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#UK: We stand in solidarity with journalists at Daily Record and NUJ Scotland. No journalist should face harassment as part of their job. @nujofficial.bsky.social
Scotland's Daily Record targeted by fascist-styled protesters at officeNUJ has seen "increasing amount of abuse and threats" towards journalists in Scotland in recent weeks.pressgazette.co.ukThe NUJ Reach group chapel said: “We urge the Reach plc board to provide decisive strategic direction which maintains journalism that counts for readers and consumers but does not leave staff counting the cost of failure.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/rea...
Reach chapel calls for an end to devastating cycle of redundanciesThe NUJ Reach Group chapel has passed a motion calling for the Reach plc board to stop mass redundancies across the company after a poor financial statement.www.nuj.org.uk"This is a landmark judgement by the IPT, and is a clear and unambiguous vindication of our member Vincent Kearney and the BBC," said Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ welcomes victory for Vincent Kearney in state surveillance tribunalThe NUJ has welcomed a decision by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) to order MI5 and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to pay £20,000 in damages to journalist and union member Vincent K...www.nuj.org.ukNUJ branches and chapels have passed motions to back BBC workers and oppose devastating plans to cut 2,000 jobs. Other branches wanting to show similar support can make use of the adaptable template motion here: www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ branches and chapels oppose devastating BBC cutsNUJ Birmingham & Coventry branch and the Financial Times chapel have passed motions expressing solidarity with BBC workers and calling on the government to oppose largescale cuts.www.nuj.org.ukThe NUJ Reach group chapel said: “The continued haemorrhaging of experienced and talented journalists risks undermining [the shift to digital subscriptions and video content]. These initiatives will lean heavily on the creation of original and quality content.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ warns Reach to end culture of cuts after poor financial statementThe NUJ has warned that the continued “hemorrhaging” of journalists across Reach puts the publisher's financial future at risk and will further harm staff morale, with the company announcing more prop...www.nuj.org.ukLaura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “This is an inspiring victory for journalists in Turkey and around the world. Workers can't be expected to produce quality journalism if employers don't meet their basic needs." www.nuj.org.uk/resource/vic...
Victory for Turkey AFP journalists after 12-day strikeThe NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in commending journalists at the AFP bureau in Istanbul and the Türkiye Gazeteciler Sendikası (TGS) for winning a substantial wage ...www.nuj.org.ukYou can sign the petition to #BackTheBBC on the TUC's Megaphone platform here: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Back Workers. Back Our BBC.Nearly everyone - 94% of adults in the UK - uses the BBC every month.
The BBC has an incredible range of TV, audio and digital services - from Planet Earth to the Proms, from BBC Bitesize and The Worl...www.megaphone.org.ukThe NUJ has criticised the intimidation of journalists by Reform Wales after the party's X account posted a photo, taken without permission, of columnist and author Will Hayward working in the Senedd. nation.cymru/news/journal...
Journalists' union condemns Reform Wales over post mocking journalist at workEmily Price The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Wales has accused Reform’s Senedd group of attempting to intimidate journalists after it shared a covertly taken image on social media mocking a ...nation.cymru“For more than 20 years, PA staff have chosen to build careers and homes in Howden [...] Many have expressed deep sorrow at the prospect of leaving the area and are concerned at the potential impact that shutting the office might have on the local community." www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ responds to PA proposal to close Howden hubNUJ members at the Press Association have responded to the company’s proposal to close its northern hub at Howden in Yorkshire and transfer operations to Leeds.www.nuj.org.ukLaura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “There’s no clear justification for the section 37 carve-out [...] It undermines press freedom and journalists' right to report, obstructing their ability to uncover stories in the public interest.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ supports bill to broaden scope of FOI lawsThe NUJ has backed legislative proposals to bring the King and the Royal Household under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act with the aim of promoting transparency and press freedom.www.nuj.org.ukThe killings highlight the extreme dangers faced by journalists in Mexico and the need to strengthen protection to uphold press freedom. @ifjglobal.bsky.social https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/mexico-ifj-condemns-murder-two-journalists.html
Mexico: IFJ condemns murder of two journalistsThe NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the murders of Mexican journalists and calling for immediate investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice.www.nuj.org.ukCalling all Welsh journalists and media workers! On 19 September, NUJ Wales is hosting a conference to discuss the current state of the media in Wales, and how we can achieve an industry that's fit for the nation. Book your tickets now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-state-...
The State of Media in Wales / Cyflwr y Cyfryngau yng NghymruRegister now to be a part of this national conference! / Cofrestrwch nawr i fod yn rhan o'r gynhadledd genedlaethol hon!www.eventbrite.co.ukTributes were led by Séamus Dooley, assistant general secretary, who wished him well in his new career. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/tri...
Tributes as Stephen Corrigan steps down as IEC chairTributes have been paid to former journalist Stephen Corrigan as he stepped down as chair and member of the NUJ’s Irish Executive Council (IEC).www.nuj.org.uk
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What are public service media in the age of TikTok? | The FreelanceNotes on a UK government consultation that offers Google a chance to kill the BBCbuff.lyLaura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “Workers can’t be expected to produce quality journalism if they are struggling to pay their rent and put food on the table. The NUJ stands in full solidarity with TGS members in their fight for better wages." www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ expresses solidarity with AFP journalists striking for fair wagesThe NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate Türkiye Gazeteciler Sendikası (TGS) in sending a message of support to journalists in Turkey who are striking to ...www.nuj.org.ukThe NUJ has condemned the misuse of NDAs, especially by media employers to cover up misconduct, harassment, or discrimination. NDAs should never be used to prevent whistleblowing, reporting crimes, or disclosing matters that are clearly in the public interest. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ urges NDA reforms to shift balance of power in favour of workersThe NUJ has responded to the UK government’s consultation on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by employers.www.nuj.org.ukMPs gathered in Westminster Hall to debate the media green paper, which aims to improve public access to trusted news. Rebecca Long-Bailey, Labour MP for Salford and NUJ parliamentary group chair, raised the detrimental impact of recent cuts at the BBC and STV. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/mps...
MPs call for investment in public service journalismMPs have urged the UK government to protect public service journalism and address the distorting effects of social media and artificial intelligence.www.nuj.org.ukThe BBC contributed £6.7bn to the UK economy and supported 79,000 jobs in 24/25. Public service broadcasting generates unrivalled economic and cultural value. It’s clear we must prevent further cuts and #BackTheBBC. If you agree, sign our joint petition: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Back Workers. Back Our BBC.Nearly everyone - 94% of adults in the UK - uses the BBC every month.
The BBC has an incredible range of TV, audio and digital services - from Planet Earth to the Proms, from BBC Bitesize and The Worl...www.megaphone.org.uk