The union is a democratic, member-led grass roots organisation and NUJ members shape union priorities and policies.  

 

The NUJ speaks on behalf of 34,000 members, including students and people who work throughout the industry - as freelances and staff in newspapers, news agencies, magazines, online, book publishing, public relations, and photographers.

 

Anyone over 16 and in higher or further education can become a student member of the NUJ if they are studying journalism or involved in the student media.  

 

Some of the benefits of being an NUJ member include: 

+ NUJ membership card 

+ Student press card 

+ Membership of your local NUJ Branch 

+ Career information and advice 

+ Discounts on some Apple Mac products 

+ Free newsletters and magazine 

+ Access to the NUJ mentor scheme

+ The chance to get involved in union activity and events.  

 

“Membership of the union and your NUJ card is a vital passport for your career in the media. Starting out in journalism can be tough, the competition is fierce - employers are quick to exploit new journalists. You need to protect your interests at work by joining the NUJ”                     Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ General Secretary

 

The union fights for:  

 

Employment rights: The NUJ campaigns to make members aware of their rights - and how to use them. Unionised workplaces have better wages and holidays.

 

Ethical journalism: The union’s ethical framework is set out in our code of conduct. The union is a core participant at the Leveson Inquiry and we campaign for better regulation and media plurality.   

 

Equality: The NUJ challenges all forms of inequality and discrimination at work and we want journalists to have a decent work/life balance.  

 

Fight for our BBC: We support public service broadcasting and campaign against the cuts at the BBC.  

 

Interns: We have helped people who have worked for little or no money get the national minimum wage. 

 

If you want to join the union you can -

+ Call the union: 020 7843 3700 

 

+ Join online here: www.nujtraining.org.uk/studentreg.phtml  

 

NUJ student membership ceases after graduation but if you have been a student member you can get a 50% discount on NUJ temporary membership and a 25% discount on membership if you are employed full-time in journalism work following your time as a student.

 

More information for student members is available here

 

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