The main job of the union is to improve the financial and professional situation.
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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.
Please note that our services will be closed during the Christmas and New Year holiday.
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 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.
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.
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.
10.02.2026 klo 13:00
Teams
11.02.2026 klo 16:30
Journalistiliiton toimisto / Siltasaarenkatu 18 A
25.02.2026 klo 14:00
Eduskuntatalon auditorio ja Teams / Mannerheimintie 30, 00100 Helsinki
10.03.2026 klo 10:30
Original Sokos Hotel Lappee / Brahenkatu 1, Lappeenranta