Ofcom approval of STV cuts would set dangerous precedent
The regulator Ofcom made a “fundamental mistake” in provisionally accepting STV’s plans to cut programming and taking arguments made by the company at face value, the NUJ has said.
NUJ submission to Ofcom on STV changes
The NUJ has responded to Ofcom’s consultation on STV’s request to change its regional programming commitments.
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."
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.
Watered down plans for STV News restructure still ‘bad for journalism’
The National Union of Journalists has criticised proposals by Ofcom which would allow STV to axe its separate news programme for the north of Scotland.
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.
NUJ supports Scottish government’s pledge to take action on SLAPPs
The NUJ has welcomed the finding by the Scottish government that legislation needs to be introduced to combat strategic lawsuits against public participation – commonly referred to as SLAPPs.
NUJ Highland chapel at BBC Scotland shows solidarity with STV colleagues
The NUJ’s Highland chapel at BBC Scotland has passed a motion showing solidarity with STV colleagues in light of proposed cuts to jobs and programming.
NUJ members at STV to be balloted for strike action over significant cuts
Members of the National Union of Journalists working at STV are to be balloted for strike action over the proposed axing of the STV North edition of the News at 6, as well as associated compulsory redundancies.
NUJ’s Highland branch expresses ‘deep concern’ around STV cuts
The NUJ’s Highland branch has passed a motion warning that STV’s proposed cuts to jobs and programming would, should they materialise, be a huge blow to viewers and democracy in Scotland.
BBC Aberdeen, Dundee Orkney and Shetland chapel shows solidarity with STV colleagues
The chapel has passed a motion expressing solidarity with colleagues at STV while urging the company’s management to reconsider large-scale cuts to jobs and programming.
NUJ pays tribute to David Gow
The NUJ has learned with deep regret of the death of our friend and colleague David Gow, following a short illness.
Tribute to Andy Collier
Former NUJ member Andy Collier is remembered as a “giant of Scottish political journalism.”
STV decision to cut jobs and programming ‘an act of cultural vandalism’
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".
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.
NUJ condemns large-scale job cuts at STV
The NUJ has condemned plans announced today by STV to make 60 redundancies and significant changes to coverage following a disappointing financial statement to the City.
NUJ welcomes purchase of Shetland Times by Highland News and Media
The NUJ has welcomed the purchase of the Shetland Times by Highland News and Media, guaranteeing the future of the 153 year-old newspaper.
NUJ shocked at Nigel Farage's "baseless" attack on reporters
Reform UK leader falsely accused journalists of being "involved" with protests outside press conference