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.
We serve our members on legal matters on weekdays between 1 pm and 4 pm on 044 7555 000.
For membership matters, you can call us on 09 6122 3333 on weekdays: Mondays 10 am–11.30 am, Tuesdays 9 am–11.30 am, and Thursdays–Fridays 9 am–11.30 am.
You can also contact us by email at lakineuvonta@journalistiliitto.fi (legal matters) and jasenasiat@journalistiliitto.fi (membership matters), as well as through the E-service.
Please note that our services will be closed on the following days:
– Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December
– Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December
– Boxing Day, Friday 26 December
– New Year’s Eve, Wednesday 31 December
– New Year’s Day, Thursday 1 January
– Monday 5 January
– Epiphany, 6 January
The Union of Journalists in Finland wishes its members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.