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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.


The Finnish Association of Occupational Health Nurses

The Finnish Association of Occupational Health Nurses is the only trade union in Finland that has focused exclusively on advocacy for occupational health nurses - since 1948. As a member of the Finnish Occupational Health Nurses' Association, you receive unemployment insurance, employment counseling, a professional network, support at various stages of your career and stay up-to-date on occupational health care issues.

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