The National Union of Journalists

Palestine: Journalists continue to be killed despite ceasefire agreement At least 234 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed by Israeli forces since October 2023, the latest figures by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) show.

The NUJ joins @ifjglobal.bsky.social and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) in condemning the continued targeting and killing of Palestinian journalists and media workers by Israeli forces, and reiterates calls for an investigation and accountability.

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Philippines: Frenchie Mae Cumpio convicted for “financing terrorism” The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio on basel...

Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: "The treatment of Frenchie Mae Cumpio is an alarming example of anti-terror legislation being used to intimidate journalists working to hold power to account."
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/phi...

NUJ would welcome investigation into Telegraph takeover The proposed takeover of the Telegraph Media Group by the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) may need to be referred for regulatory scrutiny, UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has suggested.

The NUJ would welcome regulatory scrutiny of the proposed Telegraph takeover.
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NUJ members win union recognition and 7.3% pay rise at Wyvex Media NUJ members at Wyvex Media have secured formal trade union recognition, alongside a new house agreement that delivers transparent pay scales and a 7.3% pay rise for journalists.

NUJ members at Wyvex Media have secured formal trade union recognition, alongside a new house agreement that delivers transparent pay scales and a 7.3% pay rise for journalists.

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Awards Categories - Amnesty Media Awards Awards Categories - Amnesty Media Awards

The 30 January deadline to enter the Amnesty Media Awards is fast approaching. @amnestyuk.bsky.social

The awards recognise media workers' role in highlighting human rights abuses domestically and internationally.

Apply here: amnesty-media-awards.org.uk/awards-categ...

Congratulations to the #freelance music #journalists contributing to Kerrang! for forcing the company to pay up and pay on time. Great to see collective action works. Not great that freelances have to take action simply to ensure they get paid within a month of their work being published

NUJ reacts to Ofcom’s ‘astonishing’ embrace of damaging STV cuts The NUJ has blasted Ofcom after the regulator described proposals that include axing STV North News at 6 as the "best thing for audiences across Scotland."

Ofcom's assertion that the axing of the STV North News at 6 programme is “the best thing for audiences across Scotland” is astonishing and out of touch.

NUJ’s full response:

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

MPs call for universal access and secure funding at BBC Charter Renewal debate MPs have urged the UK government to guarantee that the BBC is sustainably funded, politically independent and universally accessible, following the launch of its Charter Renewal green paper.

MPs have urged the UK government to guarantee sustainable funding, universal accessibility & political independence through BBC Charter Renewal.

Thank you @rebeccalongbailey.com, @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social & the NUJ parliamentary group for raising members' calls.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/mps...

Kerrang! journalists’ strike shows true metal In December freelance writers at music magazine Kerrang! showed the power of coordinated, collective action.

Freelance music journalists at Kerrang! went on strike for just an hour and 19 minutes before management agreed to all their terms.

Collective action works.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/ker...

Iconic takeover of Alpha Media raises serious media diversity concerns, says NUJ The NUJ has expressed concern over the proposed acquisition of Alpha Media by Malcolm Denmark’s Iconic Media.

The NUJ has written to competition regulators in Ireland and the UK to raise concerns over the proposed acquisition of Alpha Media by Iconic Media.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/ico...

Throughout 2026, we’re supporting our branches via a mix of free training and group discussions.

The first training session (held twice) will cover how to chair an inclusive meeting.

🗓️ 21 January, 12pm-1.30pm
🗓️ 26 January, 4.30pm-6pm

Learn more and register:
www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...

“These cuts are bad for journalism and they are bad for the north and north-east of Scotland.”

Nick McGowan-Lowe, NUJ national organiser for Scotland, spoke with BBC Reporting Scotland earlier to explain the reasons for today’s #STVStrike.

Solidarity with @nujofficial.bsky.social STV members on strike in Scotland today against damaging cuts to vital and valued news services

#STVStrike

STUC Deputy General Secretary, Dave Moxham, joined the @nujofficial.bsky.social picket in Glasgow in their fight against staffing and programming cuts. Workers in Aberdeen are also on strike today fighting against the scrapping of the north edition of News at 6 🪧

With @nujofficial.bsky.social members on strike today to protect jobs and journalism.

Pickets:
STV Glasgow - Pacific Quay, G51 1PQ
8.30am - 1pm

STV Aberdeen - Craigshaw Business Park, West Tullos, AB12 3QH
11am - 1pm

Show your support!

STV members holding up "stop the cuts" placards outside STV North HQ in cold and icy conditions.

Despite heavy snow and cold weather, STV members also formed a picket line outside the STV North HQ in Aberdeen, where significant programming cuts are looming. #STVStrike

Picket line outside STV Glasgow HQ. Members have been joined in solidarity by Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, and Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader.

Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, said:

"It is vital that we protect Scottish journalism, which serves communities across the country.

"I'm proud to stand with journalists at STV as they take strike action over the wrongheaded decision to cut staff and programming for the north of Scotland."

Dozens of NUJ members at STV picketing outside the STV Glasgow HQ, carrying “stop the cuts” and “save local news” placards.

Dozens of NUJ members at STV have joined the picket line outside the STV Glasgow HQ, carrying “stop the cuts” and “save local news” placards. They have been joined in solidarity by Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, and Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader.

Support the STV strike STV staff across Scotland are out on strike today (7 January), braving the cold weather and heavy snow to oppose damaging cuts planned by the company’s management.

#STVStrike: STV members across Scotland are braving the cold weather to oppose damaging cuts to jobs and programming.

Rolling coverage⬇️

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#UK: Full solidarity with @nujofficial.bsky.social members and journalists at STV, who are striking in Aberdeen and Glasgow. Local news matters. Let's unite to save jobs and quality journalism ✊🏿

#STVStrike
@abellanger.bsky.social

The STUC supports @nujofficial.bsky.social members at STV on strike today fighting against plans for compulsory redundancies and to axe the north edition of News at 6.

Our STV members will be forming a picket line in the following locations tomorrow (7 January):

📍STV Glasgow - Pacific Quay, G51 1PQ
🕒 8.30am - 1pm

📍STV Aberdeen - Craigshaw Business Park, West Tullos, AB12 3QH
🕒 11am - 1pm

Support the #STVStrike!

Tomorrow NUJ members at STV will go on strike over damaging cuts to jobs and programming.

Please share solidarity messages or join them in-person if safe to travel ❄️ locations and times ⬇️

NUJ tributes to Roy Jones NUJ Member of Honour, Roy Jones, has died aged 95.

Colleagues have paid wonderful tribute to NUJ Member of Honour, Roy Jones, who recently passed away aged 95.

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Nick McGowan-Lowe, NUJ Organiser for Scotland, said:

“Members are angry at the lack of leadership from the top of the company, angry at management’s handling of the proposed changes, and angry that colleagues are facing compulsory redundancies because of financial mismanagement.”

NUJ members at STV to hold one-day strike in New Year over cuts Staff at STV News are to hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.

NUJ members at STV will hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.

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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...

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.

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NUJ calls for independent inquiry into alleged violations of BBC editorial independence NUJ reps at the BBC have voted in support of an independent inquiry into “any allegations of inappropriate interference by board members in editorial matters.”

NUJ reps at the BBC have voted in support of an independent inquiry into “any allegations of inappropriate interference by board members in editorial matters.”

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BEAU statement on BBC Charter Review launch The NUJ has joined sister unions in writing to UK culture minister Lisa Nandy to reiterate the key principles that must underpin the BBC Charter Review process following the publication of the governm...

The NUJ and sister unions have written to UK culture minister Lisa Nandy to reiterate the key principles that must underpin the BBC Charter Review, including the need for the broadcaster to be universally available and properly resourced.

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/bea...

Employment Rights Bill set to become law after Lords battle ends

NUJ welcomes the passing of the Employment Rights Bill through the Lords, bringing a new law that will provide better protection for workers a step closer www.nuj.org.uk/resource/emp...