TUC report finds seven in 10 disabled women say they have been sexually harassed at work
A survey found 68 per cent had been harassed, with one in eight leaving their jobs because of this.
Government should show more pride in LGBT+ people
The NUJ has signed a TUC letter taking the government to task over its inaction to address the inequality experienced by the LGBT+ community who face discrimination at work.
TUC LGBT+ letter to Liz Truss
TUC letter, signed by the NUJ, to Liz Truss, women and equalities minister, calling on the government to promote equality and eliminate discrimination against LGBT+ people.
George Viner Memorial Fund
It was a George Viner bursary which put Nabil Mehdinejad on the road to making award-winning journalist videos. The deadline for this year's applications is Sunday 18 July.
NUJ statement on the Welsh Government Locked Out report about the impact of Covid-19 on disabled people
The Equality Council calls for scrutiny of the evidence that 68 per cent of Covid-19 related deaths comprised disabled people.
Government urged to introduce mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting
The NUJ has backed the call from a coalition of unions and industry bodies for the government to set out a clear timetable for companies to be forced to publish this data on their workforce.
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.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
The NUJ Disabled Members’ Council and Health and Safety Committee have raised concerns about the increase in reports of members experiencing mental distress at work.
Trade union leaders tell PM to reject ‘insulting’ report and act on race equality at work
The NUJ has signed an open letter to Boris Johnson rejecting the report from the Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparities.
NUJ guidelines on LGBT+ reporting
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people have the right to fair, accurate and inclusive reporting of their life stories and concerns. As with all members of society, the media should treat LGBT people with fairness, integrity and respect.
