Employed at basic education
When you work in basic education, you are a member of the national association OAJ-YSI. In addition, you are a member of a national district or association depending on your school level, field of study or educational institution.
OAJ's organisational structure
Benefits and services for members
As an OAJ member, you are a member of OAJ-YSI’s national association
Our members are organised in national districts and associations according to the school grade, education sector or educational institution they represent.
The national districts and associations compile goals related to member advocacy and policy as well as give presentations, launch initiatives and organise training. The OAJ General Education Teachers (OAJ-YSI) group includes teachers in comprehensive and upper secondary schools as well as a number of teachers in general adult education.
Read more about OAJ’s organisational structure
We are your advocates
You are doing valuable work, which should also be reflected in your salary and working conditions. In addition to advocacy for teachers, our operations are based on the development of teaching and research legislation and funding.
We influence the industry’s appreciation in contract negotiations and, through political advocacy work, locally, nationally and internationally, and we take a stand on policies concerning the education reforms.