The National Union of Journalists

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The NUJ is the voice for journalists and journalism - an active, campaigning membership organisation promoting media ethics.

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The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Jul 7

"The Fund is recognition that the industry cannot be left to the vagaries of the market and that our members working in local news play a pivotal role in upholding social cohesion and democracy," said Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary. Read more➡️ www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

Grey-green infographic with quote from Laura Davison in white text. Quote states: 'The NUJ welcomes the launch of the Local News Fund. For many years the union has campaigned for government grants to preserve and bolster local journalism subject to appropriate safeguards. The Fund is recognition that the industry cannot be left to the vagaries of the market and that our members working in local news play a pivotal role in upholding social cohesion and democracy.'

Grey-green infographic with quote from Laura Davison in white text.
Quote states: 'Millions of people across the UK now live in news deserts and the industry has suffered decades of decline, resulting in swathes of job cuts and around 300 local papers closing since 2005. The announcement of £12 million in funding over the next two years is promising, and we urge the government to do more to turn the tide.

As well as increasing investment, additional funding for public interest journalism can be generated through a 6% windfall tax on tech giants - who dictate search traffic, gobble up advertising revenue, and continue to profit from the largescale theft of journalists’ work.

The government can also redress the power imbalance in the industry by requiring transparent labelling on AI-generated journalism, reforming media ownership rules, and addressing poor terms and conditions for both employees and freelances. The NUJ’s News Recovery Plan sets out a vision for protecting and investing in the journalism sector so that it can truly serve the public good, and we hope the government will take up the challenge.

In the meantime, we welcome ongoing constructive engagement with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and look forward to seeing what difference the Fund will make.”

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Jul 2

The BBC is an essential public service that belongs to all of us. Bectu, Equity, the Musicians' Union, the NUJ, the Writers' Guild of Great Britain, and Unite have launched a petition to protect jobs and the future of our BBC. Sign and share️⬇️ www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ba...

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Jul 1

Applications for the NUJ's George Viner Memorial Fund are now open. The Fund aims to improve diversity in the British and Irish media by providing bursaries to Black and minority ethnic student journalists. The deadline to apply is 31 July: www.nuj.org.uk/resource/geo...

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Jun 18

This Pride month, the NUJ encourages members to join in the celebrations and stand in solidarity with LGBT+ communities by attending Pride events across the country. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/pri...

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Jun 17

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Jun 2

"Ofcom have a duty to listen to viewers, but have made their mind up at the start of the consultation and have not changed it since." Nick McGowan-Lowe, NUJ Scotland national organiser, responds to Ofcom's decision to allow STV to cut its dedicated local news coverage.

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· May 18

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· May 8

Around 100 NUJ and Bectu members working at STV went on strike today in Glasgow and Aberdeen to fight for their right to fair pay. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/liv...

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· May 6

At #IFJ100 today, congress unanimously passed an NUJ motion, moved by vice-president Georgina Morris, calling for global support for an urgent windfall tax on tech giants to help preserve the media industry. @ifjglobal.bsky.social

NUJ vice-president Georgina Morris speaking on stage at IFJ100.

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· May 1

The first phase of our new recruitment and organising strategy sets out how we can work together to build a stronger future for our union. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Apr 28

“I was physically assaulted by members of the public at a protest, including punching, strangling and pepper spray, causing physical and psychological harm.” Data from the NUJ’s Safety Tracker reveals shocking abuse and harassment against journalists. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/jou...

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Apr 23

Why should audiences care about the BBC cuts? Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary said: "It's our BBC; it's a public service broadcaster - the clue is in the name. It belongs to us. There should be proper, transparent scrutiny of discussions between the BBC and the government about future funding."

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Apr 20

Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary said: "Savings of this magnitude can't be achieved without damaging the organisation - that's the reality. You can't continue to produce quality journalism if you are making cuts of this kind."

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Apr 17

"It's a time to be backing the BBC, not blighting it." Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary responds to BBC’s plans to cut around 2,000 jobs.

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Apr 15

Have you, as a journalist, faced a SLAPP (baseless legal actions/threats to stymie reporting)? If so, this is one of the forms of abuse we ask members and non-members to report to our Safety Tracker, which supports our campaigning for better protections: journalistsafetytracker.org.uk

Graphic depicting a person being silenced through lawfare

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Apr 15

We’re working together to #StopSLAPPs and protect free speech. But we need your help! Ask your MP to back provisions against abusive lawsuits in the upcoming King’s Speech. Find a template letter here: antislapp.uk/solutions/ta...

Poster featuring placards urging people to write to their MPs and #StopSLAPPs

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Apr 15

Today, the NUJ and its UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition partners are bringing attention to SLAPPs. These are abusive legal threats & lawsuits filed to silence critical speech, which can target journalists, whistleblowers, campaigners, academics, and more. #StopSLAPPs

Graphic of a redacted newspaper frontpage imagining what it could look like "if legal bullies have their way".

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Mar 27

One more day! We’re excited to march under the NUJ banner at the Together Alliance demonstration tomorrow. @togetheralliance.bsky.social

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Mar 23

The NUJ was pleased to welcome NUJU president @stommedia.bsky.social to our London office earlier this month. The unions discussed the use of drones to target Ukrainian journalists and why local printed papers are a source of hope to frontline communities. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/def...

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Mar 18

10 days to go until the Together Alliance demo on 28 March. Register to march with us. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/tog... #Together

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Mar 17

NUJ members will stand together in solidarity to march against the far-right. Register via our website to join the NUJ at the Together Alliance demo on 28 March. www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Mar 9

We're celebrating the women across journalism who continue to fight for fairness and challenge inequality. #iwd

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Mar 4

Natasha Hirst, NUJ Equality Council co-chair, said: "As journalists and communications professionals, we bear a responsibility to shape positive and inclusive narratives and to scrutinise and challenge attempts to undermine the rights and safety of women and girls." #TUCwomens26

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Feb 27

Anthony Bellanger, IFJ general secretary, said: "We stand in solidarity with Kearney and demand accountability. These actions cannot go unpunished." www.ifj.org/media-centre...

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Feb 26

On Monday our parliamentary group raised the union's call for an independent investigation into allegations that Labour Together hired a commercial agency to investigate journalists and their sources. Thank you @rebeccalongbailey.com & @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social for raising these concerns.

The National Union of Journalists@nujofficial· Feb 6

NUJ Wales is hosting a major national conference to shape the future of public interest journalism. Ticket availability is limited so don't miss your chance to book! Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/state-of-m...