NUJ General Secretary 2024 - 2029 Application Pack
The National Union of Journalists is inviting applications, from members of the union, for the post of NUJ general secretary. If you are having trouble downloading the application pack, please email [email protected].
Michelle Stanistreet announces she will stand down as NUJ general secretary
“It has been, and continues to be, a privilege to work for the NUJ” says the first woman in the union’s history elected to the post.
NUJ calls for International Criminal Court investigation amid rising journalists deaths in Gaza
The union’s National Executive Council motion urges the release of all hostages, a mutual cessation of violence and a permanent ceasefire.
King’s speech must include standalone anti-SLAPP law
NUJ joins over 60 signatories in calling for urgent legislation to protect journalists.
Conservative party conference fees undermine press freedom
The NUJ has welcomed a Council of Europe alert urging a reversal of admission charges to this year’s Conservative party conference.
UK government must not aid US in Assange extradition efforts
The National Union of Journalists is alarmed to learn that UK police officers have approached British-based journalists, apparently seeking evidence intended to aid the prosecution of Julian Assange.
World Press Freedom Day 2023
This year marks 30 years since the proclamation of an international day for press freedom. The NEC has committed to prioritise work on this area, recognising the importance of World Press Freedom Day (3 May).
NUJ hosts exhibition honouring Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira
From 18-20 January, the union will hold a free in-person exhibition in London open to NUJ members and the wider public.
NUJ welcomes settlement in pay dispute with Al Jazeera
Planned strikes will no longer take place following the company's 4.5% pay offer to members in 2022 and 2023.
NUJ welcomes government commitment to SLAPP "clampdown"
A new consultation seeks views on proposals tackling the weaponising of lawsuits to silence journalists.