World Mental Health Day spotlights support for those covering crises
It’s World Mental Health Day today (Friday 10 October), and this year’s theme is “Access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.”
104 journalists killed this year, according to IFJ annual Killed List
Sharp increase in number of imprisoned journalists
Emergency legal number for members covering this weekend’s far-right demos
The Guardian has reported that for at least 19 far-right rallies are expected to take place across England in coming days.
Trade unions mark 50 years of life-saving legislation
The TUC is leading the celebrations of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) as life-saving legislation as trade unions mark the 50th anniversary of its Royal Assent.
2024: International Workers' Memorial Day
The message of International Workers’ Memorial Day on Sunday 28 April is to remember the dead and fight for the living.
NUJ menopause guidance Feb 2024
The menopause is a workplace issue: guidance and policy for NUJ chapels and branches
World Mental Health Day 2023
The NUJ’s Disabled Members’ Council, Equality Council and Health & Safety Committee send a message of support and solidarity to our members on World Mental Health Day.
International Workers’ Memorial Day – 28 April
The NUJ’s Health and Safety committee marks #IWMD23 and reflects on action needed to ensure journalists’ safety at work.
Two in three people with Long Covid say they are treated unfairly at work
The majority of respondents said they had experienced unfair treatment at work because of Long Covid – and one in seven lost their jobs because of the condition.
Bristol demonstrations, Tuesday 21 March
Information and legal number for those covering the protests today in Bristol centre.
Safety tips on the go
The NUJ and Society of Editors have launched a mobile-friendly safety toolkit to help members find advice and information while they are on the move.
Covid funding available for Welsh freelances
Following talks between the government and trade unions, grants of up to £1,000 will be available.
Irish government urged to act on online abuse of journalists
The National Union of Journalists has joined Mediahuis Ireland and RTÉ in calling for action to end online attacks on journalists in Ireland.
A new journalists’ safety tool from the NUJ
The NUJ, with support from the Google News Initiative, has launched an online interactive tool to help journalists’ deal with hostile environments and cyber threats.
NUJ welcomes UK ratification of treaty on prevention of violence at work
Michelle Stanistreet said: “No-one should have to put up with violence and intimidation for just doing their job."
Million Mask marches
NUJ advice for those covering the protests on Friday 5 November
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.
LongCovidSupport - H&S.pdf
Long Covid Health & Safety
NUJ H&S Coronavirus factsheet 6
H&S factsheet: Coronavirus transmission
NUJ H&S Coronavirus factsheet 5
H&S factsheet: Long covid