Researchers, teachers and academic experts – welcome to the Union!
The Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers (FUURT) is an organisation and trade union for researchers, teachers and other academic experts at universities and in different research institutions either in public or private sector.
You can join the Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers through one of its many member associations. The board of the member association in question decides on its new members and notifies them in writing of the decision.
See all member associations here
Joining the Union
With the same application you apply to become a member of FUURT, one of our member associations and the Unemployment Fund for Education and Science.
Membership officially begins, at the earliest, on the date when the written application for membership is submitted. You can also choose a date when you wish your membership to begin. Please note, however, that you cannot join retroactively. Please take notice also about our Membership fees and Membership benefits.
Your first month of membership is now free of charge!
We are offering all new members their first month of membership free of charge. If you join the Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers (FUURT) during the period 1 September–31 December 2024, you will get your first month free. All you need to do is fill out a membership application during the aforementioned time period and you will automatically receive your first month free of charge!
Campaign terms: The campaign is valid 1 September–31 December 2024. The free month of membership is the calendar month in which the membership application is submitted to the Union. The membership fee will then be charged for payment normally from the first day of the following calendar month. Read more about FUURT’s membership fees here. To ask more about joining, membership, and the campaign, please send an e-mail message to our member services.
Membership benefits
As a member of FUURT, you can take advantage of the versatile member services and benefits.
Membership fees
The membership fee is 1% of the primary wages subject to withholding tax, however for a minimum of 96 euro and maximum of 600* euro per year. The membership fee includes also the Teachers’ unemployment fund, except for pensioners and students.
Updating membership details
Please inform us of any changes to your membership details, such as a changed employment relationship or contact information, so that we can maintain an up‑to‑date member register.
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