NUJ decries new job cuts by Reach plc
Over 300 jobs within editorial are at risk of being cut following an announcement of a restructure today. The NUJ says this serves a 'devastating body blow' to the publisher's journalists.
NUJ signs recognition agreement at Bullivant Media Group
Journalists at Midlands free weekly newspapers company Bullivant Media Group have successfully concluded an agreement for recognition of the NUJ.
NUJ responds to Reform refusing to speak to local journalists in Nottinghamshire
The NUJ is deeply concerned by Reform UK’s decision to ban its councillors in Nottinghamshire from speaking to local journalists at Nottinghamshire Live.
NUJ urges fair journalists' pay award following the announcement of £100m Reach plc operating profits
The NUJ has urged Reach plc to fairly remunerate journalists at the company following its announcement of £102.3m in operating profits achieved in 2024.
Reach risks "debilitating drain of morale" over cuts, says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists has urged transparency and meaningful commitments on jobs from publisher Reach, following a meeting of the union's Reach group chapel.
NUJ condemns National World cuts as company U-turns on commitments
The National World group chapel has called on the publisher to rethink proposals of cuts to reporter and editor posts in Sunderland and Manchester, recognising its effect on local journalism.
NUJ urges reform of BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter scheme
Following a summit of LDR union members, the NUJ has raised its concerns including on inconsistent LDR pay rates and unacceptable story count levels, calling for urgent change to the scheme.
NUJ urges fair pay for Newsquest journalists following company's £34m profit reports.
The union has called on the publisher to ensure a fair pay regime for its journalists following publication of the company’s group accounts revealing pre-tax profits of £34m.
Former BBC Look North anchor Jeff Brown receives NUJ life membership
A successful membership tribute for the respected journalist by Newcastle Branch, took place on 21 June.
NUJ urges radical change to Local Democracy Reporter contracts to ensure fair pay
The union is calling on the BBC to review and increase a 1.5 percent uplift to LDRs, to increase required minimum salaries and ensure publishers do not use allocated funds to boost profits.
Reach scores own goal by cutting women’s football coverage
NUJ repeats its concern over cuts to sports coverage by the publisher.
Reach’s downbeat figures do not “represent the hard work of our members.”
NUJ response to Reach plc's half year results.
NUJ slams further redundancies at Reach plc
The union has expressed its dismay at redundancies announced by publisher Reach, on 3 July.
Tribute to John Story
Respected NUJ chapel rep and branch chair John Story has died aged 67.
Reach blames Facebook for revenue decline
Reach, the UK’s biggest regional newspaper publisher and owner of the Mirror and Express, blamed Meta for a slump in digital revenues as the social platform changed the way it displays news.
NUJ welcomes publication of Reach full year results
The publisher of titles including The Mirror, Express, Liverpool Echo and Irish Star, has published full year results detailing total revenue of £600m in 2022.
Reach to cut 200 jobs
The publisher has announced plans to make 102 job cuts in editorial roles out of 200 across the group. 253 journalists have been placed at risk.
Reach cost-of-living payment, too little and “out of touch”
Reach has announced to staff that the company is to unilaterally pay £400 in two payments to relieve the cost-of-living burden to some employees, just two days after the first group-wide strike by the NUJ.
NUJ reacts to Reach half year results
New interim figures from publisher reveal "a strong balance sheet" of £44m.