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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 Union of Public Health Nurses

The Finnish Association of Public Health Nurses (Suomen Terveydenhoitajaliitto STHL) is a trade union for public health nurses and audiologists. The Association is comprised of 15 regional public health nurse associations and the national association of audiologists (Audionomiyhdistys). Founded in 1938, the Association has approx. 7,300 members, including public health nurses and audiologists as well as students, teachers, researchers and managers in the field.

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Tehtävä ja toiminta

The aim of the Association is to advance the supervision of interests of its members in areas related to the terms and conditions of employment, salaries and other professional, educational and social matters. It contributes actively to health promotion and, through its statements and initiatives, it influences the labour market as well as education and health policies.

Who can join

You can become a member if you have graduated as a public health nurse or audiologist or if you are studying in these fields.

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