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.
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.
When journalists’ work is prevented, the picture conveyed of events in the region becomes thin and fragmented. Without journalistic fact-checking, there is a danger that all information gets labelled propaganda. This threatens both the public’s right to know and the prerequisites for international decision-making.
The UJF’s new membership register is now up and running. The My Journalist Union e-service makes it easier to update and check your own membership details and to keep in touch with the union.
Please note that the union’s membership register will be unavailable for several days due to the change. From the evening of Thursday, 21 August, the old register will no longer be in use.
The UJF has decided to donate €5,000 to help ensure the safety of journalists in Gaza.
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.
12.11.2025 klo 17:00
Journalistiliiton toimisto / Siltasaarenkatu 18 A
18.11.2025 klo 16:00
20.11.2025 klo 15:30
Eurooppasali / Malminkatu 16, Helsinki tai Teams
25.11.2025 klo 14:00