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Your unemployment fund is being renewed!

9.12.2025

The Unemployment Fund for Higher Educated Employees (Erko), and The Unemployment Fund for Education and Science (OT) will form a joint on 1 January 2026. The new unemployment fund is called Ote.

Recipients of the Work Life Awards 2025 have been announced

28.11.2025

The recipients of the Working Life Awards have now been announced. In the jury’s reasoning, the importance of courage in advancing equality in the arts and culture sector is emphasized, as well as the power of collective effort within the field.

Welcome to TAKU’s annual autumn meeting on 28th November

5.11.2025

As a member you are warmly welcome to participate TAKU’s autumn meeting on 28th Nov. As a member it is also possible to stand for the election of TAKU’s board.

Dear member, answer to income survey!

30.10.2025

TAKU collects income data in order to advocate the members and stand by their side.

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

8.10.2025

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!

Support for courses and professional development of TAKU members

5.9.2025

It is time to apply support for education! The grant is established for professional development and courses. Application period is on 8.-30.9.2025.

TAKU’s Anniversary Autumn Has Begun!

22.8.2025

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.

The new workbook supports career planning and job search

16.6.2025

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

28.5.2025

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.

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