Newsletter of the National Union of Journalists in Ireland. In this edition: RTÉ: Time to move the dial First Lyra McKee Memorial Lecture Life Members celebrated in Dublin Jim Eadie: A personal appreciation Artificial intelligence PSNI surveillance …
The union will participate in an advisory group as part of an independent review of PSNI use of surveillance against groups including journalists. The National Union of Journalists has welcomed the announcement by PSNI Chief Constable Jon Bucher that he …
The unveiling of the memorial in Al-Bireh city commemorated journalists killed in Palestine. Jim Boumelha, International Federation of Journalists’ treasurer and chair of the NUJ Policy committee arrived in Palestine ahead of an event commemorating …
Peter Cavanagh, Jordan Devine and Paul McIntyre are on trial for the murder of journalist and former NUJ member Lyra McKee. McKee was killed on 18 April 2019 after being shot in the head while observing a riot in Northern Ireland. On the fifth anniversary …
Russia’s Ministry of Defence confirms Viktoria Roshchyna, previously reported missing has been arrested. The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in urging the immediate release of Viktoria Roshchyna, …
The guidance launched by the BBC outlines how to make images and visual data accessible, especially for people who use screen readers to access information online. The project was led by NUJ DMC vice-chair Johny Cassidy, who works for the BBC News Digital …
NUJ calls on National World to offer a fair pay rise to its Local Democracy Reporters. The National Union of Journalists has condemned publisher National World’s failure to offer a fair pay rise to journalists providing essential news stories including on …
The NUJ is urging the title to ensure journalists' job security as proposals to end the daily paper is announced. Paul Kanareck, Evening Standard chairman, announced on 29 May that the Evening Standard will soon cease to be printed daily moving …
NUJ calls for an end to the persecution of Palestinian journalists, as figures reveal Israeli authorities have arrested 75 Palestinian journalists since 7 October. The National Union of Journalists joins the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in …
NUJ condemns murders as journalists’ death toll rises to six this year. On 21 May, Dawar was fatally shot in North Waziristan by unknown assailants and was transferred to hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. He had reportedly received …
With the announcement of a general election on July 5, the NUJ’s motion to the TUC’s Disabled Workers’ Conference in Liverpool was timely and fully supported by delegates. It called on the TUC “to campaign for political parties to be proactive in making …
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning an attack by Israeli soldiers on Palestinian journalist Amr Manasra. On 21 May, Al Mayadeen TV journalist Amr Manasra was hit by live shrapnel in Jennin, the occupied West Bank, despite …
Putting together a pay claim, dealing with a bullying manager, creating an active chapel and negotiating a robust house agreement are among the skills of a successful rep. This course is aimed at reps and members who have completed Stage 3. It uses case …
This two-hour workshop is for all reps, whether new or established. The course will introduce you to some key ideas, skills and knowledge on which you will build throughout the reps’ programme. The aim of this workshop is for you to learn more about the …
