NUJ response to broadcasting White paper
Union welcomes measures to provide a more level playing field between traditional broadcasters and streaming companies, but condemns privatisation of Channel 4.
BBC North West journalists vote for work to rule
NUJ members are making a stand about the damaging impact of job cuts on news output in the region.
BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
The NUJ says the "truly chilling" threats must be stopped
NUJ backs censure of Iran over targeting of reporter in Iran International’s bureau in Israel
The union has condemned the constant harassment of Iranian journalists by the country’s authorities.
NUJ calls for release of Alaraby journalists arrested by the Sudan government
Paul Siegert, NUJ national broadcasting organiser, said the journalists were doing they job legitimately and condemned the action of the authorities.
Further cuts could “cost us the BBC we love”
The government-imposed saving of £1bn this year is already leading to more repeats and further cuts are planned for next year.
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.
MPs express concern over cuts to BBC Parliamentary unit
Slashing staff will mean less local coverage as the corporation also plans to scale down broadcast of party conferences.
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.
NUJ response to UK government White paper on broadcasting
Paul Siegert, NUJ national broadcasting organiser, said: “It’s hard to see any justification for privatising Channel Four other than ideology. Channel 4 has achieved what it was asked to do and has proved a hit with viewers."