News Recovery Plan
A Future for News: the NUJ’s recovery plan for the news industry is the updated road map to reinvigorate the industry and sets out a bold set of measures and interventions to support and protect jobs and quality journalism.
Four Female BBC Journalists appeal Equal Pay ruling
Four prominent BBC news presenters—Martine Croxall, Kasia Madera, Annita McVeigh, and Karin Giannone—have filed an appeal with the Employment Appeal Tribunal taking forward their long-running battle over alleged pay inequality at the broadcaster.
Guardian & Observer journalists vote to strike
Journalists at the Guardian & Observer will undertake two 48-hour periods of strike action on 4-5 December and 12-13 December following a resounding ballot result in favour of industrial action.
Industrial action over sale of The Observer avoidable, says NUJ
Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, has called for greater transparency from the Guardian Media Group, urging engagement with the union that resolves the dispute.
NUJ launches Journalists' Safety Tracker
The union is encouraging journalists to use the online reporting tool capturing incidents of harassment, abuse and “lawfare” targeted at journalists across the UK and Ireland.
End Impunity for crimes against journalists
Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the International UN day, the NUJ backs calls for urgent action to ensure all perpetrators of crimes against journalists are brought to justice.
Guardian & Observer journalists to ballot for industrial action over sale of The Observer
The NUJ has informed the Guardian Media Group of its intention to ballot members following an overwhelming indicative vote in favour of industrial action.
NUJ condemns abuse of counter-terror legislation as harmful to media freedom
"The UK government cannot on one hand state its commitment to valuing media freedom whilst endorsing the targeting of journalists through raids and seizures" says Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary.
New raft of cuts at the BBC an assault on journalism, says NUJ
The NUJ has warned of long-term harm to the BBC without urgent investment, following its announcement of new cuts to news and current affairs programming.
“Victory for press freedom” as government introduces spying safeguards
Following a legal challenge by Liberty supported by the NUJ, state spying bodies will no longer be able to easily access journalists’ communications.
Laura Davison elected next general secretary of the National Union of Journalists
National broadcasting organiser wins ballot at what she calls "a critical time" for journalists
NUJ sets record straight as IPT hearing draws to a close
An affidavit has been submitted by Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, following a late disclosure document revealed during a hearing earlier this week.
Final week of the NUJ general secretary election
The deadline for receipt of ballot papers has been extended to noon, Wednesday 9 October.
NUJ renews call for O'Hagan murder review in plea to Benn, Starmer and Harris
Michelle Stanistreet and Séamus Dooley have written to political leaders urging an independent inquiry into the journalist's death.
Election for NUJ general secretary
Find out more about the candidates Laura Davison and Natasha Hirst.
Further cuts to BBC leave it in a “perilous state”, says NUJ
The NUJ has called for an urgent reconsideration of the BBC’s funding after yet more damaging cuts across the corporation were unveiled today.
Two candidates for NUJ general secretary election
Two candidates have been ratified to stand as candidates for the post of general secretary of the National Union of Journalists. The successful candidate will succeed current general secretary Michelle Stanistreet, who is stepping down from the role.
NUJ and IFJ statement on arrest of Richard Medhurst
Michelle Stanistreet and Anthony Bellanger have written as general secretaries of the NUJ and IFJ to the Head of UK counter terrorism policing, over the use of anti-terror legislation against journalists.