The Observer - vote of no confidence ballot results
Staff, freelances and casuals at The Observer before its transfer to Tortoise Media were balloted earlier this year with the overwhelming majority returning a vote confirming they had no confidence in Katharine Viner, Guardian Editor-in Chief.
NUJ achieves concessions for Guardian & Observer journalists
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists, following members' collective opposition to the sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media.
Billy Bragg sings at third day of Guardian & Observer strike as MPs table early day motion
Politicians express “serious concerns” about Observer sale
Third day of Guardian & Observer strikes to feature carols, protest songs and a festive picket line as campaign to Save the Observer continues
Show your support for striking Guardian and Observer Journalists
Impact of strike by Guardian and Observer journalists apparent on second day of action
Guardian's digital edition not published as picketing continues with more support from leading figures
First day of strike action by Guardian and Observer journalists
Solidarity shown by NUJ members and supporters
Leading actors, writers and cultural figures send messages of solidarity to help save the Observer
Maxine Peake, Tilda Swinton, Sheila Hancock and Armando Iannucci among those pledging support
The Observer background - facts and figures
NUJ key facts and figures on The Observer.
Guardian News and Media Ltd ballot results
Journalists at the Guardian & Observer have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike 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.
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.
Guardian & Observer journalists hold consultative ballot over proposed sale of The Observer
The consultative ballot in place over the next week, follows opposition from the NUJ at the sale to Tortoise Media.
Not for Sale: Save The Observer
The NUJ Guardian & Observer chapel passed motions opposing the proposed sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media, alongside a vote of no confidence in the Scott Trust at an emergency chapel meeting on 18 September.
NUJ Guardian and Observer chapel stands in solidarity with BBC Local journalists
The chapel has sent a message of support to journalists taking strike action over BBC local radio cuts.
NUJ response to the BEIS committee inquiry into the impact of coronavirus on businesses and workers
The union's submission to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy committee's inquiry into the impact of Covid-19, May 2020.
Three decades promoting media diversity
Journalism needs black and minority ethnic journalists not just reporting the news, but also shaping the news agenda, the latest recipients of the NUJ's charity the George Viner Memorial Fund were told.
