Read application statements from candidates and return your ballot paper by 12 August in the election for editor of the union’s journal for members. The names of shortlisted applicants are: Sean Bell, Christine Buckley, Tessa Clarke, Phil Creighton, Gerard …
Lisa Nandy, the new Culture Secretary; Michelle Stanistreet’s message, plus reactions to news that she will be stepping down, the revamped News Recovery Plan, new report on police/media relations. Welcome to the latest edition of NUJ Informed, news from …
The union has welcomed as a "major breakthrough" the announcement that all staff employed at the Irish language service RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta will now enjoy pay parity with journalists working in the English language services. This follows an …
The union has warned against a creeping culture of complacency regarding threats to journalists in Northern Ireland. Ian McGuinness, NUJ Irish organiser, has informed the officers of the union’s Irish Executive Council (IEC) about a death threat against a …
Become an NUJ health and safety rep with the union's three-stage training. This Health & Safety Workshop 1 is for H&S reps to learn more about their role in both recognised and unrecognised workplaces. All chapel reps are encouraged to complete …
The NUJ is pleased to note the recent ruling of the Court of Appeal, in which three judges dismissed the BBC’s appeal confirming that it can only make changes to its pension schemes in limited circumstances. While it does not prevent the corporation’s …
Ofcom said it could have an adverse impact on competition, the NUJ says the funds should be used to protect local radio. The NUJ has welcomed a decision by the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom to delay the launch of a Radio 2 “oldies” station online saying it …
Closures of and cuts at the LGBT+ press and websites are depriving the community of familiar spaces for advice, belonging and advocacy. “Many of us in this room will remember the first time we bought a copy of Gay Times, Attitude, or Diva or the Pink News …
NUJ condemns charges that could see Precious Eze Chukunonso imprisoned for up to two years if convicted. The National Union of Journalists joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for charges against Precious Eze Chukunonso, publisher …
The NUJ has condemned the arrests of journalists in the country and called on Chinese authorities to end its persecution of media workers. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has joined the International Federation of Journalists in urging the …
Members of the Senedd have been urged by the National Union of Journalists to scrap a clause in the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill which would push the newspaper industry, already on the brink of collapse, over the edge. Clause 20 of the bill ends …
July's edition catches up with industrial victories at Springer Nature and the Press Association; looks at the party manifestos for media policy; reports on IFJ's London conference, plus news from the general secretary. Welcome to the latest …
The union and Springer Nature have issued a joint statement as the two sides reach an agreement. Joint Statement The NUJ and Springer Nature are pleased to have reached an agreement which ends our pay dispute through a two-year settlement and would like to …
“It has been, and continues to be, a privilege to work for the NUJ” says the first woman in the union’s history elected to the post. At a meeting of the National Union of Journalists’ National Executive Council on 28 June, Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general …
The National Union of Journalists has challenged the philosophy underpinning the five-year strategy for RTÉ announced this week. “The legitimate aspiration of nurturing creative talent across the for-profit media sector should not be at the expense of the …
Tim Dawson recalls the joie de vivre and talent of his colleague on the Sunday Times in Scotland, and his role in the long and bitter Aberdeen Journals dispute . The front door of Drumblade House swung open. Well before lunch one summer in the mid-90s, …
TUC poll shows1,000 LGBT people find that the cost-of-living crisis has hit LGBT workers hard. One in five (20%) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people told the TUC that they missed meals or went without food last year, according to a new …
The union said RTÉ’s strategic plan, New Direction, will present many challenges for staff at RTÉ and must be subject to intense scrutiny and negotiation. The strategy was presented to staff today by Kevin Backhurst, director general, along with a new …
A successful membership tribute for the respected journalist by Newcastle Branch, took place on 21 June. Celebrating four decades as an NUJ member, Jeff Brown is described by colleagues as a union stalwart. Through his career in news and sport and through …
The union has welcomed reports indicating Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with US authorities. Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, said: “The release of Julian Assange, after a hard-fought campaign by journalists worldwide …
