Pro's members are educated professionals, experts and managers in a wide array of sectors – including international experts who work and live in Finland. We are home to 120 000 members and negotiate 180 collective agreements.
We now offer the union membership and all its services to new members for a year at a monthly price of 12.90 euros.
A story of working together
More than anything, the story of Pro is a story of working together. It's a story of what we achieve when we trust that there is a strength of numbers and build solutions for all rather than the few. Because when we are many, working life is better. When we are many, no one is left alone.
Finns’ right to join union is protected by law – and so is yours. Join now and get access to all Pro’s benefits and services.
All Pro services and benefits at your disposal
We negotiate collective agreements that determine issues such as minimum wages, holiday bonuses, working time and leaves. We support you personally when you apply for a job or sign a job contract, during your employment and after it ends. You get concrete advice on matters related to, for instance, your pay, right to leave, career development or combining work and private life.
By joining us you get access to a wide array of benefits and services in English, such as
- expert support in all matters related to working life in Finland both over the phone or via email
- personalised career coaching through ProNoste and TJS
- an English-speaking chatbot for quick questions
- free travel and non-occupational accident insurance
- discounts on travel and welfare services
- legal advice on your work and private life matters
- a monthly newsletter in English
Get to know the Finnish working life
Do you want to get to know the rules of the game of working life in Finland? Take part in our online course, which will help you understand your own rights and responsibilities in the workplace. For example, you will receive clear instructions on how to act if you get sick, your child gets sick or you encounter inappropriate behavior at the workplace. You will learn why onboarding is important. You will also receive information about our services and how we can support you in your career.
Participation is easy. Enter your email here, after which you will receive a login link in your email. Don't worry, even though the message is in Finnish. You can familiarize yourself with the material in almost 40 different languages. You can find the language versions when you click on your initials in the upper right corner. From there, a globe icon opens, from which you can choose the language that suits you and get to know Finnish working life and the joy of working life.
Trade Union Pro supports you in the whirlwinds of working life, so that no one is alone in working life.
9 reasons to join Pro
Pro advocates for working life legislation
Pro affects where decisions are made, internationally, in the EU and in Finland.
We conduct working life research, publish and do extensive advocacy work. You can see our statements in the media and social media.
Pro supports you at work and as a union
Your closest Pro contact is your workplace shop steward or occupational health and safety representative. You can reach Pro's other experts conveniently online, by calling or by e-mail if there are issues concerning your working conditions or employment relationship.
We make sure that the work is done fairly and in accordance with the agreements.
We've got you in all situations
As a Pro user, you belong to Unemployment Fund Pro, and you get earnings-related unemployment insurance if its conditions are met. According to research, the processing times of Unemployment Insurance Fund Pro are the fastest in Finland.
As a Pro member, your back is protected.
Pro's legal assistance helps
Our lawyers advise, negotiate, agree and ultimately defend you even in court. Legal assistance is free of charge and risk-free for you.
Develop as a professional
You get concrete advice from a personal career coach! You are successful, you know how to show your skills and you are prepared for unexpected changes. When you recognize your competence, you can convince others of it more easily.
Take a more affordable vacation as a Pro member
As a member of Pro, you can reserve a house at an affordable preferential price in both hotel and holiday apartment accommodation. Destinations can be found in Finland, Sweden and Spain, from Saariselka to Calahonda.
Comprehensive insurance benefits
The passenger and leisure accident insurance included in the membership is valid all over the world. The passenger insurance also covers your children and grandchildren who are traveling with you under the age of 20.
Wellbeing support and benefits
We want you to be well, lead a balanced life and be happy. That's why, as a member, you can chat with the well-being experts free of charge. We also offer inspiring well-being webinars, as well as monetary benefits for well-being services.
Other benefits for your free time
As a member, you can also enjoy changing leisure benefits. There are benefits for every departure, for example wellness, restaurants and experiences.
Humane working life is a human right
Our mission is to improve the working conditions, livelihoods and career prospects of our members and those studying these fields. We also look after the well-being of our members, both at work and off duty.
We believe that a humane working life is a human right. We foresee international developments and phenomena and develop new solutions for Finnish working life. We build a socially, ecologically and economically sustainable, equal society - or to put it shortly: the joy of working life!