NUJ vacancy: broadcasting organiser
The NUJ is looking for a full-time London based broadcasting organiser
STV journalists vote for strike action as pay talks break down
Journalists at STV are set to go on strike after an industrial ballot showed overwhelming support in favour of industrial action at the Scottish broadcaster.
NUJ statement on PAC report
The union has welcomed publication of the Public Accounts Committee report on financial management of RTÉ.
Euros kick off and pre-election coverage set to be hit by STV strikes
STV faces a summer of disruption as journalists working on STV News vote for industrial action over pay.
NUJ Statement on the resignation of Siún Ní Raghallaigh chair of RTÉ board
The resignation and the circumstances surrounding her departure will be a further blow to the morale of staff. The last thing needed in RTÉ is another crisis, said Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary
NUJ statement on the BBC’s proposed new music stations
The union asks why after making cuts in local radio, the corporation is spending on four new music stations which emulate those already in the commercial sector
NUJ rebuts BBC chair’s “off-beam” comments on local radio
Michelle Stanistreet reacts to correspondence between BBC acting chair Dame Elan Closs Stephens and industry expert David Lloyd.
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.
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.