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News / 12.12.2010

IFJ ExCom looks for a new General Secretary

Aidan White, who has held the post for more than two decades, is leaving the organisation. The closing date for applications is Midnight (Brussels time) on 30th January 2011.

For more information, see the IFJ website

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25.05.2026

UJF steps up membership recruitment and adopts cultural policy strategy

A membership recruitment working group appointed by the Council has prepared the plan, which provides the union, its associations and branches with resources to expand union recruitment and retaining existing members.

25.05.2026

UJF Council decisions cover international work, new discussion platform and freelance directory

The UJF will continue to engage actively in international work. Such activity supports the union’s core mission of defending freedom of expression, the ethical principles of journalism and the working conditions and safety of journalists and other professionals within our member sectors.

22.05.2026

UJF President Marjaana Varmavuori: UJF’s role highlighted in times of uncertainty

The role of the Union of Journalists in Finland as a defender of journalism, freedom of expression, democracy and decent working conditions is greater than ever, UJF President Marjaana Varmavuori said on Thursday.