Why is it worth joining Jyty? A membership in the trade union Jyty is your working life insurance – it is worth taking. Jyty gives you security and support in working life, diverse member benefits as well…
The student membership is free The student membership is free, ie. 0 euro. It pays off to join Jyty already during your studies in order for you to get the diverse member benefits free of charge! This way you…
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Professional fields Jyty’s members work in the municipal sector, the wellbeing services counties, the private sector, organisations and parishes. The largest occupational fields relevant to Jyty include secretarial, administrative, specialist and ICT work, youth work and organisational work, social and health care work, library work, and education and training.
Collective agreements Trade Union Jyty negotiates collective agreements in the municipal sector, wellbeing services counties, Church sector and private sectors. We negotiate terms of employment, such as pay, working times and holidays. Jyty negotiates a total of 19 collective agreements on behalf of its members.
Region and association activities The aim of Jyty´s regional operations is to support and promote the activities of associations, shop stewards and the union and to serve the members in each area. Jyty´s members belong to association based on their workplace, collective agreement or place of residence.
Students Students are full members of Jyty. The student belongs to Jyty through the member association of their own place of study or the association representing Jyty’s professional field. If you work, you can also join Unemployment Fund. A student member can also apply for support for traineeships.
Collective agreements and union representative We negotiate the terms of employment of our members, such as pay, working times and holidays. At the workplace, you are represented by a union representative who supports you and acts as a union representative at your workplace.
Employment counselling and legal services Jyty provides its members with employment counselling, legal services and legal aid in problems related to working life and employment.
Earnings-related unemployment allowance for persons who are unemployed or temporarily laid-off Members of Jyty are insured with Aaria Unemployment Fund. If you become unemployed or temporarily laid off, you will receive earnings-related unemployment allowance.
Diverse training We offer training related to occupational development and well-being. In addition, representatives of personnel and trade union activists are offered training related to their duties.
Member benefits for spare time Members of Jyty can enjoy a wide range of member benefits for spare time, such as accident and travel insurance, as well as discounts on accommodation, holiday cabins and boat trips.