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TEKin vaalit 2026.
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503 candidates in TEK's election

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Work life

Toddlers torpedo incomes – but only for women

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Dear recruiter: How to stand out as an international jobseeker

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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

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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
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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
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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.
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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.
Vanhempi ja taapero käyttävät samaa tietokonetta.
Work life
News article

Toddlers torpedo incomes – but only for women

Having a child substantially reduces a woman's income, and the effect is long-lasting. Conversely, having a child is financially beneficial for fathers, according to a recent study. Workplaces do not always know how to provide optimal support for career development for employees after they have started a family.
Henkilö katsoo puhelinta.
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503 candidates in TEK's election

In March, 70 representatives will be elected in TEK's General Council elections to represent approximately 83,000 members. There are a total of 503 candidates.
Henkilö TEK-huppari päällä kuvattuna takaapäin.
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TEK’s membership grew the most among Akava’s affiliates

At the beginning of 2026, the number of members in Akava unions was 619 090. For the third year in a row, TEK was the union with the largest increase in membership.