Join Sweden’s largest unemployment insurance fund
Together, we are 790,000 university-educated individuals creating security throughout our working lives. 140 SEK per month.
Unemployment insurance – your most important protection
Unemployment insurance provides a basic safety net if you lose your job. Housing, food, your phone – the list of expenses is long. We offer top-quality service, help with your application, and on-time payments if you become unemployed. The unemployment insurance fund gives you financial peace of mind in uncertain times.
Income insurance through your union
As a member with us, you can take out additional income insurance through your union. With the unemployment insurance fund and the union’s income insurance, you can receive up to 80 percent of your full salary if you become unemployed.
Income insurance through your union
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Fill out your membership application
Submit your application as soon as possible. You can become a member from the 1st of the month. Most applicants receive a decision right away – fast, easy, and secure.
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Switch to our fund
Want to switch to us? In the application, you simply give us authorization, and we’ll handle the entire process. You’ll become a member from the 1st of the month after your current membership ends – smooth, secure, and without interruption.
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Pay the fee
You pay the membership fee every month – the easiest way is by direct debit. You can also choose e-invoice, receive the invoice in Kivra, or pay with Swish.
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Who can become a member?
If you have at least 150 Swedish higher education credits, or an equivalent foreign education (at least a Bachelor's degree), you can become a member. If you are currently studying towards a degree of at least 180 credits, you can also join. Certain professions also qualify for membership.
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Sign up for additional income insurance
As a member of the unemployment insurance fund, you can sign up for additional income insurance through your trade union. It complements the unemployment insurance fund so that you can receive up to 80 percent of your previous salary – even if you earn more than the fund’s ceiling. A secure way to protect your income in case of unemployment.
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Moving to Sweden?
When you move to Sweden and start working, unemployment insurance is one of the most important protections you can have.
Should I become a member if I’m studying?
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, we think you should join:
I have a job. (Both summer jobs and part-time jobs count.)
I’m a member of another unemployment insurance fund.
Starting October 1, 2025, a new law will take effect.
From then on, how long you’ve been a member will be even more important for receiving the best possible benefits. If you are working and earning at least SEK 11,000 per month, we recommend that you join now
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Money if you become unemployed
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You may be eligible for income insurance
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You can always feel secure
Our trade unions
As a member with us, you can sign up for additional income insurance through your trade union. With both the unemployment insurance fund and the union’s income insurance, you can receive up to 80 percent of your full salary if you become unemployed.
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New law on October 1
Starting October 1, 2025, the unemployment insurance system will change. Benefits will be based on income instead of hours worked, and payments will be made monthly. Being a member of an unemployment insurance fund will become even more important to qualify for benefits.
Read more - New law on October 1, 2025
Income insurance from your union
If you’re a union member, you can usually sign up for additional income insurance that complements the unemployment insurance fund. This means you can receive up to 80% of your previous income, even if you earn more than the fund’s ceiling. A smart safety net in case you become unemployed.
Read more - Income insurance through your union
Stay covered throughout your working life
Unemployment insurance is your most important protection against involuntary unemployment – no matter where you are in your career. Membership gives you security if something unexpected happens, and you can receive benefits based on your income.
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