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TEKin vaalit, TEK's election 2026.

These are the 70 councillors who will represent members for the next three years

Work life

Toddlers torpedo incomes – but only for women

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Work life

Examples make job applications convincing

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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

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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. 

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Graduated

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Unemployed

Entrepreneur

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

Latest news and blogs

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Opiskelijoita istumassa nurmikolla.
Students
News article

Student guilds score high on belonging – Inclusion still a work in progress

Over 80 per cent of students in the field of technology agree they feel accepted, can be themselves, and perceive the atmosphere of the guild or the degree association as good. The guilds have successfully deployed practices supporting equity. TEK Student Survey highlights some of the remaining challenges, for example a language barrier hindering the opportunities of English-speaking students.
TEKin vaalit, TEK's election 2026.
Organisation
News article

TEK elections: These are the 70 councillors who will represent TEK’s members for the next three years

TEK members elected 70 councillors to represent them in TEK’s decision-making during the 2026–2029 term. The National Coalition Party lost five seats in the council elections but still remains the largest group with 14 seats. Unity and Teekkari Spirit 2, The Greens and Left gained additional seats. The newcomer, the Finns Party, won one seat. A total of 12,216 votes were cast, and voter turnout was 22.1%.
Nuori henkilö reppu selässä.
Organisation
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Young people’s health and Ukraine drew TEK members’ donation votes

A total of 12,216 members voted in TEK’s council elections held in March, generating more than 36,000 euros to donate. TEK donates three euros per vote to charitable causes chosen by the voters. MIELI Mental Health Finland and its work supporting the mental health of children and young people received the most votes. The election results will be published on April 1.
TEK-pinssi.
Organisation
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Spring council focused on TEK members’ working life

The council discussed the employment situation and recent legislative changes. The removal of “a weighty reason” from the grounds for dismissal does not currently seem to affect TEK members broadly. The council approved TEK’s financial statements and annual report and confirmed the student representatives for 2026.
Kuvituskuva työsopimuksesta ja kahdesta kynästä.
Legal
News article

A fixed-term employment contract can soon be made without a justified reason

The new law also includes halving the notice period for lay-offs and releasing small employers from the obligation to re-employ dismissed employees.
TEKin tykit yhteiskuvassa.
Students
News article

Student liaisons play an important role at events

TEK sponsored nearly one thousand student events across Finland last year. The practical work is carried out by TEK’s student liaisons with locals. If you want help with your event, get in touch!
Markus Lindholm ja Minna Vallinrinne istuvat sohvalla.
Work life
News article

Examples make job applications convincing

Artificial intelligence can help in the drafting phase, but using your own words will make the application more personal. See a visualisation of a job application at the end of the article.
TEKin vaalit 2026, kuvitus, Outi Kainiemi.
Organisation
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Vote now!

Electronic voting for TEK’s General Council elections is open until Monday, 30 March at 12 noon. Find out about the electoral alliances, electoral coalitions and candidates below.
Matti Hirvikallio 2026.
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“A coffee packet for voters” – history of TEK elections

TEK’s council has been elected for several decades already. “Women and pensioners were active,” says Matti Hirvikallio, who served as secretary of the election committee in the early 2000s. Ideas to attract voters have included, for example, giving out packets of coffee.