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This month's edition reports on how the union supported photographer members covering the summer riots, how your donations are building journalist hubs in Gaza; and it's DM motion writing time for branches. Welcome to the latest edition of NUJ …
NUJ motions on restoring trust in the media and a campaign to improve pay and conditions for freelances were passed unanimously by delegates. Restoring trust in the media Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, said the existential crisis in the …
The Sunday World journalist was twice notified by police, in recent weeks, that dissident republicans planned to attack them. The most recent threat was delivered this week. Séamus Dooley, assistant general secretary, said: “Yet again, one of our members …
Occupational risks to health caused by air pollution have been highlighted by the Trade Union Clean Air Network. “99 percent of humanity breathes polluted air, leading to an estimated 8 million premature deaths including more than 700,000 children under …
Christine Buckley has been re-elected as Editor of The Journalist, the NUJ’s magazine. The outcome of the election was formally ratified at a meeting of the union’s National Executive Council this morning (6 September) following the close of ballot …
The NUJ has called for an urgent reconsideration of the BBC’s funding after yet more damaging cuts across the corporation were unveiled today. The BBC has confirmed that it intends to cut around 115 editorial and production roles in the Nations and Regions …
Michelle Stanistreet and Anthony Bellanger have written as general secretaries of the NUJ and IFJ to the Head of UK counter terrorism policing, over the use of anti-terror legislation against journalists. The National Union of Journalists and International …
Two candidates have been ratified to stand as candidates for the post of general secretary of the National Union of Journalists. The successful candidate will succeed current general secretary Michelle Stanistreet, who is stepping down from the role. At a …
This Leadership in the Newsroom training programme is suitable for mid-career journalists, both staff and freelances, seeking to develop their leadership attributes to equip them with newsroom management and strategic planning skills. The programme …
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning sedition charges against Chung Pui-Kuen and Patrick Lam, former editors of independent news site Stand News. On 29 August, journalists Chung Pui-Kuen and Patrick Lam were found guilty by …
This autumn's dates for the free courses for mid-career NUJ journalists, especially underrepresented groups in the industry, to develop their leadership skills. We are very pleased to announce extra dates of free training for members, following the …
Termination notices have been sent to as many as 11 journalists days after a union was registered. The National Union of Journalists joins the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), its Indonesian affiliates the Alliance of Independent Journalists …
The journalists were attacked and had their equipment damaged while covering a demonstration at the House of Representatives (DPR) in the Senayan Parliament Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates …
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. Only a few days ago, retired …
Young LGBT+ workers are the most likely to face abuse. Ministers called on to change the law, so employers have a new duty to properly protect their staff from harassment at work. More than half (52%) of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people …
The Irish trade union movement has been shocked and saddened by the untimely death of ICTU campaigns officer Macdara Doyle. Macdara (59) died at his home at the weekend following a recent cancer diagnosis. A member of Dublin P&PR branch he marked the …
Ryan Evans, a Reuters safety advisor was killed in the missile attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine. The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) in condemning Russia's missile attack …
NUJ echoes IFJ call for transparency as authorities investigate journalists accused of murder and inciting violence. The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the detention of Shakil Ahmed and …
NUJ urges immediate investigation into deaths of Gulistan Tara and Hero Bahadin. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) have condemned the killings of journalists Gulistan Tara and Hero Bahadin killed …
