Employed at a university of applied sciences
OAJ is the trade union that the teachers working in a university of applied sciences can call their own.
We want to ensure the professional success and wellbeing of everyone working in a university of applied sciences whilst also ensuring that they know their rights and obligations.
Benefits and services for members
The national associations compile goals related to member advocacy and policy as well as give presentations, launch initiatives and organise training.
OAO’s national associations are:
- Aikuisopettajien liitto AKOL
- Ammatillisten oppilaitosten ja ammattikorkeakoulujen opettajat ja asiantuntijat AO
- Koulutuksen esihenkilöt ja asiantuntijat KEA
- KSOLLI (Kuurojen ja sokeain opettajain liitto)
- SKO – Teachers in Higher and Secondary Education in Finland
- Suomen musiikinopettajien liitto (SMOL)
- TOOL (Tekniikan alan oppilaitosten opettajien liitto)
We are your advocates
We develop collective agreements and working conditions in higher education institutions as well as education, science and innovation policies. We are also very familiar with issues related to IP rights.
We participate in working groups managed by various ministries that prepare matters pertaining to research, development and innovation, such as the funding of higher education institutions.