Charles Harkness, who died last month aged 82, was former deputy general secretary of the National Union of Journalists. In 2018 he was made Member of Honour at the union's delegate meeting in Southport in recognition of his lifetime commitment to …
The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an informal online meeting on 24 November (from 5.30 - 6.30pm) which will explore ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact on journalists, and the campaign for reform. This …
The NUJ Nottingham branch has secured a government pledge after the leader of Reform UK in Nottinghamshire imposed a ban on reporters from the Nottingham Post/Nottinghamshire Live news website. The branch – which represents 200 journalists and broadcasters …
The NUJ Dublin branch has launched a bursary to encourage a new generation of Irish language student journalists into the profession. The initiative is based on the principle that all communities should see themselves reflected in the public discourse and …
NUJ members at the BBC have outlined their vision for an impartial, universally available and funded BBC. Following a meeting last week, NUJ reps at the BBC overwhelmingly passed a motion affirming the union’s long-term calls for worker representation on …
NewsGuild-CWA has shared a message of support with BBC journalists following Donald Trump’s threat to sue the UK public service broadcaster for defamation. The US president has said that he plans to pursue between $1 billion and $5 billion in damages …
Police public order training will be revised in the light of interventions made by NUJ members during a visit to the Metropolitan Police Specialist Training Centre. Article by Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser. The delegation of NUJ officials and 15 …
The NUJ notes the BBC’s apology to President Donald Trump over the editing of a speech in a Panorama programme, and welcomes the comprehensive rejection of his claim of defamation. The BBC said the edit, which spliced parts of Trump’s 6 January 2021 speech …
The NUJ has welcomed the finding by the Scottish government that legislation needs to be introduced to combat strategic lawsuits against public participation – commonly referred to as SLAPPs. A Scottish government consultation found that SLAPPS - legal …
The NUJ’s Highland chapel at BBC Scotland has passed a motion showing solidarity with STV colleagues in light of proposed cuts to jobs and programming. The full motion said: “The NUJ’s Highland chapel at BBC Scotland expresses solidarity with colleagues at …
Photographer and former Irish News picture editor remembered for his work, wisdom and kindness. Tribute by Kevin Cooper member of Honour, NUJ activist The media industry has lost one of its greats with the death of former Irish News picture editor and …
The NUJ’s Disabled Members' Council has joined calls for stronger legislation to support disabled people at work, as new data reveals a significant disability pay gap still exists. Trades Union Congress (TUC) analysis published today shows that the …
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Members of the National Union of Journalists working at STV are to be balloted for strike action over the proposed axing of the STV North edition of the News at 6, as well as associated compulsory redundancies. The move could potentially see industrial …
The NUJ has called for worker representation and independent appointments to the BBC board ahead of culture secretary Lisa Nandy's urgent statement to parliament today. The union has also defended the professional integrity of its members at the BBC …
West of Ireland based freelance Stephen Corrigan has been elected as Cathaoirleach (Chair) of the Irish Executive Council (IEC). The Connacht Tribune regional journalist was unanimously elected to succeed RTÉ journalist Cearbhall Ó Síocháin at the Irish …
The NUJ has issued a statement in response to the resignations of Tim Davie, BBC director-general, and Deborah Turness, BBC News chief executive. Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: "The NUJ acknowledges the significant resignations of the BBC …
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The NUJ’s Highland branch has passed a motion warning that STV’s proposed cuts to jobs and programming would, should they materialise, be a huge blow to viewers and democracy in Scotland. The motion said: “The NUJ’s Highland branch is deeply concerned by …
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