NUJ welcomes support of PSBs in the draft Media Bill
The union said guaranteeing public service broadcasters prominence on streaming platforms and smart devices is good news, as is bringing the tech giants into line with the rules followed by linear TV.
TUC LGBT+ conference, 2022
Delegates backed an NUJ motion in support of the BBC and Channel 4, and the conference’s main theme was trans rights.
Pride 2022
The NUJ has been supporting this year's Pride events and is attending the TUC LGBT+ conference this week
FEU write to Nadine Dorries over Channel 4 privatisation proposals
The Federation of Entertainment Unions has written to Nadine Dorries urging her to reconsider the sale of Channel 4.
FEU letter to the DCMS Secretary of State regarding Channel 4 privatisation.
Joint letter from the Federation of Entertainment unions to Nadine Dorries, urging her to reconsider the sale of Channel 4.
Wales TUC Congress 2022
NUJ motions on the privatisation of Channel 4 and public interest journalism in Wales were passed.
NUJ condemns sweeping attack on journalists and media freedom
Legislation unveiled in the Queen's speech will create a hostile environment for journalists.
TUC Black Workers’ Conference 2022
The NUJ’s motions on asylum seekers and privatisation of Channel 4 were passed by delegates.
NUJ response to broadcasting White paper
Union welcomes measures to provide a more level playing field between traditional broadcasters and streaming companies, but condemns privatisation of Channel 4.
NUJ will fight to oppose privatisation of Channel 4
Séamus Dooley, says the proposed sell off of Channel 4 would be bad for employment in the sector, bad for journalism and bad for the UK.
NUJ response to the UK government’s White Paper on broadcasting and privatisation of Channel 4
The NUJ believes the government's proposal to privatise Channel 4 makes no sense and will result in a poorer offering for viewers in terms of news coverage, innovative programming, nurturing UK talent and will damage the thriving indie production sector.
NUJ response to UK government White paper on broadcasting
Paul Siegert, NUJ national broadcasting organiser, said: “It’s hard to see any justification for privatising Channel Four other than ideology. Channel 4 has achieved what it was asked to do and has proved a hit with viewers."
Privatisation of Channel 4 must be stopped
The NUJ believes the reported aim of the government to privatise Channel 4 makes no sense and will result in a poorer offering for viewers in terms of news coverage, innovative programming and nurturing UK talent.
DM2021 5PM Talk-in: Defending public service broadcasting
The panel discusses government cabals, how PSB is going to be paid for and whether Google is God.
Are young dreams being dashed?
Ruth Addicott explores why some young people leave journalism early.
Media companies gender pay gap 2017
Any organisation with 250 or more employees must publish and report specific figures about their gender pay gap.