NUJ responds to Reform refusing to speak to local journalists in Nottinghamshire
The NUJ is deeply concerned by Reform UK’s decision to ban its councillors in Nottinghamshire from speaking to local journalists at Nottinghamshire Live.
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.
NUJ urges reform of BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter scheme
Following a summit of LDR union members, the NUJ has raised its concerns including on inconsistent LDR pay rates and unacceptable story count levels, calling for urgent change to the scheme.
National World journalists voice anger at 1.5 per cent pay award for Local Democracy Reporters
NUJ calls on National World to offer a fair pay rise to its Local Democracy Reporters.
NUJ urges radical change to Local Democracy Reporter contracts to ensure fair pay
The union is calling on the BBC to review and increase a 1.5 percent uplift to LDRs, to increase required minimum salaries and ensure publishers do not use allocated funds to boost profits.
Local Democracy Reporters losing out as Newsquest keeps BBC funding as ‘business costs’
FoI findings reveal the publisher is retaining over £10,000 per LDR post.
Radical reforms needed for Welsh press
Ministers in Wales have been called on to make public interest news a public service and for a Welsh Media Institute to promote a well-funded, plural and diverse media.
NUJ urges rethink on “giant Media Commission” watchdog
Union seeks new body to oversee media fund.
Bristol City Council bans local democracy reporters from press briefings
NUJ condemns “anti-democratic” decision to ban reporters in attempt to undermine quality journalism.