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Belarus: union supports journalists resettle after their ‘forced exile’
The Belarusian Association of Journalists is supporting several journalists forced to rebuild their lives outside Belarus, following their transfer to...
Demand an end to the freelance rip off
Fair treatment for freelance journalists must be central to business reforms on which the UK government is consulting. The union has launched a new ca...
Financial Times chapel solidarity with Reach journalists
The FT chapel has sent their full support as members are consulted over next steps.
Write to End Violence Against Women Awards
The Write to End Violence Against Women (WEVAW) Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, recognise journalists and writers who report on violence against women r...
Reach news
Financial Times chapel solidarity with Reach journalists
The FT chapel has sent their full support as members are consulted over next steps.
NUJ Reach group chapel strongly condemns proposed editorial cuts
The group chapel has expressed no faith or confidence in the company's strategy, and voiced its concern over the use of artificial intelligence, seeki...
NUJ decries new job cuts by Reach plc
Over 300 jobs within editorial are at risk of being cut following an announcement of a restructure today. The NUJ says this serves a 'devastating body...
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
Security report recognises Iran's targeting of UK-based journalists
The UK’s Intelligence and Security Commitment has published its report on Iran, recognising it poses ‘a significant threat to the UK.’
Iran: four journalists killed by Israeli air strikes
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for an end to the targeting of journalists and media facilities.
Iran: NUJ condemns Israeli attack on state broadcaster
The union has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning targeted Israeli strikes against the headquarters of the Islamic Republ...
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.
DM2021 news
DM2021: Tributes paid to Members of Honour
The union’s latest Members of Honour – Gary Younge, Aidan White and Mary Curtin – were announced to Delegate Meeting on video.
DM 2021: Late notice motions (international)
DM agreed motions on media freeedom, Palestine and Black Lives Matter
DM2021: Covid-19
Conference heard and discussed a range of motions relating to the effect of Covid-19 on members, the way they work and how the NUJ should respond.
Industrial news
Vote of no confidence in PA Media editor-in-chief Jack Lefley over restructuring plans
NUJ chapel also reveals indicative vote in favour of strike action.
NUJ response to Media Concierge takeover of National World
The National Union of Journalists has said the commitments made by Media Concierge as part of its takeover of National World need to be backed up with...
Observer sale confirmed
The Guardian/Observer chapel of the NUJ will meet tomorrow to consider the sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media.
Journalists' safety news
Ukraine: Three newspaper buildings hit by Russian drones
Journalists resolve to continue working despite damage.
Palestine: hospital killings by Israeli forces show need for global action
The airstrikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in which at least 20 people were killed, including five journalists and media workers, underlines the ...
Solidarity statements in response to killing of Al Jazeera journalists
The NUJ and its branches have expressed condemnation and called for accountability after Israeli forces deliberately killed six media workers and anot...
Union news
Demand an end to the freelance rip off
Fair treatment for freelance journalists must be central to business reforms on which the UK government is consulting. The union has launched a new ca...
NUJ holds successful branches summit
Branch officers from across the union met online on 13 September to reflect on successful initiatives, share ideas and consider practical action to in...
TUC Congress 2025: solidarity with journalists in Gaza and worldwide
TUC Congress unanimously passed an NUJ motion calling on delegates to continue standing in solidarity with journalists globally and condemn attacks ag...
Obituaries
Death of leading legal journalist Aodhan O'Faolain
Tributes are paid to the respected, compassionate journalist who lived the NUJ code of conduct through his reporting.
Journalism industry mourns death of Joe Haines
Death of ex-union activist and press secretary to Harold Wilson.
Tributes to Thomas Edward Nash
A personal reflection by Barry McCall and tributes to the former NUJ employee remembered for his kindness.