The technology sector does meaningful and creative work that helps solve the biggest challenges facing us today. Coming up with creative solutions requires well-being at work and the space to focus on doing new things in new ways.
We believe that people are the most important part of technology – which is why we are constantly working to make sure that people in technology have the best possible opportunities to succeed in their work.
How are creativity and technology combined in TEK members' careers?
Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is an organisation for academic engineers, architects and other university-educated professionals in technology and natural sciences. We give our members services that support your professional interests. Our community consists of some 76,000 members, which means we are one of the largest trade unions in Akava, and in Finland. Some 20,000 of our members are university students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields.
We are an expert partner for our members in their professional lives
If you have any questions regarding work life, we have the answers for you.
- Our legal counselling can help you with legal issues regarding, for example, employment contracts or non-competition legislation.
- Our salary statistics and advice support you in salary negotiations and with salary requests.
- Our career coaches help you with job seeking or career planning, for example, through online trainings.
- We negotiate collective agreements for fair employment conditions in the technology sector so our members can focus on the important things at work, and enjoy their free-time and life itself.
- We organise events and trainings where you can learn new things and be inspired by influential speakers.
- As an entrepreneur you can ask our lawyers, for example, about establishing a company or matters related to labour law, and benefit from a variety of trainings and discounts.
- You will have access to a mental health professional, when work life is getting too stressful.
- As a member you are insured against unemployment and liabilities related to employment.
See all of our services and benefits here
If you are not yet a member, now is a great time to join!
The world needs creativity in technology
In the Creative Technology campaign, we are highlighting the importance of creativity in technology. How does creativity exist in the work of tech professionals? Watch the following videos where five professionals share their thoughts on creative technology.
Videos are mostly in Finnish.