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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.

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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.

NUJ logo (website).png

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."

NUJ logo (website).png

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.

11 Sep 2025
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'.

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22 Apr 2025
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 logo (website).png

NAIC reps gather for annual summit

Newspapers and Agencies Industrial Council (NAIC) reps met to discuss priority issues spanning organising to pay.

Reps pose for a photo smiling, large NUJ flag visible hanging on wall in red and yellow with black writing.

12 Nov 2024
​​​​​​​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-logo-website.png

25 Oct 2024
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-logo-website.png

23 Oct 2024
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-logo-website.png

22 Oct 2024
​​​​​​​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.

PA Media.png

18 Oct 2024
NAIC national reps summit

Registration for the Newspapers and Agencies Council national summit on 9 November from 11am-4pm is now open.

NUJ-logo-website.png

24 Sep 2024
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-logo-website.png

20 Sep 2024
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.

NUJ-logo-website.png

12 Jun 2024
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.

#Fairdeal4freelances pink square

Liberty Hive guide to salary transparency

As part of the NUJ's pay transparency campaign, this Liberty Hive guide can help reps and employers.

Liberty Hive cover

15 Feb 2024
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.

NUJ logo (website).png

29 Sep 2023
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.

Trade union rally

22 Sep 2023
New freelance survey

Freelance members are invited to complete a survey seeking views to help inform and shape support provided.

NUJ logo (website).png

11 Sep 2023

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Displaying 49 results

  • Active filters:
  • pay and conditions
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.

NUJ logo (website).png

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.

NUJ logo (website).png

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."

NUJ logo (website).png

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.

11 Sep 2025
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 logo (website).png

22 Apr 2025
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 logo (website).png

NAIC reps gather for annual summit

Newspapers and Agencies Industrial Council (NAIC) reps met to discuss priority issues spanning organising to pay.

Reps pose for a photo smiling, large NUJ flag visible hanging on wall in red and yellow with black writing.

12 Nov 2024
​​​​​​​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-logo-website.png

25 Oct 2024
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-logo-website.png

23 Oct 2024
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-logo-website.png

22 Oct 2024
​​​​​​​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.

PA Media.png

18 Oct 2024
NAIC national reps summit

Registration for the Newspapers and Agencies Council national summit on 9 November from 11am-4pm is now open.

NUJ-logo-website.png

24 Sep 2024
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-logo-website.png

20 Sep 2024
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.

NUJ-logo-website.png

12 Jun 2024
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.

#Fairdeal4freelances pink square

Liberty Hive guide to salary transparency

As part of the NUJ's pay transparency campaign, this Liberty Hive guide can help reps and employers.

Liberty Hive cover

15 Feb 2024
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.

NUJ logo (website).png

29 Sep 2023
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.

Trade union rally

22 Sep 2023
New freelance survey

Freelance members are invited to complete a survey seeking views to help inform and shape support provided.

NUJ logo (website).png

11 Sep 2023

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