STTK was founded on 29 October 1946,when it began operations under the name the Confederation of Technical Employee Organisations in Finland STTK. It was founded by four unions: The Union of Finnish Industrial Technicians, Finnish Marine Engineers’ Association, Finnish Foremen\u2019s Union and Svenska Teknikerf\u00f6rbundet i Finland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout its history, STTK has promoted the livelihood and good working conditions and day-to-day life of its member associations, as well as equality and non-discrimination. The tasks of the central organisation have varied over the years, but the activities have always had a broad impact on society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The organisation\u2019s 80-year history includes several major milestones, such as numerous national incomes policy agreements and pension reforms. The terms and conditions of working life have been promoted through negotiations, but also with bolder measures, such as industrial action and demonstrations. Throughout its history, STTK has advocated for bargaining. A functioning social contract is built on trust, dialogue and the labour market parties ability to find solutions together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of STTK’s new strategy, adopted in March 2026, is clear: a fair working life. This means safe working conditions, fair terms, equality and equal treatment of workers \u2013 regardless of sector, gender or status. In cooperation with its member associations, STTK influences legislation, social policy, education and the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
STTK is a strongly international organisation that cooperates with Nordic, European and global sister organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Originally a male-dominated industrial central organisation, STTK has grown into a balanced central organisation representing both the public and private sectors, with a strong female majority. Today, 77% of its 400,000 members are women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn its future advocacy work, STTK places special emphasis on promoting equality and non-discrimination and improving the position of young people in working life\u201d, stresses STTK\u2019s President Else-Mai Kirvesniemi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today STTK has 12 member unions: Tehy, Trade Union Pro, Finnish Union Practical Nurses SuPer, Trade Union Jyty, Union of Private Sector Professionals Erto, Association of Construction Engineers and Architects RIA, the Meto \u2013 Mets\u00e4alan Asiantuntijat association, the Ammattiliitto Kelan toimihenkil\u00f6t association, the Kirkon alat association, Finnish Engineers’ Association, Professional Dairy Association MVL and the Finnish Ship\u2019s Officers\u2019 Union. The cooperation member is LUVA \u2013 Luonnonvarat ry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n STTK marks its anniversary with an invite-only event and will celebrate with its member organisations at various occasions during the autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional information from STTK: Else-Mai Kirvesniemi, phone number 050\u202f346 0847.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"STTK was founded on 29 October 1946,when it began operations under the name the Confederation of Technical Employee… ","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":58187,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"lead_paragraph":"The Finnish Confederation of Professionals (STTK) celebrates its 80th anniversary today.","footnotes":""},"categories":[238],"subject":[],"class_list":["post-58341","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pressrelease"],"acf":{"lead_paragraph":"The Finnish Confederation of Professionals (STTK) celebrates its 80th anniversary today."},"yoast_head":"\n