NUJ deeply concerned by sweeping Reach redundancies
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) understands that the UK and Ireland’s largest commercial news publisher Reach plc has placed 104 roles at risk.
NUJ responds to BBC announcement of Local Democracy Reporter contracts
The NUJ has encouraged all members affected by the retendering of Local Democracy Reporter Service (LDRS) contracts to seek the union’s support.
Syria: authorities urged to reverse dissolution of journalists’ union
IFJ letter to Syrian government supported by the NUJ.
Johnnie Walker remembered for his “loyal and effective” support for the NUJ
Broadcaster held firm during strike
Letter of protest to the Police Service of Northern Ireland
NUJ Belfast and District Branch to inform PSNI chief constable about concern over state surveillance of Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney.
NUJ rebuts BBC chair’s “off-beam” comments on local radio
Michelle Stanistreet reacts to correspondence between BBC acting chair Dame Elan Closs Stephens and industry expert David Lloyd.
NUJ members vote to accept BBC Local offer
Members have voted overwhelmingly to accept the offer brokered between the NUJ and management on jobs, income protection, and workload, along with new concessions on recorded radio news bulletins and shared programmes.
MPs’ report says BBC’s local radio policy diminishes the service
The BBC’s policy of greater sharing of programming across the local radio network “risks undermining the sense of localness that has, until now, made BBC local radio distinct”, says the cross-party Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
BBC journalists vote to renew their industrial action mandate over cuts to local radio
The union now has a mandate for strike action, but will continue talks with management.
BBC ballot result August 2023
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