Reach group chapel concerned over proposed printing site closures
The NUJ’s Reach group chapel has issued a statement expressing shock and concern around Reach plc’s plan to close two of its three newspaper printing sites in the UK.
NUJ members win union recognition and 7.3% pay rise at Wyvex Media
NUJ members at Wyvex Media have secured formal trade union recognition, alongside a new house agreement that delivers transparent pay scales and a 7.3% pay rise for journalists.
NUJ reacts to Ofcom’s ‘astonishing’ embrace of damaging STV cuts
The NUJ has blasted Ofcom after the regulator described proposals that include axing STV North News at 6 as the "best thing for audiences across Scotland."
STV strike round-up
STV staff across Scotland went on strike on Wednesday (7 January), braving the cold weather and heavy snow to oppose damaging cuts planned by the company’s management.
Picket lines for STV strike, January 2025
On 7 January NUJ members at STV will strike over damaging cuts to jobs and programming.
NUJ members at STV to hold one-day strike in New Year over cuts
Staff at STV News are to hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.
NUJ labels Malcolm Denmark a ‘Scrooge’ over pay award refusal
The NUJ has branded Iconic Media CEO Malcolm Denmark a “Scrooge” over his broken promises to National World staff to make a pay award for 2025, and has accused him of ripping up recognition agreements with the NUJ across the business.
Employment Rights Bill set to become law after Lords battle ends
The NUJ has welcomed the passing of the Employment Rights Bill through the Lords, bringing a new law that will provide better protection for workers a step closer.
NUJ members at STV vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
NUJ members at STV have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action over the Scottish broadcaster’s plans to make compulsory redundancies and to axe the STV North edition of the News at 6.
USA: Victory for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists after three-year strike
The NUJ has commended Newsguild-CWA and journalists at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after the paper was ordered to provide compensation for various workers’ violations following a three-year strike.
The Mirror ballot results - NUJ trade dispute with Reach
Full results from October 2025 ballot of NUJ members at The Mirror.
Reach Scotland ballot results - NUJ trade dispute with Reach - October 2025
Full results from October 2025 ballot of NUJ members at Reach Scotland.
Culture secretary commits to meeting with NUJ and MPs over Reach cuts
Lisa Nandy, UK culture secretary, has agreed to meet the NUJ as well as other MPs to discuss mass redundancies at Reach and protecting quality journalism.
Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions send solidarity to Reach journalists
The Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions has shared a statement of solidarity with journalists at Reach "recognising that AI can never be a substitute for journalism."
PA chapel statement on 2025 pay deal
NUJ members at PA Media have secured an above-inflation pay deal, demonstrating "the power of union activism and collective bargaining."
NUJ issues formal ballot notices to Reach over mass redundancies
The NUJ has submitted formal notices to ballot members for industrial action at The Mirror and Reach plc’s Scottish titles in a dispute over job losses, unreasonable workloads, and the use of artificial intelligence.
Vote of no confidence in PA Media editor-in-chief Jack Lefley over restructuring plans
NUJ chapel also reveals indicative vote in favour of strike action.
NUJ response to Media Concierge takeover of National World
The National Union of Journalists has said the commitments made by Media Concierge as part of its takeover of National World need to be backed up with concrete actions to ensure the survival of quality local journalism.
Observer sale confirmed
The Guardian/Observer chapel of the NUJ will meet tomorrow to consider the sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media.
Billy Bragg sings at third day of Guardian & Observer strike as MPs table early day motion
Politicians express “serious concerns” about Observer sale