World Mental Health Day 2026
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the NUJ Disabled Members’ Council stands in solidarity with all journalists and media workers experiencing mental health challenges.
NUJ responds to threats against journalist in Belfast
The NUJ has expressed concern at reports of criminal damage and threats against a journalist in Belfast, and welcomed the police's call for journalists not to tolerate abuse in the course of their work.
NUJ welcomes constructive talks on RTÉ funding
The NUJ has welcomed news of a “positive meeting” between the Irish government and RTÉ on the public service broadcaster’s funding.
Celebrating Lionel Morrison
On 30 September the NUJ Black Members’ Council celebrated the life and legacy of the union’s first Black president Lionel Morrison.
NUJ slams RTÉ funding cut
The NUJ has strongly condemned the Irish government’s decision to cut funding to RTÉ, reneging on its commitment to provide multi-annual funding to the public service broadcaster.
Egypt: NUJ joins calls for immediate release of six journalists
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Egyptian Journalists’ Syndicate (EJS) in calling for Egyptian authorities to immediately release six journalists from the fact-checking outlet Matsada2sh.
The Guardian ends casual status
The Guardian announced last month that it would no longer use casual staff, ending a practice that has existed for several decades.
NUJ welcomes Met Police confirmation that journalists’ data is no longer retained
The NUJ has welcomed confirmation from the Metropolitan Police that they no longer retain data relating to the journalists at the centre of a lengthy legal challenge over the collection and use of information held on police databases.
Delegate Meeting 2027 explainer
What should the NUJ campaign on? What issues matter most to journalists and media workers? And what should the union be doing to support its members in a changing industry?
NUJ responds to claim of further PSNI source protection breach
The NUJ has responded after an investigative journalist filed a high court claim against the Police Services of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for unlawfully obtaining communications in order to identify journalistic sources.
Honouring Our Communities: the vital role of journalists in amplifying Black voices
This year’s theme for Black History Month, ‘Honouring Our Communities’, invites us to recognise the individuals whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black life.
NUJ responds to Reform banning Local Democracy Reporter in Derbyshire
The NUJ has condemned the decision by Derbyshire County Council's Reform UK leadership to no longer engage with a Local Democracy Reporter.
NUJ responds to reports of Conservative Party banning Byline Times journalists from conference
The NUJ has responded to reports that Byline Times journalists have been denied access to the Conservative Party conference.
NUJ demands justice on 25th anniversary of O’Hagan murder
A large crowd gathered in Belfast yesterday (28 September) to remember NUJ member Martin O’Hagan and demand justice.
Unpaid internships webinar
The Student and Early Careers Network's recent webinar on unpaid internships and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) gave our student members a practical guide to understanding when unpaid work is lawful and when it isn't.
Reach chapel issues vote of no confidence in company leadership
The NUJ Reach group chapel has passed a vote of no confidence in Reach's editorial leadership, particularly its Chief Content Officer.
Tribute to Martin O’Hagan
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, recalls the murder of Martin O’Hagan 25 years ago today.
NUJ responds to reports of Labour banning Declassified journalists from party conference
The NUJ has responded to reports that Labour has denied three Declassified UK journalists media passes to its party conference.
NUJ to hold Belfast vigil for Martin O'Hagan
The NUJ Belfast & District branch will hold a vigil at Writer's Square in Belfast on Monday 28 September to mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of union member Martin O'Hagan.
BBC heading for avoidable 'doom spiral' with constant cuts, says NUJ
The NUJ has warned that the BBC risks becoming trapped in an avoidable “doom spiral”, harming both workers and UK audiences, if the nation’s broadcaster continues its regime of brutal cuts.