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How to join?

Any individual engaged in working life or studying within higher education is welcome to join an Akava affiliate union. The unions welcome students, employees, self-employed professionals and entrepreneurs. The jaseneksi.fi service will help you in finding a suitable union on the basis of your field of education or your degree.

If you are in working life, you can contact the shop steward or representative of Akava unions at your workplace and they will assist you in selecting a suitable union.


Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland - TEK

TEK represents the highly educated employees in the field of technology. We are the people behind the technological solutions to the grand challenges of our time. Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK (Tekniikan Akateemiset TEK) is the trade union and professional organisation with 75,000 members. TEK supervises the interests of its members, provides support during their career and serves as a professional community for graduates and students alike.

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As a highly educated professional in the field of technology you deserve the best services. Our membership services are based on our expertise, research and experience. They support your wellbeing and success throughout your career. As a TEK member, you are contributing to a better working life and society.

Who can join

You can become a member of TEK if you hold a M.Sc. degree in Technology or Architecture or other corresponding degree in, for example, mathematics, natural sciences, computer sciences or planning geography. Also, those studying for a degree in these fields are welcome to join TEK.

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