Welcome to Akavia
We are the trade union for university-educated professionals, supporting members throughout their working lives – regardless of sector, industry or role.
About Akavia
Who Can Become a Member
Join us and get a lifelong career partner that supports you with expert advice on your profession and membership benefits, tailor-made for professionals.
This is Akavia
Explore the professional trade union that provides expert advice, career support and exclusive benefits. Join us for a secure and successful career journey.
Apply to Become a Member
Join the union with 140,000 members who are economists, lawyers, social scientists, IT professionals, HR specialists or communication professionals.
Included in Your Membership
Explore Our Income Insurance
As a professionally active member of the trade union Akavia and of the Akademikernas a-kassa unemployment insurance fund, our income insurance protection is included automatically in your membership at no extra cost.
Legal Support and Advice
As a member of Akavia, you have access to advice and guidance on your career and employment conditions from our negotiators/advisers, who are specialists in Swedish labour law.
More Membership Benefits
Explore your benefits as a member of Akavia: exclusive salary statistics, personalised advice, and professional reviews to empower your professional journey.
New in Sweden
The Swedish Model
Learn about the foundation of the Swedish labour market, where collective agreements regulate most of your terms and conditions of employment.
Collective Agreements
Explore the role of collective agreements in Sweden and their positive impact on the labour market – both for employees and employers.
Why Join a Union
Explore how union membership can help you in your career in Sweden and learn about the advantages of being in a union as a university-educated professional.
Your Partner, Regardless of Your Career Path
At Akavia, your education is our focus. We support you throughout your entire working life – regardless of sector, industry or role. Become a member and thrive in your career.