NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls for action to address the disability pay gap
Thursday 7 November is ‘Disability Pay Gap Day’, the day when the average disabled person stops getting paid compared to the average non-disabled person.
Disabled Members’ Council calls on course providers and exam boards to improve access for disabled students
The council has welcomed guidance by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, advising how higher education providers should ensure access and reasonable adjustments for disabled students.
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls for lasting improvements to access for disabled people
As the Paralympics and the achievements of Paralympians draw worldwide attention, the National Union of Journalists calls on the media industry to play its part in challenging the lack of access and inclusion in everyday life.
Ann Coltart, champion of equality and the ultimate stalwart, has died aged 82
Colleagues at the NUJ recall Ann’s kindness, sense of humour and huge contribution to the union.
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.