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Membership

Nine out of ten teachers in Finland have chosen to join OAJ. We offer the most important benefit in working life, advocacy and security for changing life situations.

Membership benefits

My membership

Membership card and OAJ app

We negotiate wages and working conditions on your behalf

Contract negotiations are a key membership benefit. The collective agreement negotiations of OAJ members cover many particulars, such as salary, working hours, leave and matters related to wellbeing at work.

Get to know OAJ's official and collective agreements

Services for members

We offer advocacy, employment counseling and legal protection for our members.

Unemployment fund

We have insured our members through the Unemployment Fund Ote, which provides you with security in case of unemployment. You can contact the unemployment fund with any related questions.

Join our activities!

Do you want to have an impact on the common issues of your profession? Join OAJ's activities!

Union fees

Find out more about what does the union fee include and when you are entitled for lower union fee. Also read the FAQ regarding union fees.

Professionals in education

Early childhood education and pre-school

Basic education

University of applied sciences

University

Membership

We negotiate wages and working conditions on your behalf

Professionals in education

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