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.
MI5 admits it ‘illegally’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist
The NUJ has expressed its grave concern and called for an independent investigation into the surveillance of journalists after MI5 admitted to illegally obtaining communications data from the mobile phone of former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney.
March against fascism
NUJ members can assemble on 13 September in solidarity alongside others in the trade union bloc at 12pm in Russell Square, London.
TUC Congress 2025: solidarity with journalists in Gaza and worldwide
TUC Congress unanimously passed an NUJ motion calling on delegates to continue standing in solidarity with journalists globally and condemn attacks against media workers.
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.
Surveillance operations withheld by Police Service of Northern Ireland
The NUJ has strongly condemned a previous decision by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) not to disclose details of two surveillance operations to the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO).
The Observer - vote of no confidence ballot results
Staff, freelances and casuals at The Observer before its transfer to Tortoise Media were balloted earlier this year with the overwhelming majority returning a vote confirming they had no confidence in Katharine Viner, Guardian Editor-in Chief.
NUJ Reach group chapel strongly condemns proposed editorial cuts
The group chapel has expressed no faith or confidence in the company's strategy, and voiced its concern over the use of artificial intelligence, seeking clear commitments and greater transparency from the company.
TUC Congress 2025: threat of AI to jobs and rights takes centre stage
TUC Congress unanimously supported new laws to stop AI breaching the copyrights of journalists and those working in sectors including books and photography.
Palestine: At least 221 journalists and media workers killed in Gaza
Latest figure follows death of photojournalist Rasmi Jihad Salem.
NUJ statement – reporting on assisted dying legislation
Delegates at DM2025 passed a resolution to produce guidance to support members with reporting on legislation in connection with assisted dying.
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.
NUJ concerned at arrest of journalist Nathalie Blackham
On 1 September, Israeli authorities arrested and detained the journalist for several hours in Israel.
Ukraine: Three newspaper buildings hit by Russian drones
Journalists resolve to continue working despite damage.
Global solidarity on press freedom in Gaza
At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, there will soon be no one left to keep you informed.
NUJ signs recognition agreement at Bullivant Media Group
Journalists at Midlands free weekly newspapers company Bullivant Media Group have successfully concluded an agreement for recognition of the NUJ.
NUJ members organise 48 hours of further action in solidarity with Palestinian journalists
Members across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe organised 48 hours of further action this week to commemorate colleagues killed in the current Gaza conflict and to highlight the vital importance of press freedom.
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.
Palestine: hospital killings by Israeli forces show need for global action
The airstrikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in which at least 20 people were killed, including five journalists and media workers, underlines the need for global action to end the Israeli government’s war on journalism and truth, the NUJ has said.
Solidarity statements in response to killing of Al Jazeera journalists
The NUJ and its branches have expressed condemnation and called for accountability after Israeli forces deliberately killed six media workers and another civilian in yet another targeted attack against Palestinian journalists.