It also operates as a form of trades union for journalists although it is strictly apolitical. It set up a benevolent fund for distressed journalists in 1898, and an orphans fund in 1891, and also operates a pension fund and another for convalescent members.
It also functions as a type of labor union for journalists, although it remains impartial. It established a charitable fund for troubled journalists in 1898, and an orphans fund in 1891, and also operates a retirement fund and another for recuperating members.