International Workers’ Memorial Day 2022
The NUJ’s health and safety committee is urging members not to forget International Workers’ Memorial Day on Thursday 28 April – and journalists who have given their lives doing their jobs.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
The NUJ Disabled Members’ Council and Health and Safety Committee have raised concerns about the increase in reports of members experiencing mental distress at work.
One in three LGBT+ members have been bullied or discriminated at work
Almost one-third (29 per cent) of the NUJ members surveyed during February’s LGBT+ History month and in the run up to the TUC’s LGBT+ conference said they had experienced bullying, harassment, ill-treatment or discrimination at work as a result of their sexuality or gender identity.
Politicians back NUJ involvement in new Irish media commission
Cross-party politicians call for union to be represented on the new body established by the Irish government.
50th anniversary of annual LGBTQ+ Pride traditions
A survey for Pride month has shown how the pandemic has profoundly affected LGBTQ+ communities with 42 per cent saying they would like support with their mental health.
