Unions can help broadcasters reverse their “woeful” record on diversity
More women are leaving broadcasting than joining and the representation of disabled people and diversity in senior positions is woeful, according to the UK’s industry watchdog Ofcom.
BBC director general’s 16.6 per pay rise is “tone deaf and an insult” to staff
Tim Davie’s rise – worth £75,000 and taking his pay to £525,000 – is a massive insult to BBC staff who have experienced pay freezes, budget cuts and redundancies.
NUJ tribute to Rodney Rice
The National Union of Journalists has extended sympathy to the family of the veteran RTÉ journalist, pioneering broadcaster and NUJ member.
Cut to funding is "hammer blow" for BBC, says NUJ
Union reacts to news of proposed cut to BBC funding via the licence fee.
NUJ reaction to targeting of ITV News and Channel 4 News
London protestors occupied media headquarters and targeted journalists.
NUJ response to the UK government’s White Paper on broadcasting and privatisation of Channel 4
The NUJ believes the government's proposal to privatise Channel 4 makes no sense and will result in a poorer offering for viewers in terms of news coverage, innovative programming, nurturing UK talent and will damage the thriving indie production sector.
NUJ calls for end of harassment of journalists by Iranian state
Following the attempted kidnap of an Iranian journalist in New York, the union has highlighted the threats to the Iranian press in the UK.
Unions highlight plight of Iranian journalists at UN event
Journalists based in London continue to be harassed because of the BBC work they do
NUJ to fight cuts to regional political desk at Millbank
BBC News is to cut four staff members from the regional political desk at Millbank – the service that provides bespoke content to local radio and regional TV outlets.
NUJ raises concerns with Met over intimidation of BBC reporter Nick Watt
The union was reacting to an incident when the Newsnight’s political editor was abused by anti-lockdown protesters in Westminster.