Trade union conference backs NUJ motion
The Northern Ireland conference of the Irish Congress of Trades Unions has unanimously passed an NUJ motion condemning the intimidation of journalists.
NUJ launches Journalists' Safety Tracker
The union is encouraging journalists to use the online reporting tool capturing incidents of harassment, abuse and “lawfare” targeted at journalists across the UK and Ireland.
NUJ calls out “sexist” Spectator column
The chairs of the union’s Ethics and Equality Councils have written to the editor of the Spectator over a “sexist and degrading” column published by the magazine.
The NUJ’s Equality Council welcomes censure of Clarkson column
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) ruled that an article by Jeremy Clarkson published in The Sun last December was misogynistic and presented a serious breach of the Editors’ Code of Practice.
DM2023: equality
Discrimination and prejudice in the workplace needs to be called out and robust polices put in place, conference agreed.
Gendered ageism in the media industry
Watch the 60+ Council's webinar with Professor Karen Ross talking about what happens to women as they get older in the media industry.
NUJ videos reveal impact of abuse targeted at journalists
Watch members share their experiences in new clips released as part of the union's campaign on the safety of journalists.
Four in five journalists have experienced threats and violence at work
Over one in three female respondents said they do not feel safe operating as a journalist in the UK, a government survey has found.
NUJ calls for coordinated effort to tackle online violence against women journalists
In response to new research, carried out by the International Center for Journalists and commissioned by UNESCO, the NUJ has called for greater coordination in tackling and preventing systemic online violence against women journalists. The report echoes many of the union's safety survey findings and includes input from NUJ members.
NUJ equalities councils flag up impact of Covid-19
Members are asked to take part in a Parliamentary inquiry and report on the experiences of all communities during the crisis.