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NUJ members join historic Together Alliance march
NUJ members joined thousands who gathered in London on 28 March for the Together Alliance demonstration, in a powerful display of solidarity and resis...
NUJ condemns the killing of three journalists in Lebanon
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the targeted killing of three Lebanese journalists in an Israeli dr...
NUJ says tá to RnaG pay deal
NUJ members at the Irish language station Raidió na Gaeltachta (RnaG) have welcomed an agreement with RTÉ, marking the end of an unfair two-tier pay s...
Why NUJ members will join the Together Alliance demo on 28 March
This Saturday NUJ members from across the UK and Ireland will march together in hope and solidarity against the far right.
Reach news
NUJ calls for investment, not cuts following publication of Reach full year figures
The NUJ has warned that Reach could be becoming “addicted to redundancies” as it urged the company to refrain from seeking further cuts following the ...
Reach group chapel concerned over proposed printing site closures
The NUJ’s Reach group chapel has issued a statement expressing shock and concern around Reach plc’s plan to close two of its three newspaper printing ...
MPs demand urgent regulation and funding for local news industry
MPs have called for urgent investment, reform, and regulation to revive local journalism in the face of enormous financial pressures and the threat of...
Irish Future of Media Commission news
DM2023: News Recovery Plan
Initiatives promoting public interest journalism and broadcasting were discussed and Siobhan Holliman moved a motion on the Future of Media Commission...
Focus on future at Irish seminar
A major seminar on the future of journalism in Ireland, hosted by the Irish Executive Council has been rescheduled and will take place on on Saturday ...
NUJ slams government decision to reject broadcasting reforms
Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary, issues a statement on the publication of the report of the Future of Media Commission and the Irish government's r...
Iran
Statement on US-Israel attacks against Iran
The joint military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran and subsequent retaliatory strikes put at risk the lives of many civilians, includi...
Iran: One media worker killed and three arrested amid protest crackdown
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the killing and attacks on media workers in Iran.
NUJ calls on the United Nations to condemn persecution of journalists at BBC News Persian
The NUJ has urged the UN to condemn the Iranian state's use of extreme language regarding the BBC’s reporting and the country’s justification of its u...
Local News Matters
Oxford council signs motion opposing cut to local BBC TV bulletin
The city councillors say the BBC's plan to end TV bulletins from the city will undermine local democracy and older viewers’ ability to receive news on...
DM2021: Future of the Media
Campaigns to support local journalism, a review of newspaper business models, Local Democracy Reporters and support for academic publishers
NUJ joins calls to protect planning notices in local newspapers
Loss of the notices would cost the industry £10m. Proposals to scrap them are contained in the government's Planning for the Future White Paper.
Industrial news
NUJ says tá to RnaG pay deal
NUJ members at the Irish language station Raidió na Gaeltachta (RnaG) have welcomed an agreement with RTÉ, marking the end of an unfair two-tier pay s...
STV staff vote overwhelmingly for industrial action
Members of both the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Bectu at STV News have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action over a pay dispute in on...
Reach group chapel concerned over proposed printing site closures
The NUJ’s Reach group chapel has issued a statement expressing shock and concern around Reach plc’s plan to close two of its three newspaper printing ...
Journalists' safety news
Defensive type – how newsprint is bolstering Ukrainian spirits
Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser and former IFJ deputy general secretary, reports on the union’s meeting with the National Union of Journalists of ...
NUJ condemns Israeli attacks on media workers in Lebanon
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Union of Journalists of Lebanon (UJL) in denouncing Israeli airstrikes that h...
NUJ raises concern over raid on Adil Raja
The NUJ has welcomed the arrest of four suspects in connection with an attack on the home of union member Adil Raja.
Union news
NUJ members join historic Together Alliance march
NUJ members joined thousands who gathered in London on 28 March for the Together Alliance demonstration, in a powerful display of solidarity and resis...
Why NUJ members will join the Together Alliance demo on 28 March
This Saturday NUJ members from across the UK and Ireland will march together in hope and solidarity against the far right.
Spring Freelance Forum 2026
The vital role of professional journalists in covering courts was emphasised by Mr Justice David Barniville, president of the High Court in Ireland, a...
Obituaries
Tribute to John O
Tributes have been paid to long-time NUJ and pioneering industrial activist John O, who died aged 82 in February following a long battle with illness....
Tributes paid to versatile veteran Paddy Clancy
Tributes have been paid to former NUJ activist Paddy Clancy, who died at the weekend following a short illness.
Tribute to Jonathan Lovett
Jonathan Lovett is remembered for his humour, theatricality, creativity, and commitment to local journalism and trade unionism.