YTN’s member unions
We represent 180,000 experts and supervisors
As members, we have 19 Akava unions through which we represent approximately 180,000 experts and supervisors in different sectors. Read more about YTN affiliates, whose contact information you can find on this page.
By joining a union, you will receive personal guidance on employment relationship matters from your union’s experts. As a member of a union, you can also develop your expertise through training sessions and events. See our My Shop Steward service to read more about the reasons why you should become a member.
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Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK
TEK is a trade union for graduate engineers, architects and others with a corresponding university degree in technology or natural sciences.
Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK
Ratavartijankatu 2
00520 Helsinki
(09) 229 121
www.tek.fi/en/
Facebook: Tekniikan.akateemiset.TEK
Instagram: tekniikanakateemiset
LinkedIn: the-finnish-association-of-graduate-engineers-tek
Who can join: You can become a full member of TEK if you have completed the degree of Master of Science from a technical field, Architect or some other equivalent STEM degree (e.g., mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists) or a doctor’s degree from these fields.
Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Science in Architecture
Akava Special Branches
Akava Special Branches is a multidisciplinary trade union. Our union comprises 19 member organisations and their members, who work in expert and supervisory positions in areas such as culture, administration, communications, business and well-being.
Akava Special Branches
Maistraatinportti 4 A
00240 Helsinki
www.akavanerityisalat.fi/en
Facebook: akavanerityisalat
Bluesky: akavanerityisalat.bsky.social
X: aivanerityinen
Instagram:akavan_erityisalat
Who can join: People working in expert and supervisory positions in the fields of culture, administration, communications, business and well-being, as well as students in these fields. Membership takes place through one of the 19 member organisations and is based on a profession or field of education.
administration, communications, general
Akavan Yleinen Ryhmä AYR
Akava YIeinen Ryhmä ry is an affordable channel for professional unionisation and a responsible and reliable advocate of the interests of its members.
Akavan Yleinen Ryhmä ry AYR
c/o Vakava ry
Rautatieläisenkatu 6
00520 Helsinki
akavanyleinenryhma@ayr.fi
www.akavanyleinenryhma.fi
Who can join: Persons who have completed a higher education degree or other degree, who are comparable to them in terms of position, and persons who, for special reasons, cannot or do not want to belong to another Akava member union.
AKI-liitot
Trade union of theologians and church musicians working for the public sector, business and organisations.
AKI-liitot
Rautatieläisenkatu 6
00520 Helsinki
(09) 4270 1503
akiliitot.fi
Facebook: AKI-liitot
LinkedIn: AKI-liitot
Instagram: akiliitot
Who can join: Members of the Finnish Cantor-Organist Union, the Finnish Union of Church Priests and the Union of Finnish Theologians, i.e. cantors, priests and theologians. Membership requires a higher education degree in the field of church or religion (Master of Theology, Master of Church Music) or work in these fields.
ASIA – Association for Professionals and Managers
ASIA is an Akava service and lobbying organisation for senior salaried employees – experts, supervisors and managers. We’re just a phone call away.
ASIA – Association for Professionals and Managers
Rautatieläisenkatu 6
00520 Helsinki
(09) 2510 1310
www.asia.fi/en/asia-in-english.html
Facebook: asialiittory
LinkedIn: asialiittory
Instagram: asialiittory
Who can join: Senior salaried employees who work in expert, supervisor or management positions in different fields. Membership is based on a position, not education or sector.
management, supervisor, manager, general
Association of Finnish Lawyers
The Association of Finnish Lawyers is a joint lobbying and service organisation for all lawyers and law students. We are building a fair Finland where justice is for everyone.
Association of Finnish Lawyers
Uudenmaankatu 4-6 B
00210 Helsinki
(09) 8561 0300
juristiliitto.fi/en/
Facebook: Juristiliitto – Juristförbundet
LinkedIn: Juristiliitto – Juristförbundet
Instagram: juristiliittojuristforbundet
Who can join: In Finland, students who have completed a Master’s degree in law, a Bachelor’s degree in law or a Master of Laws degree, as well as students of law. An internationally recognised lawyer’s degree is also accepted.
Bachelor of Law
DIFF – Ingenjörerna i Finland rf
DIFF – Ingenjörerna i Finland is a Swedish-language union for engineers and engineering students. We offer support and advice at every stage of your career.
DIFF – Ingenjörerna i Finland rf
Järnvägsmannagatan 6
00520 Helsingfors
040 585 0972
diff.fi/welcome-to-diff-ingenjorerna-i-finland/
Facebook: ingenjorerna
LinkedIn: diff
Instagram: diff_ingenjorerna
Who can join: Swedish-speaking engineers and engineering students in Finland.
Finnish Association of Occupational Health Nurses
An association for occupational health nurses and experts in well-being at work and work capacity. You will receive unemployment security, employment counselling, a network, information and support for your career.
Finnish Association of Occupational Health Nurses
Sitratori 3, 4th floor
00420 Helsinki
www.tyoterveyshoitajat.fi
Facebook: Suomen Tyoterveyshoitajaliitto
Instagram: tyoterveyshoitajat
LinkedIn: suomen-tyoterveyshoitajaliitto-ry
X: Tyoterveyshoit
Who can join: Occupational health nurses and experts in well-being at work with a health nurse degree and occupational health care qualifications (15 credits). Membership is also possible for students and entrepreneurs.
well-being at work, work capacity
Finnish Pharmacists’ Association
The Finnish Pharmacists’ Association has more than a hundred years of experience as the financial and professional lobbyist of pharmacy professionals.
Finnish Pharmacists’ Association
Asemamiehenkatu 2
00520 Helsinki
029 7010 1090
www.farmasialiitto.fi
Facebook: farmasialiitto
Instagram: farmasialiitto
X: farmasialiitto
LinkedIn: suomen-farmasialiitto
Who can join: Pharmacists, pharmaceutical professionals and pharmacy students. Membership is also possible for entrepreneurs and retired employees in the field.
pharmacy, pharmacist
Finnish Psychological Association
The Finnish Psychological Association promotes the emoluments and professional interests of psychologists and seeks to influence social decision-making on mental health.
Finnish Psychological Association
Bulevardi 30 B 3
00120 Helsinki
(09) 6122 9122
www.psyli.fi/en/
Facebook: Psykologiliitto
LinkedIn: Suomen Psykologiliitto
Instagram: @psykologiliitto
Bluesky: @psykologiliitto
Who can join: Those how have completed a psychologist’s degree and students of psychology. Graduates from abroad can join if they have a permit to pursue the profession of psychologist in Finland.
Master of Psychology
Finnish Union of University Professors
The Finnish Union of University Professors acts as the labour market organisation for professors and as their professional link. The union emphasises the importance of scientific research and the highest degree of education based on it.
Finnish Union of University Professors
Rautatieläisenkatu 6
00520 Helsinki
(09) 4250 700
www.professoriliitto.fi/en/
Bluesky: professoriliitto.bsky.social
Facebook: facebook.com/professoriliitto
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/professoriliitto
Instagram: instagram.com/professoriliitto
Who can join: University professors, assistant professors (in the second-to-last phase of the tenure track), research professors, as well as researchers and teachers in a comparable position. Research professors from state research institutes can also join under certain conditions.
science, doctor
The Union of Research Professionals
Tieteentekijät is the trade union and advocate of all those working in the science and research sector and is Finland’s leading advocate of research data.
The Union of Research Professionals
Rautatieläisenkatu 6
00520 Helsinki
tieteentekijat.fi/en/home/
Instagram: tieteentekijat
Facebook: tieteentekijoidenliitto
LinkedIn: tieteentekijät
Who can join: All those working in science and research, such as scholarship researchers, research assistants, doctoral researchers, post-doc researchers, RDI and administrative staff, professors, university lecturers and information industry professionals.
science, doctor
Loimu ry
Loimu is a multidisciplinary union whose members work in the fields of chemistry, forest industry and economy, bioeconomy, laboratories and the environment, health care, as well as universities and research institutes. 17,000 members.
Loimu ry
Mikonkatu 8 A
00100 Helsinki
(09) 6226 850
www.loimu.fi/en/
Facebook: loimuliitto
LinkedIn:loimu-ry
Bluesky: @loimu.fi
Instagram: Loimu Ry (@loimury)
Who can join: Graduates and students in natural sciences, environmental sciences and forest science. In addition, from 1 January 2026, also experts with a higher education degree in the food sector (the Finnish Association of Academic Agronomists merging with Loimu)
master of philosophy, natural sciences, forest industry, forestry, bioeconomy, environment, healthcare, forest science
Professionals of Business and Technology
We are a forward-looking community that contributes to the world’s best working life and competence. Our strength comes from the expertise of Bachelors of Business Administration and those having completed the degree of Master of Business Administration.
Professionals of Business and Technology
Ratavartijankatu 2
00520 Helsinki
020 155 8800
www.tradenomi.fi/en
Instagram: tradenomit
LinkedIn: tradenomit
Facebook: tradenomit
X: tradenomit
Who can join: Bachelors of business administration and students of business administration. Membership is also possible for entrepreneurs and retired employees.
Social Science Professionals
Trade union for social science experts. YKA offers a community for all social science professionals, from students to retired social science experts.
Social Science Professionals
Mikonkatu 8 A
00100 Helsinki
010 231 0350
yka.fi/en/
Instagram: yhteiskuntaala
LinkedIn: Yhteiskunta-alan korkeakoulutetut
BlueSky: @yhteiskunta-ala.bsky.social
Who can join: Those who have completed or are studying for a higher education degree in the field of society (e.g. Master of Political Science M.Sc. (Econ.), Master of Social Science M.Sc. (Econ.), Master of Administrative Sciences M.Sc. (H.Sc.) and graduates working in the field.
The Finnish Business School Graduates
We are a union for people who have completed a master’s university degree in business (Master of Business Administration) and students. We have almost 60,000 members and we are the fourth largest member organisation under Akava. Our members have a broad influence in different sectors and positions.
The Finnish Business School Graduates
Ratavartijankatu 2
00520 Helsinki
0201 299 299
www.ekonomit.fi/en
LinkedIn: Suomen Ekonomit
Instagram: suomenekonomit
Threads: suomenekonomit
Who can join: Those who have completed a university degree in business administration (e.g. Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Economics, M.Sc [Econ], Doctor of Business Administration, DBA, Doctor of Science in Economics) and graduates working in business administration.
Union of Professional Engineers in Finland IL
The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland is an Akava trade union with more than 75,000 members through its member organisations. The members are engineers, engineering students and other experts in engineering.
Union of Professional Engineers in Finland IL
Ratavartijankatu 2
00520 Helsinki
0201 801 801
www.ilry.fi/en
Facebook: Insinooriliitto
X: insinooriliitto
Instagram: insinooriliitto
LinkedIn: insinooriliitto
Who can join: Engineers, other engineering experts and students in the field (universities of applied sciences and engineer education).
Union of Technical Professionals KTK
Our members work in supervisor and expert positions in the technical sector in municipalities, companies providing municipal services, wellbeing services counties and energy companies.
Union of Technical Professionals KTK
Rautatieläisenkatu 6
00520 Helsinki
(09) 4257 7490
www.ktk-ry.fi/in-english/
Facebook: KTKTekniikanAsiantuntijat
Instagram: ktk_tekniikan_asiantuntijat
Who can join: Engineering experts, especially engineering experts of municipalities, wellbeing services counties and the energy industry, and experts qualified for these positions.
municipality
Union of Sales and Marketing Professionals MMA
The Union of Sales and Marketing Professionals MMA promotes the success and well-being of sales and marketing professionals. MMA offers its members expert services and training tailored to support their careers.
Union of Sales and Marketing Professionals MMA
Asemamiehenkatu 2, 9. krs
00520 Helsinki
020 122 4400
www.mma.fi/en/
Facebook: mmaliitto
LinkedIn: myynnin-ja-markkinoinnin-ammattilaiset-mma
Instagram: mmaliitto
YouTube: mmavideot
Who can join: Sales, marketing and purchasing professionals and students. People in an employment relationship, entrepreneurs, recent graduates, students and pensioners can become members. Membership is not tied to any specific degree.
sales, marketing, salesperson, marketer, general