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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

Ihmisiä pöydän ympärillä ylhäältäpäin kuvattuna.

TEK's election

Next election will be held in spring 2026. More information will be updated on this page later. #TEKvaalit

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, elections

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

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

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

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

News and blogs

Keywords:

TEK

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

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

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

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

ITU Awards

Innovation – Technology – Upheaval = ITU. Will you be one of our first awardees? The winners will be published in April 2025.

Keywords:

award, TEK, ITU technology awards

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

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

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

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

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

Henkilöitä seisoo ulkona rakennuksen edessä.

Creating a better Finland

Major changes in society impact technology experts even outside the workplace. What does TEK do to influence these changes to be positive ones?

News article

Keywords:

TEK, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/creating-a-better-finland

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.

News article

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.

Blog post

Keywords:

TEK

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

Owain's corner: Individual stories, collective strength

People move to Finland from every corner of the world, each one with their own story and history. We understand that with that individuality comes challenges, and that to help overcome these we need to do always better.

Blog post

Keywords:

internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-individual-stories-collective-strength

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

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

About TEK

TEK is your professional community of academic engineers and architects in Finland.

Keywords:

TEK

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

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

TEK makes a difference

We are constantly working to increase the appreciation of technology and the technology industry in Finnish society.

Keywords:

promotion of interests, TEK, influencing

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

Henkilöitä TEK Loungessa, henkilökunta, jäsenet, työyhteisö

Services and benefits

We at TEK offer a wide range of membership services to support you at different stages in your career. Find out which services and benefits serve you best!

Keywords:

promotion of interests, member services and benefits, membership, TEK, job search and career, employment and law, entrepreneur

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

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. We will update this page once the next application period starts.

Keywords:

student, decision-making, TEK, influencing

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

Privacy Statement for TEK Graduate Survey

Graduate survey's privacy statement defines how the data related to TEK's Graduate Survey is handled.

Keywords:

TEK, data protection and security, research, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection/privacy-statement-for-tek-graduate-survey

Work life in Finland

The Finnish labour market is based on a collaborative approach with all societal parties involved in the market. TEK represents the interests of our members and promotes good working conditions for all.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, shop steward, TEK, collective agreement, work life, cooperation negotiations

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

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

Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen töissä laboratoriossa.

Best doctoral thesis of the year could reduce Finland’s dependence on Russia

The doctoral thesis written by Doctor of Science in Technology Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen improves the recovery of nutrients from wastewater and bringing them to market. Three tech theses will be awarded today in Helsinki. The winning theses are from Aalto University and the University of Oulu.

News article

Keywords:

Aalto University, University of Oulu, award, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/best-doctoral-thesis-of-the-year-could-reduce-finlands-dependence-on-russia

Awards and competitions

We give out annual awards to the best theses and studies by adolescents. TEK and TFiF also award innovations in the field of technology.

Keywords:

award, Finnish Engineering Award (SITP), TEK

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

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 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

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

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

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

Fame and glory to technology experts – are you one of them?

TEK and TFiF are honored to call attention to experts in the fields of technology and natural sciences and their innovations. We will reward top experts with three new awards in spring 2025 – which of them would suit you best?

News article

Keywords:

award, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/fame-and-glory-to-technology-experts-are-you-one-of-them

The Finnish Engineering Award

TEK and TFiF annually presented a 30 000-euro award to an individual or a team that has remarkably advanced technical competence in Finland. The prize was awarded in 1980-2022.

Keywords:

award, Finnish Engineering Award (SITP), TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/the-finnish-engineering-award

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

Privacy statement for TEK's services and membership register

Privacy statement defines how members' personal data is handled.

Keywords:

membership, TEK, data protection and security

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection/privacy-statement-for-teks-services-and-membership-register

Privacy statement for the lottery data register

Privacy Statement for the lottery data register defines how the data related to TEK's lotteries is handled.

Keywords:

TEK, data protection and security

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection/privacy-statement-for-the-lottery-data-register

Privacy statement for research data

This privacy statement describes how TEK handles research data.

Keywords:

TEK, data protection and security

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection/privacy-statement-for-research-data

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

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee, pöydällä on puhelin ja avoin opas.

Political demonstrations and strikes do not apply to TEK members

TEK has decided not to participate in political demonstrations.

News article

Keywords:

Akava, TEK, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/political-demonstrations-and-strikes-do-not-apply-to-tek-members

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

Collective agreements are relevant, at least for many

Many key terms and conditions are laid down in collective agreements and not in, say, the Finnish law.

Blog post

Keywords:

family and work life, TEK, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/collective-agreements-are-relevant-at-least-for-many

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

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

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

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

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

Uncertainty in the air

The economic forecast for Finland is foggy, to say the least.

Blog post

Keywords:

TEK, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/uncertainty-in-the-air

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

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

Ending your membership

We hope that you are happy with your TEK membership and use our membership services and benefits to get the most out of your membership fee. However, if you decide to end your TEK membership for some reason, please contact us.

Keywords:

membership, TEK

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

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

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

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

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

TEK as an employer

We believe in working together, experimenting and developing skills.

Keywords:

TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-as-an-employer

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

"Thank you for making me think" – Author of Equality Guide hopes students would feel better

Sofia Saarinen put together an equality guide for students as a project commissioned by TEK. According to Saarinen, the number one golden rule of equality is: listen and learn.

News article

Keywords:

wellbeing, student, TEK, TEK's research, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/thank-you-for-making-me-think-author-of-equality-guide-hopes-students-would-feel-better

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

Isä ja tytär ovat pöydän ääressä syömässä. Isä lukee lisäksi lehteä ja tytär tekee läksyjä.

Parliamentary elections 2023

Get to know TEK members who are candidates in the parliamentary elections and read more about TEK’s goals.

Keywords:

TEK, elections, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-makes-a-difference/parliamentary-elections-2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An important spring!

Vote in the TEK General Council elections and the Finnish parliamentary elections.

Blog post

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/an-important-spring

Code of Conduct in TEK's events

We wish to make all our events pleasant experiences for all participants. Therefore, we expect all attendees to comply with our Code of Conduct.

Keywords:

event, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/en/events/code-of-conduct-in-teks-events

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

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

Henkilö työskentelee läppärin kanssa sohvalla.

Data protection

Confidentiality and protecting our members' information are important to us. Here you can find our privacy policy, instructions for making a data request and our GDPR compliant privacy statements.

Keywords:

membership, TEK, data protection and security

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection

TEK and Business School Graduates: RDI tax incentive essential for economic growth about to collapse

An RDI tax incentive for companies was meant to come into force in the beginning of 2023, but it has now become one of the schemes under dispute by the Government. Failure to go through with the incentive will endanger the conditions for long-term growth.

News article

Keywords:

TEK, work life, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-and-business-school-graduates-rdi-tax-incentive-essential-for-economic-growth-about-to-collapse

“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

This year’s best works of engineering found in Tampere and in Turku

The Finnish Engineering Award is exceptionally given to two winners this year. The teams of Creanex and Abacus Diagnostica each receive 30 000 euros. The awards were presented to the winners today in Otaniemi, Espoo, by the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK and Tekniska Föreningen i Finland TFiF.

News article

Keywords:

innovation, COVID-19, Finnish Engineering Award (SITP), TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/this-years-best-works-of-engineering-found-in-tampere-and-in-turku

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

Parliamentary election candidates

Get to know parliamentary election candidates who are members of TEK! You can filter candidates based on the party or the district.

Keywords:

TEK, elections, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/tietoa-tekista/tek-vaikuttaa/eduskuntavaalit-2023/eduskuntavaaliehdokkaat

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

Privacy statement for the event register

This event register data file defines how event-related data is handled.

Keywords:

TEK, data protection and security

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection/privacy-statement-for-the-event-register-1

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

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

Lakiasiantuntija, asiakas, lakipalvelu, toimisto

Price yourself right

Agreeing on a lowball salary is not a smart move for the employer either: it does not motivate high performance or ensure commitment, but instead the employee will be constantly looking for a new job.

Blog post

Keywords:

salary, salary advice, TEK, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/price-yourself-right

Creative technology

Creativity and technology belong together. Creativity in technology is the key in solving the big questions of our time. We at TEK aim to do our part in building a better working life and a more sustainable world.

Keywords:

wellbeing, TEK, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/creative-technology

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

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 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

Sustainable growth from the north

We should be using clean energy in Finland and not selling the precious green energy abroad.

Blog post

Keywords:

sustainable development, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/sustainable-growth-from-the-north

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

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

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

A new era for Europe

Although we hope it will be brief, the war will have far-reaching consequences.

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Keywords:

TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/a-new-era-for-europe

Do you know of a great work of engineering? Tell us about it!

Nominate a candidate for the Finnish Engineering Award 2022. You can also nominate yourself. The award is worth 30 000 euros.

News article

Keywords:

award, Finnish Engineering Award (SITP), TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/do-you-know-of-a-great-work-of-engineering-tell-us-about-it

Council decided to shorten TEK's student membership period

TEK’s General Council held its spring meeting 24–25 March in Tripla in Pasila, Helsinki.

News article

Keywords:

TEK, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/council-decided-to-shorten-teks-student-membership-period

Talvitie: Young people need support now – next year will be too late

Chair of TEK’s Board Mari-Leena Talvitie is concerned about students’ wellbeing, especially their mental health. Already every other student is finding it hard to cope. Talvitie opened the meeting of the TEK General Council on 24 March in Pasila.

News article

Keywords:

wellbeing, student, TEK, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/talvitie-young-people-need-support-now-next-year-will-be-too-late

TEKin aluevaalitavoitteet koskevat myös sosiaali- ja terveystoimea

County elections 2022

Find out more about TEK's objectives for the upcoming county elections.

Keywords:

TEK, elections, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-makes-a-difference/county-elections-2022

TEK donates EUR 20 000 to help the victims of war in Ukraine

TEK will donate a total of 20,000 euros to help the victims of the war in Ukraine.

News article

Keywords:

TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-donates-eur-20-000-to-help-the-victims-of-war-in-ukraine

www.tek.fi has been renewed

You can now browse our services according to your life situation, for example. Content for members is available after login.

News article

Keywords:

TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/wwwtekfi-has-been-renewed

Record number of student members

The number of student members who joined TEK increased again last year.

News article

Keywords:

membership, student, TEK

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

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

TEK members succeeded in municipal and county elections

TEK Regional offices

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Ethics in tech

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

Arto Timperi becomes TEK’s new chair

TEK is here for you in uncertain times

The new TEK Magazine is here

Creating a better Finland

From your local university all the way to the EU

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This is how TEK works

TEK's membership grew the most again

About TEK

TEK Lounge

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Privacy Statement for TEK Graduate Survey

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TEK's carbon dioxide emissions continued to fall

Best doctoral thesis of the year could reduce Finland’s dependence on Russia

Awards and competitions

Announcing TEK’s new Group for International Experts

YC makes the student voice heard in TEK

Blog: The what and the how of TEK's international member offerings

Blog: Why are we putting so much work into international members?

TEK’s Jari Jokinen to lead Association of Nordic Engineers

TEK's agents of change

Fame and glory to technology experts – are you one of them?

The Finnish Engineering Award

TEK’s chair cherishes constructive dialogue

Privacy statement for TEK's services and membership register

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Privacy statement for research data

Record number of student members, again

Political demonstrations and strikes do not apply to TEK members

TEK is the fastest-growing Akava affiliate in terms of membership

Collective agreements are relevant, at least for many

TEK membership builds good life

TEK’s new labour market committees launch operations in joint seminar

TEK does not participate in political demonstrations

TEK membership nearing 80 000

General Council election 2023: How should TEK be improved?

Recommend TEK membership, get a discount on your membership fee!

Uncertainty in the air

TEK's member service addresses daily member inquiries

New council agreement is against discrimination

Ending your membership

TEK, TFiF and MAL give out awards for the best theses in 2023

TEK introduces a new position to strengthen our role amongst international experts

Utilise the cottage rentals!

Striving for equality in working life and a sustainable world

TEK as an employer

Mari-Leena Talvitie re-elected as chair of TEK’s board

"Thank you for making me think" – Author of Equality Guide hopes students would feel better

Very few unions are carbon-smart

Inspiring summer, TEK member!

Almost everything is more important to students

Parliamentary elections 2023

TEK supports communities in technology

TEK's General Council submitted four new initiatives in its final meeting

Baltic Sea received the most votes and over 9,000 euros in the donation campaign of TEK's election

Political parties win more seats on the TEK General Council

TEK remains Akava’s second-largest affiliate

Privacy statement for TEK’s General Council elections

406 candidates in TEK’s General Council election

Strict goals for the elections (and a few looser ones)

An important spring!

Code of Conduct in TEK's events