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Share your views: UK government's proposed disability welfare cuts

The union is seeking member views to help inform our response to government's "Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working" Green Paper.

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12 Jun 2025
TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference 2025

NUJ motions on reasonable adjustments and protecting Access to Work were passed at this year’s TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference.

NUJ delegates wearing different coloured tops seated at the TUC Disabled Workers Conference.

06 Jun 2025
Poverty and the press: how should journalists report on the subject ethically?

The dignity, agency, and knowledge of people living in poverty was emphasised at a recent webinar organised by the NUJ Ethics and Disabled Members’ councils.

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23 Apr 2025
NUJ members join protests against government’s welfare cuts

A large protest took place outside No10 Downing Street on Wednesday to coincide with the UK government's financial Spring Statement and in response to their recent proposed cuts to disability benefits.

NUJ President Natasha Hirst speaks at Downing Street protest against cuts to disability benefits

26 Mar 2025
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls for action to address the disability pay gap

Thursday 7 November is ‘Disability Pay Gap Day’, the day when the average disabled person stops getting paid compared to the average non-disabled person.

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07 Nov 2024
Disabled Members’ Council calls on course providers and exam boards to improve access for disabled students

The council has welcomed guidance by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, advising how higher education providers should ensure access and reasonable adjustments for disabled students.

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25 Sep 2024
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.

NUJ logo (website).png

Ann Coltart, champion of equality and the ultimate stalwart, has died aged 82

Colleagues at the NUJ recall Ann’s kindness, sense of humour and huge contribution to the union.

Ann Coltart cred Natasha Hirst

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Displaying 40 results

  • Active filters:
  • Disabled Members' Council
Share your views: UK government's proposed disability welfare cuts

The union is seeking member views to help inform our response to government's "Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working" Green Paper.

NUJ-logo-website.png

12 Jun 2025
TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference 2025

NUJ motions on reasonable adjustments and protecting Access to Work were passed at this year’s TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference.

NUJ delegates wearing different coloured tops seated at the TUC Disabled Workers Conference.

06 Jun 2025
Poverty and the press: how should journalists report on the subject ethically?

The dignity, agency, and knowledge of people living in poverty was emphasised at a recent webinar organised by the NUJ Ethics and Disabled Members’ councils.

Poverty and the press graphic (3).png

23 Apr 2025
NUJ members join protests against government’s welfare cuts

A large protest took place outside No10 Downing Street on Wednesday to coincide with the UK government's financial Spring Statement and in response to their recent proposed cuts to disability benefits.

NUJ President Natasha Hirst speaks at Downing Street protest against cuts to disability benefits

26 Mar 2025
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls for action to address the disability pay gap

Thursday 7 November is ‘Disability Pay Gap Day’, the day when the average disabled person stops getting paid compared to the average non-disabled person.

Disability_Pay_Gap_Day_2024_Social_Graphics_AW3 (1).png

07 Nov 2024
Disabled Members’ Council calls on course providers and exam boards to improve access for disabled students

The council has welcomed guidance by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, advising how higher education providers should ensure access and reasonable adjustments for disabled students.

NUJ-logo-website.png

25 Sep 2024
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.

NUJ logo (website).png

Ann Coltart, champion of equality and the ultimate stalwart, has died aged 82

Colleagues at the NUJ recall Ann’s kindness, sense of humour and huge contribution to the union.

Ann Coltart cred Natasha Hirst

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