NUJ questions Ofcom's proposal to approve BBC local radio changes
Regulator is consulting on changes to corporation's operating licence.
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.
Reach group chapel statement on use of AI
A motion by the Reach NUJ group chapel has expressed alarm over the company's use of artificial intelligence.
NUJ deeply concerned by sweeping Reach redundancies
The NUJ understands that the UK and Ireland’s largest commercial news publisher Reach plc has placed 104 roles at risk.
NUJ responds to BBC announcement of Local Democracy Reporter contracts
The NUJ has encouraged all members affected by the retendering of Local Democracy Reporter Service (LDRS) contracts to seek the union’s support.
Syria: authorities urged to reverse dissolution of journalists’ union
IFJ letter to Syrian government supported by the NUJ.
Johnnie Walker remembered for his “loyal and effective” support for the NUJ
Broadcaster held firm during strike
Letter of protest to the Police Service of Northern Ireland
NUJ Belfast and District Branch to inform PSNI chief constable about concern over state surveillance of Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney.
NUJ rebuts BBC chair’s “off-beam” comments on local radio
Michelle Stanistreet reacts to correspondence between BBC acting chair Dame Elan Closs Stephens and industry expert David Lloyd.
NUJ members vote to accept BBC Local offer
Members have voted overwhelmingly to accept the offer brokered between the NUJ and management on jobs, income protection, and workload, along with new concessions on recorded radio news bulletins and shared programmes.
MPs’ report says BBC’s local radio policy diminishes the service
The BBC’s policy of greater sharing of programming across the local radio network “risks undermining the sense of localness that has, until now, made BBC local radio distinct”, says the cross-party Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
BBC journalists vote to renew their industrial action mandate over cuts to local radio
The union now has a mandate for strike action, but will continue talks with management.
BBC ballot result August 2023
Full ballot result
“Your local news may be affected by industrial action…”
BBC local radio listeners had a taste of the future , as strikes across the network in England resulted in the reduced service they can expect under the corporation’s upcoming plans.
Support the BBC strike!
BBC Local journalists are out on strike again today – from 11am on Thursday 20 July to 11am Friday 21 July – go along and support them.
BBC journalists strike for the third time to save local radio
BBC journalists are out on strike again – from 11am on Thursday 20 July to 11am Friday 21 July – go along on visit them.
TUC analysis reveals disabled workers are much more likely to be low paid than non-disabled workers
Around seven in 10 (69 per cent) disabled employees earn less than £15 an hour, according to the analysis of official statistics.
NUJ ballots BBC journalists for further industrial action
The union has informed the broadcaster of a new ballot to members at BBC Local (England) over changes to local radio services and jobs.
Further strike dates announced in dispute over BBC local radio
BBC journalists in England will be taking strike action from 11am on July 20 to 11am on July 21, which will hit coverage of the results of a number of Parliamentary by-elections.
Need My Local Radio – song released in support of BBC Local Radio
The NUJ is calling on all lovers of local radio to download Beldon Haigh’s protest song against the BBC's plans
