Membership benefits
Membership of the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland includes valuable benefits. All membership benefits and services are also available for student and retired members. Some of the benefits require you to log in to the service or contact the service provider.
Mobile membership card
Download a handy mobile membership card. By downloading the ILRY Mobiili app, you can access the latest engineering news and the Event Calendar for trainings and events on your smart phone. On the ILRY Mobiili you can download the CityShoppari app without an annual fee.
Member pages
You can edit your information on the Member pages. On the pages, you can access salary statistics and salary counter to help determine your salary, for example. You must use strong identification when you log in to the Member pages for the first time.
Banking benefits
As a union member, you can take advantage of Danske Bank’s diverse membership benefits for a mortgage, investment, and basic banking services. See also benefits for stundents and recent graduates.
Insurance package
The union has taken out an insurance package for its members with Turva, which includes non-occupational traveler’s, luggage, travel liability, and legal expenses travel insurance and non-occupational accident insurance. Mobile membership card functions as an insurance certificate.
Member+
Member+ service brings together all the membership benefits of the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland and Akava in relation to accommodation, travel, wellness, and other discounts. The service has hundreds of different benefits that you can see and make use of by logging in to the service.
CityShoppari
Members of the union receive CityShoppari without an annual fee. The app has more than 1,000 value-for-money benefits for you to eat and shop at affordable prices across Finland. The service includes restaurants, cafes, clothing stores, sports facilities, culture, beauty salons and hairdressers – something for everyone!
Museums and exhibitions
Members of the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland receive a 50% discount on admission fees to the Science Centre Heureka and the Museum Centre Vapriikki. Read more about benefits and partnerships.
The engineer’s ring
The engineer’s ring has a long history and has been worn by tens of thousands of engineers. Order the outstanding professional symbol for yourself or as a gift.
Cottages for rent
The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland and its membership organizations have their own rental cottages, most of which can be rented to members up to 30–50% cheaper than the listed price. Akava members can also rent cottages from other affiliates through a joint membership service.
Travelling benefits
In addition to Akava's common accommodation benefits, the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland has its own high-quality hotel and spa benefits in the Member+ service. Benefits include the Finnish Hostel Association, Polku Hotel and Koli Relax Spa.
Engineer's cap
You can order the professional symbol for yourself or as a gift. The cap and ring of engineers have a long tradition in the engineering community. Learn more about the engineer's cap.
Membership services
The union provides expert services. The services provide assistance with legal issues related to employment, employment contracts and situations, advises on setting the right salary and helps to find a new job, encouraged by career services.
Eversheds legal services
A member of the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland can also get assistance in legal matters regarding their private lives. You can ask for advice on inheritance and wills, prenuptial agreements, partitions, and gifts. The telephone service is also free for family members.
KOKO unemployment fund
Through the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland, you can belong to an unemployment fund and secure your livelihood in the event of a change. Once the working condition is met, the member is entitled to an earnings-based daily allowance.
Joint tendering
Union members have a unique opportunity to get more substantial savings through joint tendering. The most common purchase subject to competitive tendering is an electricity contract. Enrollment does not oblige you to make a purchase. By joining immediately, you will also be able to participate in future joint purchases.
Events
The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland organizes as many as 400 events across Finland every year! The events are diverse and are designed to support member networking, professional development, and bring joy to the free time.
Training
The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland provides a comprehensive selection of vocational training courses and career coaching with a focus on improving job seeking skills. In general, training courses are free for members.
Not yet a member?
You will receive up-to-date information for various life situations. All the services and benefits offered by the Union are at your disposal when you become a member of the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland. The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland consists of over 70,000 engineers, engineering students, and other technical experts. Welcome to the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland!