Becoming a member

1. Choose an association based on your educational background or the type of work you do.
Read about Akava Special Branches’ 25 member associations and choose the one that suits you best. All of our members belong to one of our associations as well as to the union. You can join Akava Special Branches while still a student.

> Member associations
> Student membership

2. Fill in the membership application.

> Membership application (secure connection)

Application is in Finnish

Member applications in English
> Municipal sector (pdf)
> State and church institutions (pdf)
> Private sector (pdf)
> Students (pdf)

3. Send your membership application to Akava Special Branches.
The union forwards your application to the association you wish to join. Your membership starts from the date that Akava Special Branches receives your application, unless you wish it to start from a later date.

Address and fax:
Akava Special Branches
Maistraatinportti 4 A
00240 Helsinki
Fax 09 147 242

Within a couple of weeks, you receive confirmation of acceptance plus the new member’s pack that contains materials about membership and a joining gift.

If you have any questions regarding application or membership, please contact the membership secretaries at Akava Special Branches on 0201 235 370.