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Journalism industry mourns death of Joe Haines
Death of ex-union activist and press secretary to Harold Wilson.
Charges dropped against two Iranian journalists jailed for coverage of death of Mahsa Amini
NUJ welcomes closure of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi's cases
Reach news
Reach risks "debilitating drain of morale" over cuts, says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists has urged transparency and meaningful commitments on jobs from publisher Reach, following a meeting of the union's R...
NAIC reps gather for annual summit
Newspapers and Agencies Industrial Council (NAIC) reps met to discuss priority issues spanning organising to pay.
NUJ condemns vile abuse of reporter
The union has condemned the vile online abuse of a reporter employed by Reach Ireland following her coverage of the court appearance of several indivi...
Irish Future of Media Commission news
DM2023: News Recovery Plan
Initiatives promoting public interest journalism and broadcasting were discussed and Siobhan Holliman moved a motion on the Future of Media Commission...
Focus on future at Irish seminar
A major seminar on the future of journalism in Ireland, hosted by the Irish Executive Council has been rescheduled and will take place on on Saturday ...
NUJ slams government decision to reject broadcasting reforms
Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary, issues a statement on the publication of the report of the Future of Media Commission and the Irish government's r...
Iran
Charges dropped against two Iranian journalists jailed for coverage of death of Mahsa Amini
NUJ welcomes closure of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi's cases
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
NUJ condemns the violence and abuse targeted at women globally, whilst standing in solidarity with women journalists reporting from conflict zones and...
Iran: NUJ condemns sexual assault of journalist
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning a reported sexual assault against journalist Vi...
Local News Matters
Oxford council signs motion opposing cut to local BBC TV bulletin
The city councillors say the BBC's plan to end TV bulletins from the city will undermine local democracy and older viewers’ ability to receive news on...
DM2021: Future of the Media
Campaigns to support local journalism, a review of newspaper business models, Local Democracy Reporters and support for academic publishers
NUJ joins calls to protect planning notices in local newspapers
Loss of the notices would cost the industry £10m. Proposals to scrap them are contained in the government's Planning for the Future White Paper.
DM2021 news
DM2021: Tributes paid to Members of Honour
The union’s latest Members of Honour – Gary Younge, Aidan White and Mary Curtin – were announced to Delegate Meeting on video.
DM 2021: Late notice motions (international)
DM agreed motions on media freeedom, Palestine and Black Lives Matter
DM2021: Covid-19
Conference heard and discussed a range of motions relating to the effect of Covid-19 on members, the way they work and how the NUJ should respond.
Industrial news
NUJ response to Media Concierge takeover of National World
The National Union of Journalists has said the commitments made by Media Concierge as part of its takeover of National World need to be backed up with...
Observer sale confirmed
The Guardian/Observer chapel of the NUJ will meet tomorrow to consider the sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media.
Billy Bragg sings at third day of Guardian & Observer strike as MPs table early day motion
Politicians express “serious concerns” about Observer sale
Journalists' safety news
NUJ joins IFJ in urging for release of Iranian-American journalist
Reza Valizadeh’s ten-year jail term upheld.
NUJ pledges support for campaign to return detained Yemeni journalists
IFJ condemns "climate of fear" for media workers in the country
NUJ condemns threats to journalists made by Dmitry Medvedev
The NUJ has condemned the remarks by Russian security council deputy head, Dmitry Medvede
Union news
NUJ gives evidence on the surveillance of journalists in Northern Ireland
On 5 February, Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, answered questions from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee alongside journalists Ba...
Committees urge “sufficient resources” for BBC World Service
Chairs of three House of Commons committees have highlighted the soft power value of the BBC and its role in supporting high quality journalism, amid ...
NUJ welcomes start of open reporting in family courts in England and Wales
“Watershed” changes beginning this week to Family Procedure Rules mean that accredited journalists can report on what they see and hear whilst attendi...
Obituaries
Journalism industry mourns death of Joe Haines
Death of ex-union activist and press secretary to Harold Wilson.
Tributes to Thomas Edward Nash
A personal reflection by Barry McCall and tributes to the former NUJ employee remembered for his kindness.
Johnnie Walker remembered for his “loyal and effective” support for the NUJ
Broadcaster held firm during strike