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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 1h

Solidarity with @rmtunion.bsky.social members defending rail and tube workers' right to stay.

www.rmt.org.uk/news/demonst...

Demonstration at Parliament against government work visa changes

Rail union RMT, will be holding a demonstration at Old Palace Yard, Westminster against government changes to the Skilled Worker visa scheme which put the jobs and futures of hundreds of rail and Tub...

www.rmt.org.uk

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 22h

#Kosovo: We join the @nujofficial.bsky.social in condemning the vandalism of a house in Kosovo belonging to the family of investigative journalist Vudi Xhymshiti, London-based founder and chief editor of The Frontline Media

Family home of investigative journalist vandalised

The NUJ has expressed its concern at the vandalism of a house in Kosovo belonging to the family of investigative journalist Vudi Xhymshiti.

www.nuj.org.uk

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 18h

The letter said: "The ability of media to report on criminal proceedings involving firearms officers would be severely impeded… We stress the importance of public interest journalism in underpinning transparency which is essential to public understanding and accountability.”

The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 18h

The NUJ has signed a joint letter calling for the UK government to abandon plans to grant a presumption of anonymity to police firearms officers facing criminal proceedings.

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

NUJ signs joint letter opposing plans to grant anonymity to firearms officers

The NUJ has signed a joint letter calling for the UK government to abandon plans to grant a presumption of anonymity to police firearms officers facing criminal proceedings.

www.nuj.org.uk

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 1d

Family home in Kosovo of investigative journalist Vudi Xhymshiti vandalised. NUJ backs call for perpetrators to be brought to justice www.nuj.org.uk/resource/fam...

Family home of investigative journalist vandalised

Perpetrators of attack must be brought to justice

www.nuj.org.uk

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 1d

On 3 November the NUJ will host a webinar to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.

Join us as we discuss the urgent need to #ProtectJournalists globally, mourn fallen colleagues, and demand accountability for their deaths. bit.ly/43jsF9F

#EndImpunity #IDEI2025

Marking International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

An opportunity to hear from an expert panel on journalist safety, honour fallen colleagues, and demand justice.

bit.ly

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 1d

The Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions (BEAU) has shared a solidarity statement with journalists at Reach after the publisher placed 600 jobs at risk.

The NUJ is balloting members at The Mirror & Reach's Scottish titles, encouraging industrial action.

➡️ www.nuj.org.uk/resource/opp...

Solidarity statement with Reach journalists written in blue text on a yellow background.

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Index on Censorship @indexoncensorship.org · 1d

The Journalism category pays tribute to courageous, high-impact and determined journalism that exposes censorship and threats to free expression. This year’s nominees are Earshot, Carlos Correa and Youmna El Sayed. Learn more about their work: www.indexoncensorship.org/awards-2025-...

Awards 2025 journalism shortlist - Index on Censorship

www.indexoncensorship.org

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 2d

#Palestine: We join the Foreign Press Association (FPA) in demanding the Israeli government to allow journalists and media workers to freely and independently access the Gaza Strip with the beginning of the ceasefire.

International journalists urge Israel to allow reporters into Gaza after ceasefire deal

Foreign Press Association joins long list of global media agencies demanding press freedom in devastated territory

www.theguardian.com

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 2d

Ukrainian journalist Roshchyna posthumously named Press Freedom Hero

The IPI said Roshchyna's death on Sept. 19, 2024 "exposed the brutal treatment suffered by the dozens of Ukrainian journalists unjustly held by Russian authorities, and brought new urgency to the need...

kyivindependent.com

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 1d

#Lebanon: Two years after the killing of Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah in an Israeli strike, no meaningful steps have yet been taken to advance accountability of his murder. We reiterate our call on the Lebanese government to launch an investigation.

Lebanon: Seek Justice for Journalists Killed by Israeli Forces

Lebanon’s announcement on October 9, 2025, that it has tasked the Justice Ministry with assessing the legal measures that may be taken following Israeli attacks on journalists during the last war offe...

www.hrw.org

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 1d

🔔Calling all freelances🔔

Want to get paid on time? The deadline is approaching to let the government know how poor and late payment practices affect you.

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

End the freelance pay delay

Want to be paid on time? The deadline is approaching to let the government know.

www.nuj.org.uk

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 4d

The NUJ PA chapel has secured an above-inflation pay deal, demonstrating "the power of union activism and collective bargaining."

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/pa-...

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."

www.nuj.org.uk

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 4d

McGowan-Lowe said: "This does not give the impression of a company who is thinking long term [...] what they are proposing is going to have a catastrophic effect on local democracy and the culture of the north east if it is allowed to go through."

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 4d

"Cultural vandalism."

Nick McGowan-Lowe, NUJ Scotland national organiser, has slammed STV cuts that would result in 60 redundancies, and leave a licence area of 1.3 million people without local news.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

STV accused of financial mismanagement over plan to cut news show

The broadcaster is planning to axe its Aberdeen news programme as part of proposals to save £2.5m.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 5d

Many members frequently witness, report on, or review distressing content as part of their work - and this can take a toll.

#WorldMentalHealthDay is a timely reminder to prioritise mental health and make use of the support and resources available #WMHD25 ⬇️

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

World Mental Health Day spotlights support for those covering crises

It’s World Mental Health Day today (Friday 10 October), and this year’s theme is “Access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.”

www.nuj.org.uk

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 5d

“The Conservative Party should properly communicate and clarify the specific reasons for not granting these journalists access to its conference. Once again, the NUJ calls on all political parties to uphold media freedom and democratic accountability.”

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/08/c...

Conservatives Accused of ‘Trumpian’ Tactics After Barring Second Byline Times Journalist From Conference

The National Union of Journalists described the bans as a threat to media freedom which "undermines the Conservative Party leader’s repeated pledge to fight for free speech"

bylinetimes.com

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 6d

There’s strength in numbers! That’s why we’re asking members to write to their MPs about the proposed redundancies at Reach, which place 600 journalists at risk.

Use our template letter to ask your MP to raise the issue in Parliament and take action:
nuj.good.do/opposetherea...

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 8d

Journalists now have a dedicated safety officer in every UK police force, providing direct access to support when faced with abuse and threats of violence.

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

NUJ welcomes introduction of journalist safety officers in every police force

Journalists now have a dedicated safety officer in every UK police force, providing direct access to support when faced with abuse and threats of violence.

www.nuj.org.uk

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 11d

“We call on Israeli authorities to respect the rights of journalists and ensure the safety of those detained during the interception. Whilst urging their swift release, we stress alongside @ifjglobal.bsky.social that Israeli forces must at all times adhere to their duties under international law.”

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 11d

The NUJ has expressed its grave concern over the safety of journalists detained by Israeli authorities following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

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

Gaza: NUJ urges safety of detained Global Sumud Flotilla journalists

The National Union of Journalists has expressed its grave concern over the safety of journalists detained by Israeli authorities.

www.nuj.org.uk

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 12d

🎙️ "If we accept that reporters die in #Gaza, we pave the way for other regimes to consider the murder of journalists a normal instrument of war," writes #IFJ General Secretary @abellanger.bsky.social.

Gaza has become journalism’s graveyard.

Gaza has become journalism’s graveyard. Killing journalists is killing the truth | Anthony Bellanger

If we accept that reporters die in Gaza, we pave the way for other regimes to consider the murder of journalists a normal instrument of war

www.theguardian.com

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 12d

The NUJ has issued notice to ballot members for industrial action at The Mirror and Reach's Scottish titles in a dispute over job losses, workloads, and artificial intelligence.

The NUJ has asked members to vote ‘yes’ to both strike action and action short of strike.

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

NUJ issues formal ballot notices to Reach over mass redundancies

The NUJ has submitted formal notices to ballot members for industrial action at The Mirror and Reach plc’s Scottish titles in a dispute over job losses, unreasonable workloads, and the use of artifici...

www.nuj.org.uk

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 13d

As @tuc.org.uk's Paul Nowak says, “reintroducing tribunal fees would be a gift for bad bosses and price many low-paid workers out of justice."

The government must pass the Employment Rights Bill in full, without dilution or delay.

www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...

Labour considering charging workers for employment tribunal claims, sources say

Exclusive: Reintroducing tribunal fees would be ‘a gift for bad bosses’, says TUC chief Paul Nowak

www.theguardian.com

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UCU Ulster @ucu-ulster.bsky.social · 13d

@nujofficial.bsky.social and BDTC meeting on the surveillance of Journalists and why this matters to us all

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