NUJ marks World Mental Health Day with solidarity and practical support
Focus on mental health as a workplace issue
Laura Davison elected next general secretary of the National Union of Journalists
National broadcasting organiser wins ballot at what she calls "a critical time" for journalists
Sale of The Observer
The NUJ Guardian & Observer chapel passed motions opposing the proposed sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media, alongside a vote of no confidence in the Scott Trust at an emergency chapel meeting on 18 September.
TUC Congress 2024
NUJ motions on restoring trust in the media and a campaign to improve pay and conditions for freelances were passed unanimously by delegates.
Further cuts to BBC leave it in a “perilous state”, says NUJ
The NUJ has called for an urgent reconsideration of the BBC’s funding after yet more damaging cuts across the corporation were unveiled today.
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls for lasting improvements to access for disabled people
As the Paralympics and the achievements of Paralympians draw worldwide attention, the National Union of Journalists calls on the media industry to play its part in challenging the lack of access and inclusion in everyday life.
Service for Dave Wilson
Friends and colleagues of the journalist and trade union hero David Wilson are invited by his family to a service at City of London cemetery and crematorium, the north chapel crematorium, 2pm Wednesday August 28, to be followed by afternoon tea at Wanstead golf club/cricket pavilion.
Journalists must not be “exploited as investigative shortcuts” by police, says NUJ
The union has written to the National Police Chiefs’ Council saying attempts by police forces to strong-arm photographers and videographers into handing over images is an affront to media freedom and puts their safety at risk.
Dave Wilson, “giant” of the NUJ whose case was a major victory for trade unions, has died
His brave and principled stand ended in victory at the European Court of Human Rights in 2002 and the verdict resonates today.
Violence against journalists reporting riots must not be tolerated
Violence against reporters and press photographers covering protests taking place in towns across the UK is worsening, the National Union of Journalists has warned.