Tekniikan akateemiset TEK

Timo Hallantie seisoo takanaan Bryssel.
Work life

Jobs the size of Europe

News article
Work life

When grief arrives at the workplace

News article
Students

Teekkari humour is alive and well

News article

What is TEK?

TEK is a trade union for academic engineers and architects in Finland.

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. 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

Sali täynnä teekkareita.
Students
News article

Teekkari humour is alive and well

The May Day aka vappu magazines published by teekkaris are greatly anticipated, loved, hated and frowned upon. This is how Tamppi is born.
Joukko ihmisiä istuu pöydän ääressä pohtimassa syntyjä syviä.
Organisation
News article

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.
Työnantaja ja työntekijä sopimuksen ääressä.
Legal
News article

Frequently asked questions about fixed-term employment contracts

Is there something you would like to ask about fixed-term employment contracts? In this article, we have collected answers to some of the most common questions about fixed-term employment contracts.
Timo Hallantie seisoo takanaan Bryssel.
Work life
News article

Jobs the size of Europe

Timo Hallantie allocates EU money to breakthrough technologies and encourages to apply for EU jobs.
Kynttilä ja kehyksissä oleva kuva tyhjässä kokoushuoneessa.
Work life
News article

When grief arrives at the workplace

A specialist from the Surevan kohtaaminen project and two people who have lost a loved one talk about how workplaces should prepare for cases of death and how you can support a bereaved colleague.
Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
Society
News article

The government discussion on spending limits (kehysriihi) cannot build growth without immigration

Future growth needs skills and talent. The savings from the government discussion on spending limits must be found from outside these areas.
Susanna Bairoh.
Work life
Blog post

Blog post: Nine Engineers and One Woman

My research focuses on gender equality, equity, and inclusivity in the field of technology. The persistent gender inequality in advancing to leadership positions continues to perplex me. Numerous studies illustrate how merits stick to men.
Kättelevät ihmiset
Society
News article

Canada's model for residence permits: a direct route for international talent

TEK and Ekonomit propose a new migration pathway to Finland to attract talent. Like in Canada, it would offer immigrants the opportunity to obtain an immediate permanent residence permit, with selections for this proposed pathway made on a points basis. Points could be awarded for having expertise in areas suffering labour shortages, or based on education and language skills.
Harri Kaarre (vasemmalla), Mika Mäntymäki, Marko Honkalampi ja Marko Määttä juttelevat viikonlopun ylitöistä CATR-kammion (Compact Antenna Test Range) edessä. Oranssit piikit ovat absorbereita, jotka vaimentavat signaalit.
Work life
News article

Mythbuster

Work life. Many mistakenly fear that working as a shop steward will stand in the way of career progression, says Marko Honkalampi. “It doesn’t, as I myself can testify.”