Demand an end to the freelance rip off
Fair treatment for freelance journalists must be central to business reforms on which the UK government is consulting. The union has launched a new campaign and urges engagement from freelances.
NUJ holds successful branches summit
Branch officers from across the union met online on 13 September to reflect on successful initiatives, share ideas and consider practical action to inform the union’s recruitment and organising strategy.
Abuse against journalists must never be tolerated
The National Union of Journalists has condemned the rising levels of online and in-person abuse wielded against journalists.
NUJ decries new job cuts by Reach plc
Over 300 jobs within editorial are at risk of being cut following an announcement of a restructure today. The NUJ says this serves a 'devastating body blow' to the publisher's journalists.
Scrutiny of government an essential part of public interest journalism, says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists has voiced its concern over the use of a super-injunction, preventing public interest journalism about a data breach confirmed by the UK government.
NUJ statement on Johnston report
The union has welcomed publication of a review into the BBC documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone.
NUJ condemns as deplorable, the IRGC’s detention of an Iran International journalist’s family
The National Union of Journalists has strongly condemned the detention of an Iran International journalist’s family by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran.
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 attending family courts, if a transparency order is granted.
NUJ achieves concessions for Guardian & Observer journalists
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists, following members' collective opposition to the sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media.
NUJ welcomes arrest of third suspect in journalist stabbing
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed the arrest, following the shocking attack against Pouria Zeraati, condemned by the union.