Unemployment

More and more people are experiencing unemployment at some point in their careers. The length of time may vary from short transition periods between jobs to longer periods of unemployment. The Union offers a wide range of employment-enhancing services. This page provides you with information on unemployment, which should be taken into account when you become unemployed, and what kind of services you can use in this situation. 

Job Market Finland 

When becoming unemployed for the first time, you must primarily register as an unemployed jobseeker through Job Market Finland no later than on your first day of unemployment. Without this registration, you are not entitled to earnings-related allowance or the basic unemployment allowance. 

Is your company about to start co-determination negotiations?   

Are you facing employee co-determination negotiations that aims to make some of the employees redundant? The Union website has a lot of information and instructions on how to handle various employment relationship situations. 

Monthly Unemployment Report

The Union’s Research team monitors the unemployment situation of engineers every month and compiles an unemployment report on the situation. The report is only in Finnish. 

Take advantage of other membership services 

Not yet a member?  

You will receive up-to-date information for various life situations. All the services and benefits offered by the Union are at your disposal when you become a member. The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland consists of 80,000 engineers, engineering students, and other technical experts. Welcome to the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland!