Tekniikan akateemiset TEK

Vaalit 2026.
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What would make TEK better?

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Society

Unemployment benefits should not stop a citizenship application

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Students

TEK's Workbook helps students with summer job applications

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Job search and career

CareerBoost job search programme, Spring 2026

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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

TEK-pinssi.
Organisation
News article

Ask us about becoming a candidate in TEK's council elections!

At TEK, the members are represented by the General Council, comprising 70 members chosen by election every three years. The next elections will take place in March 2026, and the nomination process is on until 9th February. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions – read them and join the process!
Opiskelijoita istumassa ulkona portaikossa, kesän vihreitä lehtiä etualalla.
Students
News article

Summer job opportunities have been declining for years – TEK appeals to employers: “Let’s work together and make next summer better than the last”

The number of students in the field of technology who were left without a summer job last year was twice that of the summer of 2023. TEK is urging employers in the technology industry to have the courage to employ young people. TEK also offers them an opportunity to advertise their summer jobs in the TEKrekry LinkedIn group, which is moderated by TEK, free of charge. “Let’s work together and make next summer better than the last,” encourages TEK’s Labour Market Director Teemu Hankamäki.
Ruutupaitainen mies istuu läppärin kanssa toimiston ikkunalaudalla.
Work life
News article

TEK members! How is your wellbeing at work?

Nearly 40% of highly educated wage earners say that their risk of burnout is at least somewhat high.
Kaksi henkilöä ideoi ja suunnittelee tietokoneen äärellä.
Work life
News article

Employers! Invest in proactive planning

Plans are used for many purposes, including the prevention of burnout, which has high costs for both the individual and the company.
Harmaantunut mies pitää työstään tauon silittääkseen kissaa.
Work life
News article

Less rush and multitasking and smaller workloads

Even with the plans, surveys and policies in place, it is important that all employees have the tools to manage their stress levels. We present some ways to reduce stress below.
Opiskelijoita ulkona.
Students
News article

Student, here are your representatives at TEK in 2026

Student representatives or “hallopeds” have been selected for 2026. They ensure that students’ voices are heard in TEK’s decision-making. See which bodies students are part of and who represents you this year!
Mikko Särelä.
Technology
Blog post

Artificial Intelligence continues its rapid development

The next great leap step in the development of AI will be specialised models and a structure that can apply these extensively.
Maria Kultanen katsoo kameraan
Organisation
Blog post

The long road to clout

Long-term advocacy means you need to build trust and understand the structures of decision-making. There is plenty of room here. Would you like to join us?
TEKin puheenjohtaja Arto Timperi
Organisation
Blog post

Next stop: 100,000 members

TEK is a strong advocate for continued investment in education and research.