NUJ response to the BBC director general’s speech
The union welcomed Tim Davie’s commitment to journalism, but is concerned about the rapid move of operations to BBC Studios and the decline of the public service BBC operation.
RTÉ government funding a welcome reprieve
The National Union of Journalists has welcomed an announcement that the government will provide interim funding for RTÉ.
Leaking of RTÉ strategy “further blow to trust of staff”
Publication of RTÉ’s strategy document by way of media leaks is a further blow to the trust of staff in an organisation where morale is at an all-time low.
Ballot opens on BBC Local offer
NUJ members working across BBC Local are urged to vote before 13 November on a new proposal put forward in the ongoing dispute.
“Your local news may be affected by industrial action…”
BBC local radio listeners had a taste of the future , as strikes across the network in England resulted in the reduced service they can expect under the corporation’s upcoming plans.
RTÉ announces independent review of voluntary exit schemes (2017, 2021)
The National Union of Journalists has welcomed news of an independent review of RTÉ's voluntary exit schemes.
Statement by Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary, on changes announced by new RTÉ director general
NUJ welcomes promise of new beginning at RTÉ.
Statement by Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary, on RTÉ barter accounts and spending
Dooley states NUJ members and their colleagues in RTÉ are “shellshocked” at the breakdown of expenditure released by the RTÉ Executive Board to Oireachtas Committees this morning.
NUJ welcomes terms of government review in RTÉ
Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media announced the review today.
BBC Local: political pressure mounts with No. 10 petition
Calls to pause and rethink cuts to BBC local radio were taken to the heart of Westminster on 3 July, as a huge petition was handed into 10 Downing Street.
