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FUURT is an active trade union that represents all those working in science, research and higher education. Our members are supported by university-specific associations, two national associations, skilled shop stewards as well as our strong negotiation position and extensive advocacy networks.

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News 01.10.2020

Tieteentekijät

Shared rules vitally important in the doctoral researcher-supervisor relationship

The doctoral researcher-supervisor relationship includes obligations and rights that apply to both the supervisor and the researcher. Some of the rights and obligations are affected by whether the PhD...

News 03.11.2020

Our Information sector and open science work group monitors and comments on the implementation of open science in Finland

News 30.10.2020

NEWSLETTER 4/2020

Acatiimi, Article, News 29.10.2020

The Great Unknown

Acatiimi, News 29.10.2020

Will Contingency Save the World?

News 22.10.2020

The FUURT office is closed on Monday, 26 October for office’s development day

News 19.10.2020

Training opportunities and support for occupational well-being for academics!

An extensive network of local associations in 12 cities

FUURT includes 15 member associations with over 7,000 members.

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Fixed-term employment contracts

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Unemployment security

Unemployment security is a monetary benefit received during unemployment or a temporary lay-off.

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