IFJ launches fund supporting public interest journalism in Palestine
The fund will provide $1m to media organisations in Palestine and aims to protect the future of media amid ongoing conflict in the region.
NUJ “shocked and saddened” at sudden death of Nick Powell, chair of the Welsh Executive Council
Tributes are being made to the highly respected and popular political broadcast journalist.
NUJ urges Garda commissioner to halt pursuit of media footage
Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary, has warned of risks to journalists' safety if they are perceived as collating information for forces.
Russia: NUJ condemns journalists’ imprisonment
The union joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for the immediate release of Alsu Kurmasheva and Evan Gershkovich, imprisoned in the country.
Broadcasting funding plan fails to address core issue, says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists has expressed “grave disappointment” at the decision of the Irish government to retain the current TV licence system while welcoming increased funding for RTÉ.
Bangladesh: journalist killed at protest
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in strong condemnation of the killing of a journalist amid ongoing protests.
NUJ says cuts to BBC will harm quality and breadth of news
The corporation’s annual report shows a drop in licence fee revenue and a move to becoming a “leaner” organisation.
Palestine: IFJ and PJS launch first media solidarity centre in Khan Younis
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) will launch its first solidarity centre on 23 July in Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
NUJ condemns vile abuse of reporter
The union has condemned the vile online abuse of a reporter employed by Reach Ireland following her coverage of the court appearance of several individuals charged with incidents at Coolock, Dublin recently arising from anti migrant protests.
Editor of The Journalist: candidates' election statements
As voting starts, read the pitches of the eight candidates for the job of The Journalist editor
NUJ granted leave to join covert surveillance case at Investigatory Powers Tribunal
The union will be able to enter evidence in the hearing into the cases taken by journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney arising from surveillance revealed in the aftermath of unlawful police activity.
NUJ describes the Wall Street Journal’s sacking of Hong Kong Journalists’ Association chair as “shocking”
Michelle Stanistreet said the newspaper’s action flies in the face of its claim to be a beacon for press freedom.
NUJ seeks leave to join covert surveillance case at Investigatory Powers Tribunal
The NUJ will be legally represented at a resumed hearing of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal today at the Royal Courts of Justice in London (July 18th) when the union applies to intervene in proceedings examining alleged unlawful covert surveillance of journalists by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Palestine: IFJ records killings of 117 Palestinian journalists in Gaza
The National Union of Journalists has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the murders of at least 117 Palestinian journalists in Gaza since the outbreak of war.
Editor of The Journalist: shortlisted candidates
Read application statements from candidates and return your ballot paper by 12 August in the election for editor of the union’s journal for members.
NUJ hails major breakthrough as Irish language journalists win pay parity
All staff employed at the Irish language service RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta will now enjoy pay parity with journalists working in the English language services.
NUJ warns against complacency over threats to journalists
The union has warned against a creeping culture of complacency regarding threats to journalists in Northern Ireland.
NUJ welcomes BBC pension case ruling
The NUJ is pleased to note the recent ruling of the Court of Appeal, in which three judges dismissed the BBC’s appeal confirming that it can only make changes to its pension schemes in limited circumstances.
NUJ welcomes watchdog’s delay of a new spin-off BBC 2 “oldies” online station
Ofcom said it could have an adverse impact on competition, the NUJ says the funds should be used to protect local radio.
TUC LGBT+ Workers Conference 2024
Closures of and cuts at the LGBT+ press and websites are depriving the community of familiar spaces for advice, belonging and advocacy.
