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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 Pharmacists' Association

The Finnish Pharmacists' Association is a trade and professional union for professionals in the field of pharmacy, i.e. dispensers, pharmacists and students of pharmacy, with comprehensive services to further the members' economic and professional interests. The Association has been promoting the working conditions, professional skills and social position of its members since 1917. With nearly 9,000 members today, it is a credible player in both professional and economic decision-making processes.

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Tehtävä ja toiminta

Many of the professionals in the field are employed by pharmacies but interesting job opportunities are also available within the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals and health centres, authorities governing the wholesale of medicines as well as education and research. Working in the various sectors within the pharmaceutical service, the professionals in the field advance pharmaceutical and medication safety for the best of patients.

As a member, you have access to practical benefits ranging from comprehensive supervision of interests to high-standard leisure services. The financial and professional supervision of interests is the core of our services. Our extensive career services provide you with ideas and counselling for various stages of your career.
Pharmacists, dispensing pharmacists, pharmacy specialists and students in the related fields are eligible for membership in the Association.

Who can join

Pharmacists, dispensing pharmacists, pharmacy specialists and students in the related fields are eligible for membership in the Association.

Join as student member

Join as member

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