Specia’s office is closed from 23 December 2025 to 7 January 2026

Our staff will be on Christmas break and will return on 8 January 2026 to continue our impactful advocacy work and support the diverse career paths of our members.

Member services and employment advisory will be available in a limited capacity during the holiday period. Exact opening hours will be announced soon on Akavan Erityisalat’s website.

Short Service Interruption in Unemployment Fund Services 23 December 2025–1 January 2026

Specia members’ unemployment security will transfer to the new Unemployment Fund Ote on 1 January 2026. The transfer does not require any action from you. Due to the transition, there will be a short service interruption in the fund’s services from 23 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, during which applications cannot be submitted or processed. Read more.

We wish you a peaceful Christmas and an inspiring start to the new year!