Disabled Members’ Council calls for #InclusivePressAccess to the general election campaign
The union is calling on political parties to make their press events and campaign activities accessible to disabled journalists.
The NUJ Disabled Members' Council welcomes new BBC guidance on accessible images
The guidance launched by the BBC outlines how to make images and visual data accessible, especially for people who use screen readers to access information online.
TUC Disabled Workers' conference 2024
With the announcement of a general election on July 4, the NUJ’s motion to the TUC’s Disabled Workers’ Conference in Liverpool was timely and fully supported by delegates.
Mental Health Awareness Week, 2024
The NUJ’s Disabled Members’ Council sends messages of solidarity and support to our members during Mental Health Awareness Week
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council endorses UN criticism of UK human rights failures
The council responds to the "damning" UN Committee's rights of disabled people report
NUJ’s Disabled Members’ Council calls for industry action to address the disability pay gap
Latest analysis published by the TUC shows that non-disabled workers earn around a sixth (14.6%) more than disabled workers.
World Mental Health Day 2023
The NUJ’s Disabled Members’ Council, Equality Council and Health & Safety Committee send a message of support and solidarity to our members on World Mental Health Day.
The NUJ Disabled Members’ Council sends solidarity to UK disability activists
The union encourages journalists to report on the UK’s treatment of disabled people.
Save Our Rail Ticket Offices
Update: the consultation into the plan to close hundreds of ticket offices in England has been extended until 1 September.
IPSO must act on negative narratives about disabled people and welfare recipients
The union’s Ethics and Disabled Members councils have urged the regulator to insist on ethical reporting.