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There were 1,852 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 466,010 in the last 365 days.

National Union of Journalists Press Releases

697 Press Releases
  • Published on September 30, 2024 - 15:01 GMT

    Galway City to host next NUJ Ireland student seminar

    Registration is open for this year's free student seminar providing networking opportunities and a chance to hear from esteemed journalists. The National Union of Journalists is holding its biennial free student seminar at 7.00 pm on 7 November in the …

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  • Published on September 30, 2024 - 15:01 GMT

    NUJ joins IPT hearing over surveillance of journalists

    The union has called for full transparency of any unlawful monitoring of journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, ahead of Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings this week. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) will attend Investigatory Powers …

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  • Published on September 27, 2024 - 18:05 GMT

    60+ council seeks views on age discrimination at work

    NUJ members are encouraged to share views with the council to inform campaigning and boost understanding on workplace age discrimination. Unfortunately, losing out on employment opportunities - such as promotion and learning new skills - because a …

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  • Published on September 27, 2024 - 18:05 GMT

    Lebanon: Israeli airstrike kills two journalists

    NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the killings of Hadi Al-Sayed and Kamel Karaki. On 24 September, Kamel Karaki, a cameraman with the Al Manar channel for over twenty-five years, was killed in an Israeli air raid targeting …

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  • Published on September 27, 2024 - 13:17 GMT

    NUJ renews call for O'Hagan murder review in plea to Benn, Starmer and Harris

    Saturday next, 28th September marks the 23rd anniversary of the murder of Martin O’Hagan. As you are no doubt aware Martin was a brave investigative journalist with the Sunday World. He was also secretary of the Belfast and district branch of the NUJ and …

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  • Published on September 25, 2024 - 20:04 GMT

    Cast your vote in the NUJ general secretary election

    Ballot papers must be received by noon Monday 7 October to ensure your vote for the union’s next general secretary is captured. An election process is underway, following Michelle Stanistreet's announcement to members earlier this year, advising she …

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  • Published on September 25, 2024 - 14:07 GMT

    Disabled Members’ Council calls on course providers and exam boards to improve access for disabled students

    The council has welcomed guidance by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, advising how higher education providers should ensure access and reasonable adjustments for disabled students. Publication of guidance follows a High Court ruling in February …

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  • Published on September 24, 2024 - 17:19 GMT

    NAIC national reps summit

    Registration for the Newspapers and Agencies Council national summit on 9 November from 11am-4pm is now open. NAIC is inviting sector reps to its in-person event on 9 November focusing on an agenda to win: pay, AI and organising.  The council notes that …

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  • Published on September 22, 2024 - 21:01 GMT

    NUJ strongly condemns Israel's closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah

    Soldiers conducted a raid on 22 September, seizing equipment and documents as they demanded the office shutdown. Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, said: “The Israeli government’s targeted closure of Al Jazeera is a dangerous act clearly intended …

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  • Published on September 20, 2024 - 20:56 GMT

    NUJ repeats call for the release of Jimmy Lai

    The Apple Daily founder faces life imprisonment and has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020. The National Union of Journalists joins the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the immediate and unconditional release …

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  • Published on September 20, 2024 - 15:56 GMT

    NUJ urges fair pay for Newsquest journalists following company's £34m profit reports.

    The union has called on the publisher to ensure a fair pay regime for its journalists following publication of the company’s group accounts revealing pre-tax profits of £34m. Newsquest has paid a total of £22.5m in dividends to its US parent company …

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  • Published on September 19, 2024 - 15:05 GMT

    The Journalist September - October 2024

    The NUJ general secretary election, features on copyright enforcement and the future for podcasts are covered in the latest edition of The Journalist. Read online or download your copy. Welcome to the latest edition of The Journalist which you can read …

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  • Published on September 18, 2024 - 19:22 GMT

    Sale of The Observer

    The NUJ Guardian & Observer chapel has passed motions opposing the proposed sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media, alongside a vote of no confidence in the Scott Trust at an emergency chapel meeting on 18 September. Motion one:  The Guardian and …

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  • Published on September 13, 2024 - 18:05 GMT

    Election for NUJ general secretary

    I have over 17 years of professional experience in trade union organisation and negotiations across the NUJ, working within all the major UK employers across broadcasting, local and national newspapers, new agencies and digital outlets.   I have led …

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  • Published on September 10, 2024 - 20:53 GMT

    NUJ Branch September 2024

    This month's edition reports on how the union supported photographer members covering the summer riots, how your donations are building journalist hubs in Gaza; and it's DM motion writing time for branches. Welcome to the latest edition of NUJ …

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  • Published on September 10, 2024 - 16:04 GMT

    TUC Congress 2024

    NUJ motions on restoring trust in the media and a campaign to improve pay and conditions for freelances were passed unanimously by delegates. Restoring trust in the media Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, said the existential crisis in the …

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  • Published on September 9, 2024 - 20:51 GMT

    NUJ condemns two threats made to Sunday World journalist in Northern Ireland

    The Sunday World journalist was twice notified by police, in recent weeks, that dissident republicans planned to attack them. The most recent threat was delivered this week. Séamus Dooley, assistant general secretary, said: “Yet again, one of our members …

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  • Published on September 6, 2024 - 20:41 GMT

    NUJ backs calls for improved workers' rights on air pollution

    Occupational risks to health caused by air pollution have been highlighted by the Trade Union Clean Air Network. “99 percent of humanity breathes polluted air, leading to an estimated 8 million premature deaths including more than 700,000 children under …

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  • Published on September 6, 2024 - 10:51 GMT

    Christine Buckley re-elected as Editor

    Christine Buckley has been re-elected as Editor of The Journalist, the NUJ’s magazine. The outcome of the election was formally ratified at a meeting of the union’s National Executive Council this morning (6 September) following the close of ballot …

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  • Published on September 4, 2024 - 15:19 GMT

    Further cuts to BBC leave it in a “perilous state”, says NUJ

    The NUJ has called for an urgent reconsideration of the BBC’s funding after yet more damaging cuts across the corporation were unveiled today. The BBC has confirmed that it intends to cut around 115 editorial and production roles in the Nations and Regions …

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