All members of Tehy are qualified professionals who have a degree in health or social care or are studying to become a qualified health or social care professional.
Of its 160 000 members, 20 000 are students. The unionization rate in the health care sector is over 90 per cent. Tehy members work both in the public and private sectors.
Tehy’s main goal is to supervise and improve the economical, professional and social interests of its members.