Journalistiliitto

Journalistiitto is the Finnish trade union representing journalists and media professionals in Finland. The organization advocates for fair wages, safe working conditions, professional standards, and freedom of expression in journalism.

It negotiates and maintains collective agreements with media employers, provides legal assistance to members, and offers training and career development programs. Journalistiitto also contributes to policy discussions on media freedom, transparency, and newsroom safety, and promotes ethical guidelines for journalism.

Membership covers journalists working in print, broadcast, and online media across Finland. The union coordinates through local sections and operates a central secretariat that delivers services, information, and support to members. It emphasizes professional solidarity and mutual aid within the journalism community.

With a history dating back to the early days of organized journalism in Finland, Journalistiitto has played a role in shaping working conditions and professional standards. The organization collaborates with national media bodies and participates in international forums focused on press freedom and journalists’ rights.