TUC Congress 2024
NUJ motions on restoring trust in the media and a campaign to improve pay and conditions for freelances were passed unanimously by delegates.
MPs call for a new champion for freelance rights, to improve pay, working conditions and protection against AI
The NUJ says the culture select committee’s report is full of helpful recommendations and ideas.
Don’t let your blower make you a sucker
Tim Dawson, NEC freelance rep, reports on NUJ Dublin’s Freelance Forum with speakers advising on keeping cybersafe, pitching stories, reporting abuse and writing a newsletter.
New report details “Wild West” of freelance journalism
Research commissioned by the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) has revealed rights grabs, low pay and barriers to journalism remain key issues facing freelance journalists.
Unions must be alert and ready to act over artificial intelligence
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary writes for the Morning Star on threats posed by artificial intelligence and action unions must take.
New freelance survey
Freelance members are invited to complete a survey seeking views to help inform and shape support provided.
NUJ briefing on artificial Intelligence
Union's response to government's artificial intelligence paper "A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation."
DM2023: freelance issues
The appalling rates offered to freelances were discussed by delegates.
NUJ Hi Viz - Issue 1
Issue one of the Health and Safety committee's newsletter explores work habits and health risks following the pandemic, latest activity from the campaigns team, good employer practice and more.
Registration open for NUJ Freelance tax seminar
NUJ freelances and those thinking of going freelance can join a free online seminar on taxation being held on 7 February.