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Author: Mika Heijari

Union of Journalists in Finland donates further 5000 euros to journalists and media in Ukraine

24.02.2023 General, In headlines now, News

The UJF is making an additional donation of 5000 euros to journalists and media in Ukraine. The union’s board has decided to make the donation on the first anniversary of the war, which was launched by Russia on 24 February last year. The funding will be channelled through the Ukraine Safety Fund. In March 2022,Read More

The Union of Journalists in Finland demands: freedom of expression must be safeguarded, media and culture must not be cut back

2.12.2022 General, In headlines now, News

The Council of the Union of Journalists in Finland (UJF) calls for Finnish freedom of expression, culture and democracy to be safeguarded by guaranteeing adequate operating opportunities for the media and cultural sectors. The UJF opposes proposals that would weaken the Finnish media. Information security is part of our national security. It is important toRead More

UJF Council elects new leadership, rewards union activists and courageous journalists

2.12.2022 General, In headlines now, News

UJF President Hanne Aho has been elected for a third four-year term, for the period 2023–2026, by the UJF Council, which met 1 December in Helsinki. Aho has led the UJF as president since 2015. “The union works for its members and freedom of speech. I am proud to be able to continue this work”,Read More

UJF action and finance programme aims to build a stronger union

2.12.2022 General, In headlines now, News

Over the next four years, the UJF aims to safeguard the media’s operational conditions, strengthen the collective bargaining-based labour market and safeguard the negotiating mandate by developing union unity. These priorities are set out in the UJF’s action and finance programme for 2023-2026, adopted 1 December by the UJF Council. Quality media protects against falsehoodRead More

Hanne Aho: UJF wants collective bargaining on pay and working conditions for self-employed workers

2.12.2022 General, In headlines now, News

The UJF wants to see a collective bargaining agreement on pay and working conditions for self-employed workers. Last autumn, the EU Commission issued guidelines giving self-employed workers the right to collectively negotiate their pay and working conditions. This means that trade unions now also have the right to negotiate on behalf of freelancers. “We haveRead More

UJF calls for visas for Afghan journalists

16.08.2022 General, In headlines now, News

The UJF has called on Finland to take account of the tough situation facing journalists and media workers in Afghanistan and where possible to grant them visas to Finland. In an appeal sent today to Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, the union also points out the imperative for evacuations. The situation of human rights and freedomRead More

UJF Council discusses the state of freedom of expression, labour relations and pressure on freelancers amidst global uncertainty

20.05.2022 General, In headlines now, News

The spring session of the UJF Council, 19 May, discussed the situation facing journalists in Finland and abroad and the work of the Union to improve members’ rights. Union President Hanne Aho said that charges brought against three Helsingin Sanomat journalists and the further concentration of media ownership in Finland were responsible for the countryRead More

Union of Journalists in Finland support Ukraine

19.05.2022 In headlines now, News

Dear Ukrainian colleagues,  As the war continues in your country, you keep on working to keep your citizens informed, to protect them from lies and disinformation and to help them overcome the horrors of the ruthless attack on your democracy. We, your colleagues in Finland think of you every day, admiring your courage and yourRead More

Jokes provides support for journalists’ safe haven

4.05.2022 General, In headlines now, News

The Foundation to Promote Journalistic Culture (known by its Finnish acronym Jokes) is providing €30 000 to support the work of the journalists’ safe haven residency. The residency project was initiated by the Union of Journalists in Finland (UJF) and is being run by the international organisation Artists at Risk. The aim of the residencyRead More

The National Journalists Union of Ukraine: Must stop the genocide together

4.04.2022 In headlines now, News

The latest horrifying photo-facts from the liberated Ukrainian cities of Bucha and Irpin show that crimes against humanity are happening right now. Russian troops in Ukraine are not only fighting the Armed Forces of Ukraine but also practicing torture, executions and even burning up civilians. This is a real genocide against the Ukrainian people, andRead More

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