NUJ labels Malcolm Denmark a ‘Scrooge’ over pay award refusal
The NUJ has branded Iconic Media CEO Malcolm Denmark a “Scrooge” over his broken promises to National World staff to make a pay award for 2025, and has accused him of ripping up recognition agreements with the NUJ across the business.
BBC workers call for board reform and sustainable funding
NUJ members at the BBC have outlined their vision for an impartial, universally available and funded BBC.
PA chapel statement on 2025 pay deal
NUJ members at PA Media have secured an above-inflation pay deal, demonstrating "the power of union activism and collective bargaining."
Template letter to MP - Stop the Freelance Rip Off (Word document)
Review this model letter and amend it, adding your own experiences. Write to your MP to seek their support for an end to late payment and poor practices many freelances face.
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'.
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.
NAIC reps gather for annual summit
Newspapers and Agencies Industrial Council (NAIC) reps met to discuss priority issues spanning organising to pay.
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 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.
Black History Month 2024
This year’s theme is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ underscoring “a commitment to correcting historical inaccuracies and showcasing the untold success stories and the full complexity of Black heritage.”
NUJ agrees pay deal for PA journalists and concludes detail of landmark recognition agreement
Low pay, improved transparency and pay stagnation were among member concerns discussed in negotiations.
NAIC national reps summit
Registration for the Newspapers and Agencies Council national summit on 9 November from 11am-4pm is now open.
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.
NUJ achieves historic union recognition at Press Association
The union has welcomed a decision by the Central Arbitration Committee to approve automatic recognition at the company.
MPs call for a new champion for freelance rights, to improve pay, working conditions and protection against AI
The NUJ says the culture select committee’s report is full of helpful recommendations and ideas.
Liberty Hive guide to salary transparency
As part of the NUJ's pay transparency campaign, this Liberty Hive guide can help reps and employers.
National World shuns journalists’ pay with new £11m acquisitions
NUJ urges publisher to use cash reserves to address pay concerns at the company, following purchase of the Express & Star and the Shropshire Star.
Belfast City Hall rally unites trade union members
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, addressed members and sister unions at the rally calling for better pay and jobs.
New freelance survey
Freelance members are invited to complete a survey seeking views to help inform and shape support provided.