpäällikkö Laura Tero istuvat pöydän ääressä.

DIY collective agreement continues to appeal

Gofore’s company-specific collective agreement is praised by both employees and the employer.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/diy-collective-agreement-continues-to-appeal

Collective bargaining negotiations for universities are about to start

Negotiations on a collective agreement for universities start on February 4th. The validity of the general collective agreement for universities ends on March 31st, 2025.

News article

Keywords:

JUKO, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/collective-bargaining-negotiations-for-universities-are-about-to-start

The median salary of academic engineers increased to 5,732 euros – top management earned over 10,000 euros for the first time

According to TEK's labour market survey, the most common reason for a salary increase was once again a general increase based on a collective agreement.

News article

Keywords:

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

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-median-salary-of-academic-engineers-increased-to-5732-euros-top-management-earned-over-10000-euros-for-the-first-time

Content about "Work life"

Why did architects get less?

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

Collective agreement negotiations raise salaries by hundreds of millions of euros

Sweco’s management set up diversity goals

Implementing DEI – where to begin?

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

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

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

University labor negotiations stalled – strike notice for Tampere University

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

Human factors of industrial management

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

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

Joining forces brings you a better work-life balance

Who should I talk to if I have problems at work?

How to reduce stress in remote meetings

Build a network and gather information

Blog: Autism spectrum at work – let everyone succeed

What starting salary should I ask for?

Start your entrepreneurial journey – and make the most of our benefits

Money goes where money is

YTN's strike will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, in certain companies within the technology industry

The pressure measures announced by SAK and STTK do not apply to senior salaried TEK members

TEK's starter salary recommendation is EUR 4,060-4,470 per month

Negotiations on salaries are stalled

Reasonable adjustments remove barriers to employment

DIY collective agreement continues to appeal

Collective bargaining negotiations for universities are about to start

The median salary of academic engineers increased to 5,732 euros – top management earned over 10,000 euros for the first time