Around 18,000 members belong to the Swedish journalists’ association. The association is organised as a trade union; almost 10 percent of members are freelance. All those who work actively in Sweden as journalists can become members. Proof of journalistic activity is required (employment contract), as well as written confirmation of the professional code. The cost of the press pass including membership fee is based on income. With an annual income of 30,000 Euro this amounts to 450 Euro per year. |