Security for people working in higher education

SULF is the only union that devotes all its energy to the higher education sector.

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Secure your income

If you lose your job, our income insurance will supplement your unemployment benefit and give you up to 80 per cent of your income up to a maximum monthly salary of SEK 80 000 for up to 150 days.

Get support when you need it

If you find yourself in a difficult situation at work, you should feel sure about your rights. We can provide support on employment and labour law matters when you need it.

The right pay and conditions

We are experts on salaries and other employment conditions within the higher education sector. We can help you if you have questions about your salary and salary levels, working time, terms of employment and working environment.

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Working in Sweden

Why should international academics and researchers in Sweden join a union? Well, as the repercussions of the Swedish government’s controversial Aliens Act rumble on, international doctoral candidates and researchers in Sweden should make themselves aware of the benefits.

Useful information about working in Sweden

4 steps – If you become unemployed

Register at the Job Centre, apply for unemployment benefit at Akademikernas a-kassa, Contact The Job Security Foundation and apply for compensation from the SULF income insurance. These are the four steps to follow if you become unemployed.

Get involved in your salary development

We have put together advice concerning the preparation, implementation and follow-up. You can also watch two short films. One is about what a salary-setting dialogue should look like. The second film focuses on the importance of preparing for your salary-setting dialogue.