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21.11.2023

Mika Heijari

26032024 Suomen Journalistiliiton henkilöstö viestintäasiantuntija Mika Heijari by Heli Saarela Photo:

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29.11.2024

UJF membership fees to remain unchanged next year – freelance employee fees restructured

Freelance employees’ membership fees will undergo a restructuring from the start of next year. From 1 January 2025, the membership fee will be a fixed rate of €39 per month.

29.11.2024

UJF prioritises key areas for 2025: collective bargaining agreements, freelance work, negotiation support, new copyright strategy

The UJF has set out its main advocacy priorities for the coming year, focusing on collective bargaining, discussions on working conditions for freelancers and support for union representatives and employees at Yle (the Finnish Broadcasting Company) during organisational changes.

03.10.2024

UJF donates an additional €5,000 to Ukrainian journalists

The money will be used to buy protective equipment, internet connections and generators for journalists working in the region.