The main job of the union is to improve the financial and professional situation.
Freedom of speech is the foundation of a democratic society. Good journalistic practice is based on the public’s right to have access to facts and opinions.
The UJF is an independent trade union that negotiates collective bargaining agreements. It works to further the financial, social and professional standing of its members, both salaried and freelancers.
The union’s members include people who are employees or freelance journalists and who work for the press, broadcasting, publishing and online media.
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The Union of Journalists in Finland boasts nearly 14,000 members working across print media, broadcasting, publishing, and new communications media.
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The members’ panel aims to engage members in union activities, support retention and provide an accessible opportunity for members to get involved.
The union’s income has declined in recent years for several reasons. Jobs in the media sector have decreased, and income from membership fees has fallen. The union covers its operating costs with investment returns, but the situation is also more uncertain than before. At the same time, overall costs have risen.
The union’s other important advocacy issues for 2026 include collective negotiations for self-employed members and reviews related to collective agreements. Current collective agreements remain valid until 2028.
Tell your colleagues, friends and acquaintances who work in all the sectors covered by the UJF about the union, and suggest that they join the union. For each member you recruit, you’ll receive a gift voucher as a reward once the newcomer has paid their membership fee.
“The year 2025 was a historically bleak time for the media sector. The Finnish Broadcasting Company terminated 350 employment contracts, and MTV terminated 35. There were fears that the operations of the Finnish News Agency STT would cease entirely,” she said.
When journalists’ work is prevented, the picture conveyed of events in the region becomes thin and fragmented. Without journalistic fact-checking, there is a danger that all information gets labelled propaganda. This threatens both the public’s right to know and the prerequisites for international decision-making.
The union helplines for members help you with questions about your membership and legal issues.
Phone: 09 6122 3333
Emailjasenasiat@journalistiliitto.fi
Additional information: Mondays 10.00-11.30, Tuesdays 9-11.30, Thursdays-Fridays 9-11.30.
Phone: 044 7555 000
Emaillakineuvonta@journalistiliitto.fi
Additional information: Weekdays 13.00-16.00, July 13.00-15.00
As a member of the UJF you are offered an extensive package of services that if bought separately and at full purchase price would far exceed the union sub. Membership entitles you to important financial security, such as if you lose your job or have legal problems.
The union has five ombudsmen in its unit handling collective agreements, which comes under the supervision of the union’s head of advocacy work.
UJF members receive a press card. You can use this as proof of profession in various situations. The card also allows you free access to museums, exhibitions, trade fairs and other events, including abroad.
Our members can get discounts on hundreds of different products and services.
The Fennia insurance company offers member insurance cover.
The Union of Journalists in Finland membership hinges on your profession and not your education or training.