Engage

There are different ways to engage with your union.

Support the union's campaigns

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STV: Protect journalism, stop the cuts

The NUJ is campaigning against proposed cuts to programming and jobs at STV, which, if allowed to go ahead, will be hugely detrimental to viewers and ...

05 March 2026
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Back The BBC

The NUJ is campaigning for secure funding, proper representation and real independence at the BBC.

06 February 2026
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Stop the freelance rip-off

All freelances in the UK should respond to government's consultation on late payments and poor payment practices. It's time for urgent change.

11 September 2025
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Student recruitment

Build successful recruitment campaigns and encourage activism using union resources.

01 September 2025
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NUJ backs the Save Quality Journalism Education campaign

The NUJ is supporting the NCTJ’s campaign opposing planned cuts to journalism course funding in higher education.

25 June 2025
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End union-busting by News Corp

The NUJ has blasted blatant union-busting by News Corp, thwarting a recognition bid by the union.

27 May 2025
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Journalists’ Safety Tracker

Use the NUJ’s online tool to inform us of incidents including of abuse, harassment and legal proceedings made against you.

06 March 2025

All campaigns

Become a rep

NUJ reps support members in your own workplace, or in theirs, are active in a branch. Information about how to become a rep, as well as resources and videos to help reps in their work.

Union democracy

Details of how to become involved in the union's democratic structures: