KTK Tekniikan Asiantuntijat (Union of Technical Professionals, KTK) is a Trade Union for Technology Professionals. KTK members are part of the Union and are experts responsible for people’s well-being and safety through their work. Our members handle everyday issues such as water, street networks, energy, area planning, food supply, and sanitation. They are responsible for the safety and condition of sports facilities and the development of green areas. We also have many members in the health sector who are responsible for logistical services and the functionality of research equipment.
Their work plays a significant role when people choose new homes or businesses consider new establishments and creating new job opportunities. The work of KTK members forms the foundation for the vitality of regions. Through their work, KTK members contribute to the competitiveness and attractiveness of regions.
What do you get as a member of KTK?
KTK Tekniikan Asiantuntijat negotiates as part of JUKO on various collective agreements in municipal and welfare sectors. Additionally, we negotiate, with a mandate from KTN rf, collective agreements for higher-level executives in the energy sector as part of YTN. We have joined the energy sector’s employee agreements with an accession protocol. By contacting us, you can influence the content of collective agreements.
We support you in work-related matters, such as working hours, local collective agreements, and salaries. At the local level, these issues are handled by representatives from JUKO, with the technology sector primarily represented by KTK members. Representatives are supported by 110 local branches within KTN. These branches independently manage regional activities, and each member can participate in their activities.
You receive daily assistance from member services regarding issues related to your membership.
Employment counseling assists you daily with matters related to work life and salary.
As a member, you are part of KTK’s communication and regularly receive information on current issues.
You have access to many membership benefits:
- Joining benefit: As a new member, you get three months without membership fees starting from the month you join!
- Employment counseling: For example, if you have questions about termination or salary during illness, we assist you.
- Legal protection insurance for work-related disputes: If the employer unlawfully terminates your contract, the insurance provides protection in court if it comes to that.
- Collective agreement negotiations: We negotiate the terms of collective agreements on your behalf.
- Representative’s assistance at your workplace: They negotiate locally with your employer on your behalf.
- Accident and travel insurance for leisure, baggage insurance: Membership includes comprehensive insurance for domestic and international travel and for leisure accidents.
- Unemployment protection: Income-related unemployment insurance provides financial support during unemployment, layoffs, and job alternation leave. KTK’s unemployment fund is Aaria.
- Legal advice for personal life: Free phone advice on legal issues related to personal life.
- Member+ service’s changing membership benefits: Dozens of varying discounts. There are also cottages for rent across Finland.
- Benefits such as magazines, discounts on cruises, spa, and hotels.
Address
KTK Tekniikan Asiantuntijat ry
Rautatieläisenkatu 6, 00520 Helsinki
FINLAND
