NUJ responds to arrests of journalists at Palestine Action protest
The NUJ has issued a statement following the arrest of numerous journalists at a Palestine Action protest in Leicestershire on 8 October.
NUJ calls for roundtable on freelance pay
The NUJ has written to the government’s new Freelance Champions calling for a media roundtable to address the pay precarity experienced by freelance journalists.
Ways to Make Journalism Pay
The NUJ London Freelance branch (LFB) held a successful all-day gathering on ‘Ways to Make Journalism Pay’ on 10 October.
World Mental Health Day 2026
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the NUJ Disabled Members’ Council stands in solidarity with all journalists and media workers experiencing mental health challenges.
NUJ responds to threats against journalist in Belfast
The NUJ has expressed concern at reports of criminal damage and threats against a journalist in Belfast, and welcomed the police's call for journalists not to tolerate abuse in the course of their work.
NUJ welcomes constructive talks on RTÉ funding
The NUJ has welcomed news of a “positive meeting” between the Irish government and RTÉ on the public service broadcaster’s funding.
Celebrating Lionel Morrison
On 30 September the NUJ Black Members’ Council celebrated the life and legacy of the union’s first Black president Lionel Morrison.
NUJ slams RTÉ funding cut
The NUJ has strongly condemned the Irish government’s decision to cut funding to RTÉ, reneging on its commitment to provide multi-annual funding to the public service broadcaster.
Egypt: NUJ joins calls for immediate release of six journalists
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Egyptian Journalists’ Syndicate (EJS) in calling for Egyptian authorities to immediately release six journalists from the fact-checking outlet Matsada2sh.
The Guardian ends casual status
The Guardian announced last month that it would no longer use casual staff, ending a practice that has existed for several decades.