NUJ responds to BBC announcement of Local Democracy Reporter contracts
The NUJ has encouraged all members affected by the retendering of Local Democracy Reporter Service (LDRS) contracts to seek the union’s support.
Creative unions in Wales call on new First Minister to address the decimation of Welsh culture
Funding cuts, the effect of the pandemic, the cost of living crisis and an exodus of workers have created a perfect storm threatening arts and culture in Wales.
First Minister FEU Letter August 8 (yn Gymraeg)
Wrth i Gymru ddathlu diwylliant a’r iaith Gymraeg ym Mhontypridd yn yr Eisteddfod eleni, mae'r undebau llafur sy’n cynrychioli ysgrifenwyr, cerddorion, perfformwyr, dawnswyr, newyddiadurwyr a gweithwyr proffesiynol y tu ôl i’r llenni a'r sgrin wedi ysgrifennu at Brif Weinidog newydd Cymru yn mynegi eu pryder sylweddol am ddyfodol y celfyddydau a diwylliant yn ein gwlad.
First Minister FEU Letter August 8
As Wales gathers in Pontypridd for this year's Eisteddfod in celebration of Welsh culture and language, trade unions comprising the Wales Federation of Entertainment Unions (Bectu, Equity, Musicians Union, Writers' Guild of Great Britain and National Union of Journalists) and representing the country's writers, musicians, performers and creative practitioners, journalists, crew, front of house and backstage media professionals, have written to the new First Minister of Wales expressing shared and deep alarm about the future.
Tributes to Nick Powell
Tributes from journalist colleagues should be sent to [email protected]
Letter to Senedd members concerning public notices from the Welsh Executive Council
Members of the Senedd have been urged by the National Union of Journalists to scrap a clause in the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill which would push the newspaper industry, already on the brink of collapse, over the edge.
NUJ says plans to deprive local newspapers from carrying public notices will push the industry to the brink
Members of the Senedd have been urged by the National Union of Journalists to scrap a clause in the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill which would push the newspaper industry, already on the brink of collapse, over the edge.
NUJ alarmed at increase in incidents with the police and photographers
The union has commented after charges were dropped against a photographer arrested by South Wales Police one day before the trial was due to begin.
Welsh Executive Council calls for independent institute to champion Welsh media
MPs' report recommends guarantees of free-to-air rugby and safeguarding of the Welsh language across television and radio. The WEC's statement in response.
Radical reforms needed for Welsh press
Ministers in Wales have been called on to make public interest news a public service and for a Welsh Media Institute to promote a well-funded, plural and diverse media.
