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Here is a list of all of the trade unions that are affiliated to SAK. The entry for each union specifies the industries or occupations from which the union recruits its members.

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After you have found a suitable union, simply follow the JOIN NOW link for that union. Then carefully complete the form that appears and send it to the union by clicking the Send button. This process initiates your membership of the union and of its associated unemployment fund. The union will contact you either to confirm your membership or to request further details.

Most unions also accept vocational trainees as student members. Trainees are not usually required to pay a membership fee. To join a union as a student member, simply follow the JOIN AS A STUDENT MEMBER link and complete the application form.

If you cannot find a suitable union from this list, then complete the form at the bottom of the page. We shall then get in touch with you and help you to find the right union. You can also call the SAK toll-free number 0800 179 279 for assistance anytime between 09.00 and 15.00, Monday to Friday.

	Coastguard Union	All frontier guard staff categories are organised in this union: coastguards frontier guards officers NCO students specialist officers civilian post holders Website Join now Join as a student member

	Construction Trade Union	The members of this union work in the following sectors: asphalting building construction building technology civil engineering construction products floor covering painting and coating waterproofing Website Join now Join as a student member

	Finnish Aviation Union	The members of this union work in technical and service occupations of the aviation sector, including: aircraft repair and servicing work servicing, loading and catering for airline passengers and air freight customers Website Join now Join as a student member

	Finnish Cabin Crew Union	The members of this union are flight attendants for airlines operating in Finland. Website Join now

	Finnish Customs Officers' Union	The members of this union work in the Finnish national customs administration. Website Join now

	Finnish Electrical Workers' Union	The members of this union work in electrical occupations in the following sectors: electric power plants thermal power plants nuclear power plants electricity distribution data communications information technology network technology electrical installations electrical automation security technology servicing and maintenance slot-machines industry and special trades Website Join now Join as a student member

	Finnish Food Workers' Union	The members of this union work in all foodstuff sectors: foodstuffs industry bakeries meat industry food processing dairies breweries soft drink factories Website Join now Join as a student member

	Finnish Locomotivemen's Union	The members of this union are railway locomotive drivers. Website Join now Join as a student member

	Finnish Musicians' Union	The members of this union are instrumentalists, singers and associated artists and performers: orchestral musicians theatre musicians studio musicians restaurant musicians gig musicians ballet dancers Website Join now Join as a student member

	Finnish NCOs' Union	The following defence forces staff categories belong to this union: NCOs aircraft ground crews mechanics contractual military personnel military crisis management professionals Website Join now

	Finnish Post and Logistics Union	The members of this union work in the following sectors: postal services (employees of Itella Oyj) signalling (employees of Itella Oyj) logistics (employees of Itella Oyj) store services (employees of Itella Oyj) newspaper distribution (employees of Itella Oyj) advertising distribution free newspaper distribution cash processing (employees of G4S Cash Services, Finland) associated trades and occupations Website Join now

	Finnish Prison Officers' Union	The members of this union perform various functions in the Finnish Prison Service, including the following: supervision work management clerical duties kitchen duties household management health care Website Join now Join as a student member

	Finnish Railwaymen's Union	The members of this union include railway employees and associated staff categories: conductors locomotive, locomotive electric power, electrical and safety equipment installers pointsmen rail welders shunting foremen shunting masters signal box operators track foremen track workers train crew members wagon inspectors wagonmen Website Join now Join as a student member

	Finnish Seamen's Union	The members of this union work in the following sectors and occupations: merchant fleet cabotage and internal water transport tug boats other functions associated with navigation Website Join now Join as a student member

	Finnish Social Democratic Journalists' Union	The members of this union work in the mass media. Website Join now

	Finnish Transport Workers' Union	The members of this union work in the following sectors: driving instruction forwarding motor vehicle repair sector motor vehicle sector motor vehicle servicing sector oil products road haulage terminals stevedoring transportation travel agencies associated trades and occupations Website Join now Join as a student member

	General Union of Journalists	The members of this union work in: newspapers and electronic media, or full-time public relations and media occupations Website Join now Join as a student member

	Industrial Union TEAM	The members of this union work in the following sectors: chemical heavy industry chemical products industry footwear and leather goods industry glass and ceramics industry glazing, construction glazing and glass processing graphical industry media industries motor vehicle tyre sector oil, natural gas and petrochemicals industry plastic products industry rubber industry textile and garment industry textile services (private laundries and dry cleaners) Website Join now Join as a student member

	Metalworkers' Union	The members of this union work in the following sectors: metal industries technology industries electronics and electrotechnical industry motor vehicle and machine workshops motor vehicle and machine trade data communications energy industry panel beating and sheet metal working industrial insulation pulp and paper industry repair shop sector mining and precious metals sector Ministry of Defence workshops Website Join now Join as a student member

	Paperworkers' Union	The members of this union work in the following sectors: timber pulp and paper industry semi-finished products industry paper converting industry wallpaper industry associated trades and occupations Website Join now Join as a student member

	Railway Salaried Staff's Union	The members of this union work in the following railway occupations: signalling customer service administration sales and marketing clerical duties Website Join now

	Service Union United (PAM)	The members of this union work in a wide range of private service sectors and occupations, including: shop assistants hotel and catering sector building management and cleaning sectors warehouses offices security guards technical and specialised occupations hairdressers pharmacists motor vehicle service station employees Website Join now Join as a student member

	Theatre and Media Employees in Finland	The members of this union work in the following sectors: theatre dance circus film and video television production audiovisual Website Join now Join as a student member

	Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors (JHL)	The members of this union work for the following employers: central government local authorities local authority federations parishes public commercial institutions or companies non-profit organisations businesses and organisations providing public sector services organisations operating in associated sectors Website Join now Join as a student member

	Union of Foremen in Commerce	The members of this union work in supervisory capacities in the following sectors: commerce hotel and catering sector Website Join now

	Wood and Allied Workers' Union	The members of this union work in the following sectors: agriculture boat building carpentry forest and timber harvesting machine work forest nurseries fur farming gardening trades mechanical woodworking paintbrush industry peat and fuel pellet industry peat production Website Join now Join as a student member

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Trade union membership gives you a voice in determining your job security, earnings, working conditions and safety. It also offers various other benefits, including practical help when your rights are violated, access to special unemployment insurance arrangements, training programmes, cut-price holiday packages, group discounts on a wide range of consumer goods and services, and opportunities for social involvement. Read more

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SAK is a confederation of 21 trade unions in industry, the public sector, transport, private services and cultural branch. Read more

If you are unable to find a suitable union through this website, then call our toll-free number 0800 179 279 anytime between 09.00 and 15.00, Monday to Friday. You may also fill in a web form and leave us details of your studies or work. We shall then get in touch with you and help you to find the right union. Read more