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What is TEK?

TEK is a Finnish trade union for academic engineers, architects, computer scientists and STEM experts, as well as university students of these fields. 

In Finland, trade unions work closely with the employers’ organisations to ensure that the Finnish market is open, fair and competitive. On a personal level, this means that we negotiate the framework for employment conditions and salaries on your behalf, to make sure you have fair working conditions.

We are a professional organisation that supports you in your career. We provide legal advice, salary advice and career coaching to our members. By becoming a member, you will have access to our experts, who can advise you on any issues regarding your work life in Finland. 

Through our services, we will help you make informed choices in all aspects of your career, from how to get your foot in the market to navigating Finnish work life.

Get to know our services in more detail below.

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Services and benefits

As a TEK member you have access to the best tools for building your career, as well as valuable benefits!

Employment and law

Job search and career

Salary

Unemployment insurance

Work life in Finland

Wellbeing

Membership benefits

Events and trainings

Research

Get to know all services and benefits

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How can we best serve you?

We offer a wide range of membership services to support you at different stages in your career. 

Student

Graduated

Job seeker

Unemployed

Entrepreneur

If you're not yet a TEK member, join now!

Latest news and blogs

Kaivosrobotti kaivoksessa.
Technology
News article

Mining robot is a fast learner

Jani Vilenius and Riku Pulli design autonomous drill rigs and software for the world’s mines at Sandvik’s test facility in the Myllypuro district of Tampere. The company is especially proud of its mining robot “Amelia”.
Piirroksessa henkilö näpyttelee tietokonetta, kannustimenaan porkkana.
Work life
News article

Make time work for you

Time management is ultimately about routines and self-discipline. Practising self-discipline builds resilience and leads to a better quality of life. Schedules are beneficial for students, too.
kirja, vesilasi
Work life
News article

How are your working rights protected?

In Finland, over 50% of employees are members of a trade union. Via collective agreements, shop stewards and work life experts, unions help make sure you have fair working conditions.
Owain Hopeaketo.
Society
Blog post

Owain's corner: What is the strangest thing about Finland?

The collective spirit goes hand in hand with a trust of those around you. It’s on this trust that for example Finnish working life is built; mutual trust allows for a low hierarchy and an understanding of the benefits of a good work life balance, writes TEK's Owain Hopeaketo.
Lähikuvassa merkin ompelua haalareihin.
Students
News article

The story of an overall badge

Each badge therefore has its own story. Eventually a badge becomes one piece of a whole at the hands of a clumsily sewing, or lazily glueing, student.
Blueforsin KIDE-laitteiston sisäpuoli.
Technology
News article

Coldest place in the universe

Quantum technology in particular relies on Bluefors’s cooling technology.
Jari Jokinen katsoo kameraan.
Organisation
Blog post

A partner in fair weather and foul

The feedback on our services has been excellent (NPS 76) — the kind of result that any service provider can be proud of. Among all members, nearly one in five used our services, which is also a strong figure.
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Sudoku and Divisium-3 solutions

Solutions for the puzzles in TEK Magazine 2026.
Henkilöitä tutkimassa.
Society
News article

Call for nominations: Product Development Path Makers award

For the third time, TEK is joining in awarding the Product Development Path Makers Award. “Finland needs renewal and positive news,” says TEK’s Juhani Nokela.