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 UJF maintains that crimes targeting journalists because of their work pose a threat to the core area of freedom of expression.
She was elected by the UJF Council at an extraordinary meeting in Helsinki on Friday 14 March.
The two-week strike notice for the industry from 22 March to 5 April has been cancelled. The industry overtime ban ends immediately.
“The employers’ proposal for future increases to the pay scale would be more than two percentage points below the general rate, with the overall pay increase impact nearly one percentage point under the benchmark. This is simply unacceptable.”
The strike would last from Saturday 22 March at 6 a.m. until Saturday 5 April at 6 a.m.
Antti Laakso, the chair of the Union Council, will serve as interim president of the UJF.
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.
24.04.2025 klo 16:30
Journalistiliiton toimisto / Siltasaarenkatu 18 A, 7. krs
30.04.2025 klo 14:00
Journalistiliitto Office / Siltasaarenkatu 18 A, 7. krs
02.05.2025 klo 09:30
09.05.2025 klo 00:00