Campaigns

The union campaigns on a range of issues of concern to members. Priorities are set democratically at the delegate meeting.

Back The BBC

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

23 October 2026

Iconic Media: Better pay, proper say

The NUJ is campaigning for Iconic Media and its owner Malcolm Denmark to recognise the union, urgently enter negotiations to address poor pay and improve working conditions for staff across titles in the UK and Ireland.

21 October 2026

Artificial intelligence: journalism before algorithms

The NUJ's AI campaign calls for urgent regulatory oversight promoting ethical approaches that centre the work of journalists.

23 October 2026

DC Thomson: Recognise our worth!

Members at DC Thomson are uniting to win union recognition with the NUJ as staff seek proper pay, better conditions, and an independent collective voice to shape the future of their workplace.

11 June 2026

Student recruitment

Build successful recruitment campaigns and encourage activism using union resources.

23 October 2026

Pay campaign

The NUJ's pay campaign calls for fair pay across journalism, providing practical support to chapels in their engagement with employers.

24 September 2026

#ShowUstheMoney

Too many job adverts do not include the salary, and research shows this disadvantages women, disabled workers and Black workers.

20 October 2026

News Recovery Plan

A Future for News: the NUJ’s recovery plan for the news industry is the updated road map to reinvigorate the industry and sets out a bold set of measures and interventions to support and protect jobs and quality journalism.

14 January 2025

Let’s Stop SLAPPs

UK and Irish governments must act now to protect journalists and stop the abuse of lawsuits through SLAPPs.

13 January 2025

Fair Deal for Freelances

The NUJ's major campaign to fight for a better deal for freelances.

21 October 2026