Trade Union for Art and Culture Professionals TAKU advocates for a better working life!

Our mission is to develop working life in art and culture, make the fields more appreciated, and advocate for the good of the sector. We support our members at all stages of their working lives, provide services and bring experts together.

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Events

october, 2025

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Calendar

Suggest a professional or an action of the arts and culture industries

8.10.2025

Support for courses and professional development of TAKU members

5.9.2025

TAKU’s Anniversary Autumn Has Begun!

22.8.2025

Suggest a professional or an action of the arts and culture industries

TAKU will choose the year’s foremost arts and culture expert and action for the Work Life Awards. Who or what do you consider to be the most distinguished person or an action in the industry 2025? Send us your suggestion!

TAKU’s Anniversary Autumn Has Begun!

This year, the Trade Union for Art and Culture Professionals (TAKU) turns 50! Our anniversary season is filled with encounters, trainings, and inspiring events – all leading up to the grand celebration in November.

Leisure accident and passenger insurance will be transferred to LähiTapiola on Jan 1, 2025

Learn about the contents of the insurance.

The new workbook supports career planning and job search

Discover this free workbook which provides an excellent foundation for your job search and helps you plan your next career step!

New salary recommendations and terms of employment in the art and culture sector 2025-2027

Those with a degree in cultural production or a master’s/ bachelor’s degree in history, literature and cultural studies can apply our (private sectors) salary recommendations. Updated employment terms for art and culture sector are also available. New recommendations are valid from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027.

Member services and benefits

TAKU provides support and professional counselling for its’ members in different situations – but also numerous member benefits, most of which are available to you as soon as you join.

Specialist in the art and culture sector: are you being paid at least the minimum TAKU-recommended salary?

See the TAKU’s salary recommendations for cultural producers (with degrees from a university of applied sciences) and holders of master’s and bachelor’s degrees in arts, history, literature and cultural subjects.

Recommendations and Guides

Check the art and culture sector minimum salary recommendations, employment term guides and other work contract related materials.

Employment contract checklist

An employment contract may be made orally, electronically or manually. A written employment contract is always recommended to prevent disputes later on.