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Working Class Hero Steve Jones (1955 -2022)
A gentle man with an underlying fire in his heart and soul for social justice and equality
Julian Assange wins right to ask UK Supreme Court to consider his extradition case
Michelle Stanistreet said: "Welcome as this decision is, this case is damaging media freedom every day that it drags on."
Covid funding available for Welsh freelances
Following talks between the government and trade unions, grants of up to £1,000 will be available.
Covid-19 news
Covid funding available for Welsh freelances
Following talks between the government and trade unions, grants of up to £1,000 will be available.
Reporters should not be denied video access to courts
The NUJ has written to judges serving the North east circuit courts, over a decision which appears to be preventing reporters having video access to p...
NUJ “concerned and disappointed” that new mothers who lost out on Covid-aid payments will not be paid
The Court of Appeal has ruled that self-employed women on maternity leave were indirectly discriminated against.
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.
Irish Future of Media Commission news
NUJ seeks clarification of Media Commission report
The union has written to the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, Catherine Martin, seeking publication of the report of ...
DM2021 5PM Talk-In: NUJ’s News Recovery Plan
The week’s early evening debates started by discussing the union’s roadmap to protect public interest journalism.
Media Commission to hear NUJ call for recovery plan
The Irish government’s Commission on the Future of Media will consider the NUJ's proposals for media recovery and reform in support of public interest...
Iran International
NUJ backs censure of Iran over targeting of reporter in Iran International’s bureau in Israel
The union has condemned the constant harassment of Iranian journalists by the country’s authorities.
NUJ calls for end of harassment of journalists by Iranian state
Following the attempted kidnap of an Iranian journalist in New York, the union has highlighted the threats to the Iranian press in the UK.
Unions highlight plight of Iranian journalists at UN event
Journalists based in London continue to be harassed because of the BBC work they do
Local News Matters
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.
Bullivant strikers resolve dispute by securing changes at work
The chapel has achieved significant outcomes over the last few months.
Industrial news
BBC Turkey goes on strike for decent pay
NUJ members urged to support the journalists whose wages have been hit hard by inflation.
NUJ celebrates union recognition for Reach Local Democracy Reporters
The union says it is now looking forward to working positively with the company and LDRs across the UK in the BBC-funded scheme.
Unions reject flawed code on bogus contracts
The NUJ said strong, punitive legal measures and not a “toothless” code are needed to protect workers
Journalists' safety news
NUJ to report incidents of members attacked by so-called England fans
The union is to report incidents of violence against journalists and videographers covering the Euros championship to an inquiry opened by the footbal...
Combatting online harassment and abuse - a legal guide for journalists in England and Wales
Today the Media Lawyers Association has published a legal guide for journalists in England and Wales focused on combating online harassment and abuse.
NUJ raises concerns with Met over intimidation of BBC reporter Nick Watt
The union was reacting to an incident when the Newsnight’s political editor was abused by anti-lockdown protesters in Westminster.
Union news
NUJ Christmas hours & emergency legal numbers
The NUJ will close for the Christmas and New Year break at close of business on Thursday 23 December.
NUJ Belfast branch sends message of solidarity to transport workers
Two buses have been hijacked and burnt in the city
NEC elections, 2021
Results of the elections for London seats
Obituaries
Working Class Hero Steve Jones (1955 -2022)
A gentle man with an underlying fire in his heart and soul for social justice and equality
Telegraph journalist and education reformer John Izbicki, has died aged 91
He saved Margaret Thatcher from a drunken journalist, but was his own man.
NUJ pays tribute to photographer and long-time activist Larry Herman
A stalwart of the London Freelance Branch, he was known as a tenacious agitator.