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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.

Current issues

Article, News 07.12.2020

Survey for early career researchers – participate by 15 January

Greetings early career researcher! We invite you to respond to the union’s survey for early career researchers. With the study, we aim to find out about the working conditions...

News 07.01.2021

Part of temporary changes to unemployment security Act have expired

Acatiimi, Article 18.12.2020

Can you progress in a university career?

News 15.12.2020

Exceptions to the Union’s opening hours during the holidays

News 14.12.2020

What to do if you suspect research fraud or face allegations against you?

Article, News 14.12.2020

Akava Medals of Merit for 14 academics

News 14.12.2020

The FUURT working groups are active and productive – 2020 news

News 14.12.2020

Webinars for the members of FUURT in 2021

Acatiimi 09.12.2020

University of Jyväskylä paying coronavirus crisis incentives

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

Information, advice, statistics and solutions for fixed-term employment relationships.

Daily life of academics

Work in science, research, higher education, learning and innovations.

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

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You will get a wide range of benefits for different situations in life.

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