UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities raises welfare proposals with UK government.
The committee has asked a series of questions about the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill and associated proposals in the Green Paper “Pathways to Work."
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council update on proposed welfare reforms
The DMC has updated advice and resources to support journalists to understand and scrutinise the impact of the proposals in a fast-moving political discussion.
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls on journalists to scrutinise UK government claims as welfare reform bill is rushed through parliament
The DMC has compiled advice and resources to support journalists to understand and scrutinise the impact of the proposals in a fast-moving political discussion.
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.
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.
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 extra Welfare Officer Handbook
These guidelines were written as a result of NUJ extra's commitment to provide training for its volunteers.
Glasgow branch donates £14,000 to NUJ charities
NUJ Extra, the union’s welfare charity, and the George Viner Memorial Fund (GVMF), which provides bursaries to journalism students from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, each received £7,000.
NUJ Extra extends Covid support to June
The union’s welfare charity is launching a third wave of support for NUJ members who have suffered lost work livelihoods as a result of Covid-19 and lockdowns. It has committed to providing funding until the end of the government’s roadmap, which runs to 21 June.