Venezuela: 14 journalists arbitrarily detained following US military attack
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for journalists to be allowed to operate freely and without intimidation in Venezuela.
STV strike round-up
STV staff across Scotland went on strike on Wednesday (7 January), braving the cold weather and heavy snow to oppose damaging cuts planned by the company’s management.
Picket lines for STV strike, January 2025
On 7 January NUJ members at STV will strike over damaging cuts to jobs and programming.
NUJ tributes to Roy Jones
NUJ Member of Honour, Roy Jones, has died aged 95.
NUJ Christmas hours and how to access emergency support
The NUJ will close for the Christmas break at 1pm on Wednesday 24 December, with the London and Irish offices reopening on Friday 2 January and the Scottish office on Monday 5 January.
NUJ members at STV to hold one-day strike in New Year over cuts
Staff at STV News are to hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.
NUJ labels Malcolm Denmark a ‘Scrooge’ over pay award refusal
The NUJ has branded Iconic Media CEO Malcolm Denmark a “Scrooge” over his broken promises to National World staff to make a pay award for 2025, and has accused him of ripping up recognition agreements with the NUJ across the business.
NUJ calls for independent inquiry into alleged violations of BBC editorial independence
NUJ reps at the BBC have voted in support of an independent inquiry into “any allegations of inappropriate interference by board members in editorial matters.”
BEAU statement on BBC Charter Review launch
The NUJ has joined sister unions in writing to UK culture minister Lisa Nandy to reiterate the key principles that must underpin the BBC Charter Review process following the publication of the government’s green paper on 16 December.
Employment Rights Bill set to become law after Lords battle ends
The NUJ has welcomed the passing of the Employment Rights Bill through the Lords, bringing a new law that will provide better protection for workers a step closer.