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.
Here you will find Journalistliitto's latest news, position briefs, research papers and upcoming events.
The main job of the Union of Journalists in Finland is to improve the financial and professional situation and working conditions of its members, regardless of the members’ form of work.
The media need support, not cuts. Yet some parties are calling for a weakening of the conditions for journalistic work. The impoverishment of the media field threatens Finland’s overall security and democracy.
Delegates wanted to know what the union intended to do to prevent the continuation of abuse and harassment in the workplace. They expressed the hope that the union would promote a positive working culture in the media sector.
The membership fee for employed freelancers will be revised from the beginning of next year. From 1 January 2025, the fee will be set at €39 per month. Previously, the membership fee for employed freelancers was 1.4% of gross income.
The UJF will improve its crisis communications by updating its communication plans, training its staff and developing its operational and managerial capacity. Proposals for this are included in an external report commissioned by the union to improve its communication work.
The Union of Journalists will use all possible means of negotiation to promote the working conditions of freelancers. This was emphasised by UJF President Hanne Aho speaking at the opening of the two-day spring meeting of the UJF Council in Helsinki, Thursday 23 May. Aho used her speech to underline the importance of protecting and developing collective bargaining agreements.
Are you looking for information about our international affairs? Or a foreign journalist searching for more information about the union? Don’t hesitate to contact us!
International Affairs Specialist
Phone: 044 972 9791
Emailsalla.nazarenko@journalistiliitto.fi
Communications Specialist
Phone: 050 560 4224
Emailmika.heijari@journalistiliitto.fi
The union and its affiliates organize several different trainings and events each month. Most of the events are in Finnish but we also organize events in Swedish and English.
03.09.2024 klo 15:30
EY / Korkeavuorenkatu 32-24, 00130 Helsinki
05.09.2024 klo 16:30
17.09.2024 klo 10:00
Journalistiliiton toimisto / Siltasaarenkatu 18 – 20, A-rappu, 7. krs, Helsinki
24.09.2024 klo 06:30
Oulun yliopisto, Nokian tutkimuskeskus, Naton DIANA-ohjelman 6G-testikeskus