The boards of Sotekassa, Unemployment Fund of Social and Healthcare workers and Super Unemployment Fund propose that the funds be merged. The merger is planned to take place on 1 January 2027.

Super Unemployment Fund will be merged into Sotekassa

In connection with the merger, the fund’s new official name will be Sote Unemployment Fund, although the name Sotekassa will be used in communications. Following the merger, the fund will have approximately 190,000 members.

The name and membership terms will be confirmed at the funds’ meetings in early June, where the decision on the merger will be made. Sotekassa’s meeting will be held on 3 June and the Super Fund’s on 2 June.

Memberships will remain valid after the merger, and no action is required from members.

A strong, high-quality unemployment fund for the social and healthcare sector with greater capacity

Following the merger, Sotekassa will be able to meet members’ needs even better than before.

“Our aim is to provide our members with the best possible service at a competitive price,” says Markus Rantanen, Managing Director of Sotekassa.

“As a larger fund, we will be able to develop our systems more efficiently and provide comprehensive services to our members,” says Matti Romakkaniemi, Managing Director of the Super Unemployment Fund.

In addition to earnings-related security, the fund provides support for employment

Sotekassa will continue to pay earnings-related unemployment benefits to its members. In addition, the fund offers and develops services that support employment, such as job search training. The fund actively cooperates with six trade unions.

Key benefits of the merger of the unemployment funds

A strong fund for the sector
A clearly social and healthcare-focused organisation that understands its members’ everyday lives and working conditions.

A moderate and predictable membership fee
A stable employment situation in the sector supports cost-efficient operations and enables a competitive membership fee also in the future.

A smooth customer experience
Combined resources and expertise enable more efficient processes and smoother, faster service.

Versatile services
A larger fund invests in the development of services and digital solutions, improving ease of use and accessibility.

 A stable future
A stronger financial foundation increases operational reliability and continuity.