NUJ warns journalists and media outlets to respond to official secrets reform
The union has urged media organisations and journalists to respond to the latest Home Office consultation setting out proposals to update the existing official secrets and espionage laws.
NUJ reaction to BBC re-hiring Bashir Review
The BBC review fails to fully assuage concerns over cappuccino culture, dodgy recruitment practices and judgement of senior managers.
AFP should reinstate Nasser Abu Bakr
The International Federation of Journalists, backed by the NUJ, has called for the urgent reinstatement of Nasser Abu Bakr, the head of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate following his victimisation by French news agency, AFP.
Journalists asked to give evidence of threats to their safety
The UK government is inviting journalists to give evidence to the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists so it can put in place measures to make sure they can operate free from threats and violence.
Pakistan: talk show host suspended following military pressure
Hamid Mir was taken off air after he gave a speech critical of the Pakistani military at a rally protesting an attack on another journalist.
Palestine: IFJ backs call for UN commission to investigate crimes against journalists
The head of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS), Nasser Abu Bakr, has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) to condemn attacks on media and to send a commission to investigate the crimes against journalists in Palestine.
NUJ welcomes recognition at openDemocracy
The union now has formal trade union recognition at the media outlet.
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.
NUJ statement on the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
The union’s Black Members’ Council said his death must lead to changes in policing, politics and culture.
NUJ reacts to BBC board announcement
NUJ members must have the opportunity to input meaningfully on matters that are critical to their work as journalists and programme makers and to their professional reputations.