Reduced BBC licence fee rise will have consequences, says NUJ
The union is disappointed that the government has reneged on a six-year funding agreement on the licence fee which is likely to put further pressure on budgets. The union is also concerned that an announced review of funding failed to make any reference to its role a public service broadcaster.
NUJ letter says Reach must rethink its business plan which is endangering the company’s survival
The directors and shareholders of Reach, publisher of titles including The Mirror, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, Irish Daily Mirror and Liverpool Echo, have been told it needs a radical rethinking of its business strategy in a letter from the National Union of Journalists.
NUJ Open letter to Reach independent directors & shareholders
The directors and shareholders of Reach, publisher of titles including The Mirror, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, Irish Daily Mirror and Liverpool Echo, have been told it needs a radical rethinking of its business strategy in a letter from the National Union of Journalists.
Cuts to Newsnight a major blow to investigative news, says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists is deeply concerned about changes in BBC News and Current Affairs which will result the closure of 127 posts.
NUJ welcomes extension of Radio Foyle’s breakfast show
The extension of North West Today to an hour followed a campaign led by the NUJ which attracted massive cross community and trade union support in Northern Ireland.
NUJ members vote to accept BBC Local offer
Members have voted overwhelmingly to accept the offer brokered between the NUJ and management on jobs, income protection, and workload, along with new concessions on recorded radio news bulletins and shared programmes.
Reach announces further job cuts
The NUJ has expressed its dismay at news of substantial job cuts announced by the company today.
National World dispute: action postponed
Next week’s five-day strike has been put on hold.
National World journalists set for a five-day strike over pay
The National Union of Journalists has formally notified National World of unprecedented strike action by journalists as members walkout for a week, from 23 to 27 October.
Solidarity for National World journalists
Messages of support including from NUJ chapels for members calling for an improved pay package from the publisher.