The Finnish Actors Union (Finnish: Suomen Näyttelijäliitto, Swedish: Finlands Skådespelarförbundet) is a trade union representing theatrical actors in Finland. Founded in 1913, the union claims to be Finland's oldest union in the theatre sector and the union to which 96% of Finland's actors belong.[1] The union seeks to represent the interests of actors, to improve working conditions and to ensure the sector is not subordinated to market forces or prevailing political views.[2][1]
Finnish Actors Union | |
Suomen Näyttelijäliitto | |
| Founded | 1913 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Helsinki |
| Location | |
Key people | Antti Timonen, President |
| Website | www |
In 2013, the Finnish postal service issued a set of six stamps celebrating the union's centenary, featuring Ritva Valkama, Esko Salminen, Outi Mäenpää, Martti Lemmalo, Krista Kosonen and Aku Hirviniemi.[2] Since 2020 and the arrival of COVID-19, the union has been concerned about the reduction in working conditions in the theatre sector and the loss of work for freelancers.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Näyttelijäliitto". Näyttelijäliitto - Skådespelarförbundet ry (in Finnish). Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ a b Krooks, Timo (27 May 2013). "Suomen Näyttelijäliitto 100 vuotta". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Airola, Laura (11 June 2020). ""Tähän rooliin on tulijoita jonoksi asti", sanottiin Suomen suosituimpien tv-sarjojen näyttelijälle – Koronapandemia jätti freelancerit tyhjän päälle, mutta moni ei uskalla puhua tilanteesta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 25 January 2022.
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