Guardian & Observer journalists vote to strike
Journalists at the Guardian & Observer will undertake two 48-hour periods of strike action on 4-5 December and 12-13 December following a resounding ballot result in favour of industrial action.
Industrial action over sale of The Observer avoidable, says NUJ
Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, has called for greater transparency from the Guardian Media Group, urging engagement with the union that resolves the dispute.
Guardian & Observer journalists hold consultative ballot over proposed sale of The Observer
The consultative ballot in place over the next week, follows opposition from the NUJ at the sale to Tortoise Media.
TUC Congress 2024
NUJ motions on restoring trust in the media and a campaign to improve pay and conditions for freelances were passed unanimously by delegates.
Israel: new law granting closure of foreign media outlets threatens media freedom
The NUJ has warned against the closure of Al Jazeera and other international media outlets, following passage of a bill by the Israeli government banning broadcasting of foreign media over threats to national security.
Israel: government to shut down critical media alleged to ‘undermine national security’
The Israeli government has approved a new regulation that will shut news channels which ‘damage national security’. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) urges Israel to review its decision in the name of media pluralism and the public’s right to know.
Sustainability of local journalism
The Culture, Media and Sport committee has published the UK government’s response to its report on the sustainability of local journalism.
The government must not cherry pick reporters for press trips, says NUJ Parliamentary Group
Complaints from titles excluded from a trip to Rwanda with the Home Secretary were followed up with the minister.
Threat to diversity threatens community life
The head of the influential Diversity Europe Group has warned that threats to local media are a threat to community life in Ireland.
Plan to boost Scottish news industry will invigorate public interest journalism
Recommendations to support and fund a diverse, pluralistic and sustainable press and public interest journalism has been published for consideration by the Scottish government.