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 National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described the proposed axing of STV North’s News at 6 programme and up to 30 job cuts in the newsroom as “an act of cultural vandalism for journalism in 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
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.
Scotland's first minister urges PA to reconsider planned redundancies
John Swinney has written to PA Media after the company announced plans to cut 8% of its UK editorial staff last week.
NUJ Members of Honour announced at DM
Jim Symons and Eamonn McCann received praise and recognition by the union as they awarded the prestigious title.
Journalists at DC Thomson slam company decision to refuse overall pay award this year
DC Thomson directors awarded themselves £50m in dividends over the past two years while staff received consecutive 0% pay 'awards'.
NUJ concerned by proposed redundancies at Reach
Reach NUJ group chapel has expressed its concern over the proposal in Reach Scotland to make two roles redundant and delete another.
Journalists at National World publish open letter calling for pay talks
National Union of Journalists (NUJ) members working for National World have branded the company’s refusal to enter into pay talks pending a takeover as damaging to staff’s morale and financial security.
NUJ welcomes no change to media reporting on child homicide victims
The union has welcomed the announcement by the Scottish government that it does not intend to introduce any legal changes to restrict the reporting of the identities of children who die as a result of homicide in Scotland.
Memorial for Ann Coltart
Friends of Ann are welcome to attend a service in Glasgow on Friday 6 September.
Scotsman staff tell management the newspaper is dying from a thousand cuts
In a letter to National World’s HR, they say the loss of five more posts means readers will lose out on quality, in-depth coverage of important issues, such as health.
Specialist reporters targeted in latest round of cuts at the Scotsman
NUJ members at the Scotsman have passed a motion of “anger and dismay” and are seeking an urgent meeting with their editor to discuss the latest round of cuts in which one out of four in the newsroom has been placed at risk of redundancy.