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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#China🇨🇳: Chinese independent writer, photojournalist and filmmaker Du Bin has remained incarcerated by the Chinese authorities since being taken from his Beijing home on October 15.
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China: Critical Chinese journalist detained again after campaign of harassment / IFJ
Chinese independent writer, photojournalist and filmmaker Du Bin has remained incarcerated by the Chinese authorities since being taken from his Beijing home on October 15. The International Federatio...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:07 AM
#China🇨🇳: Chinese independent writer, photojournalist and filmmaker Du Bin has remained incarcerated by the Chinese authorities since being taken from his Beijing home on October 15.
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🌱 Your voice matters! We launched a global survey on #climate disinformation and misinformation to better understand the challenges that journalists face when reporting on environmental issues. Share it widely!
📅 Deadline: 10 December
🌎 Available in EN, FR, ES
🔗https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/Q2NZDJ7
📅 Deadline: 10 December
🌎 Available in EN, FR, ES
🔗https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/Q2NZDJ7
December 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🌱 Your voice matters! We launched a global survey on #climate disinformation and misinformation to better understand the challenges that journalists face when reporting on environmental issues. Share it widely!
📅 Deadline: 10 December
🌎 Available in EN, FR, ES
🔗https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/Q2NZDJ7
📅 Deadline: 10 December
🌎 Available in EN, FR, ES
🔗https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/Q2NZDJ7
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#Russia: The whereabouts of former @rferl.org.web.brid.gy contributor Nika Novak have reportedly been re-established after her lawyer warned she had disappeared from a Siberian penal colony. No journalist should be imprisoned for doing their job. We demand her release! @europeanjournalists.org
Russian Prison Service Appears To Claim Journalist Nika Novak Still Held In Penal Colony
The Russian Federal Penitentiary Service has reportedly confirmed that journalist Nika Novak remains in Penal Colony No. 11 in Irkutsk, despite earlier claims by her lawyer that she had disappeared fr...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#Russia: The whereabouts of former @rferl.org.web.brid.gy contributor Nika Novak have reportedly been re-established after her lawyer warned she had disappeared from a Siberian penal colony. No journalist should be imprisoned for doing their job. We demand her release! @europeanjournalists.org
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Belarus: ‘Extremism’ Case Opened Against Exiled Novaya Gazeta Europe Journalist Iryna Khalip
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Alert submitted by the JFJ, @europeanjournalists.org @ifjglobal.bsky.social @globalfreemedia.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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December 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Belarus: ‘Extremism’ Case Opened Against Exiled Novaya Gazeta Europe Journalist Iryna Khalip
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#EuropeForFreeMedia
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#EuropeForFreeMedia
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EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models
EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models
European Commission to assess whether Gemini owner is putting rival companies at a disadvantage
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The EU has opened an investigation to assess whether Google is breaching European competition rules in its use of online content from publishers and YouTube creators for artificial intelligence.
The European Commission said on Tuesday it will examine whether the US tech company, which runs the Gemini AI model and is owned by Alphabet, is putting rival AI owners at a “disadvantage”. Continue reading...
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December 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM
EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models
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The latest edition of our daily roundup on journalism is out, featuring a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, SLAPPs in the UK, journalists killed in Tanzania, and so much more.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The latest edition of our daily roundup on journalism is out, featuring a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, SLAPPs in the UK, journalists killed in Tanzania, and so much more.
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NUJ members at STV have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action over the Scottish broadcaster’s plans to make compulsory redundancies and to axe the STV North edition of the News at 6.
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NUJ members at STV vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
NUJ members at STV have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action over the Scottish broadcaster’s plans to make compulsory redundancies and to axe the STV North edition of the News at 6.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
NUJ members at STV have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action over the Scottish broadcaster’s plans to make compulsory redundancies and to axe the STV North edition of the News at 6.
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The NUJ sends solidarity to unionised journalists across the pond who are sounding the alarm on the threat AI poses to jobs, workers’ rights, and trust in news. The @newsguild.org #NewsNotSlop campaign calls for urgent protections that both workers and audiences can rely on.
2/ NewsGuild members are fighting hard for AI protections and now it’s YOUR turn.
Visit: NewsNotSlop.org and sign the petition now!
Visit: NewsNotSlop.org and sign the petition now!
December 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The NUJ sends solidarity to unionised journalists across the pond who are sounding the alarm on the threat AI poses to jobs, workers’ rights, and trust in news. The @newsguild.org #NewsNotSlop campaign calls for urgent protections that both workers and audiences can rely on.
Yesterday, MPs debated the future of local media, calling for urgent investment, reform and regulation to combat AI, media consolidation, job losses, and the threat posed by tech giants.
December 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Yesterday, MPs debated the future of local media, calling for urgent investment, reform and regulation to combat AI, media consolidation, job losses, and the threat posed by tech giants.
NUJ urges UN to censure Islamic Republic of Iran over its extreme language regarding the BBC’s reporting and the country’s justification of its unlawful actions towards corporation staff and families. Comes as BBC World Service lodges submission with the UN
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NUJ calls on the United Nations to condemn persecution of journalists at BBC News Persian
Comes as BBC World Service files submission to UN over Iran
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December 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
NUJ urges UN to censure Islamic Republic of Iran over its extreme language regarding the BBC’s reporting and the country’s justification of its unlawful actions towards corporation staff and families. Comes as BBC World Service lodges submission with the UN
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#Palestine: [UPDATE 3.12.2025] Photojournalist Mahmoud Wadi was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, on 2 December. We condemn his killing and call for justice. The perpetrators of crimes against journalists must not go unpunished.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
#Palestine: [UPDATE 3.12.2025] Photojournalist Mahmoud Wadi was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, on 2 December. We condemn his killing and call for justice. The perpetrators of crimes against journalists must not go unpunished.
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#Georgia: Almost 400 incidents of violence, intimidation & harassment with journalists’ work have been recorded over the past year, but no perpetrators have been held accountable. Critical journalism persists in Georgia despite the hostile environment.
Transparency International reports year of unprecedented violence and pressure on Georgian media
Transparency International Georgia reports that the year-long protest cycle, sparked by Georgian Dream’s November 28, 2024 decision to suspend the
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December 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
#Georgia: Almost 400 incidents of violence, intimidation & harassment with journalists’ work have been recorded over the past year, but no perpetrators have been held accountable. Critical journalism persists in Georgia despite the hostile environment.
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#16Days: Women in Mexico and Bolivia are turning digital violence into collective resistance. This form of abuse is a real weapon that spills into real life, affecting job opportunities, reputation & psychological well-being, among other things.
From survivors to changemakers: How women are fighting digital violence in Mexico and Bolivia | UN Women – Headquarters
Digital violence against women is exploding across Latin America. For women in public life—politicians, journalists, activists, human rights defenders—online abuse isn't just a nuisance. It's a weapon...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#16Days: Women in Mexico and Bolivia are turning digital violence into collective resistance. This form of abuse is a real weapon that spills into real life, affecting job opportunities, reputation & psychological well-being, among other things.
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We are proud to welcome Free Media Movement (Sri Lanka) and Journalists Union of Malawi as full members of the #IFJ family! Stronger together ✊🏾
#IFJBari25 #WeAreInPuglia
#IFJBari25 #WeAreInPuglia
December 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We are proud to welcome Free Media Movement (Sri Lanka) and Journalists Union of Malawi as full members of the #IFJ family! Stronger together ✊🏾
#IFJBari25 #WeAreInPuglia
#IFJBari25 #WeAreInPuglia
"Our Life Members are people whose names we know — people we have trusted to bring us valuable and reliable information. And people we, as NUJ members, are proud to call colleagues."
- Stephen Corrigan, NUJ Irish Executive Council chair.
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- Stephen Corrigan, NUJ Irish Executive Council chair.
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NUJ celebrates Life Membership in good company
A stellar cast of some of the most prominent figures in Irish journalism featured at a presentation ceremony in Dublin last night when the NUJ presented life membership certificates to journalists wit...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"Our Life Members are people whose names we know — people we have trusted to bring us valuable and reliable information. And people we, as NUJ members, are proud to call colleagues."
- Stephen Corrigan, NUJ Irish Executive Council chair.
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- Stephen Corrigan, NUJ Irish Executive Council chair.
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Today marks International Day of Disabled People.
The NUJ Disabled Members’ Council urges journalists to challenge harmful portrayals about disabled people and calls on government to reverse plans to impose VAT on Motability.
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The NUJ Disabled Members’ Council urges journalists to challenge harmful portrayals about disabled people and calls on government to reverse plans to impose VAT on Motability.
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NUJ statement on International Day of Disabled People
Today (3 December) marks International Day of Disabled People, with this year’s theme focusing on fostering disability-inclusive societies.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Today marks International Day of Disabled People.
The NUJ Disabled Members’ Council urges journalists to challenge harmful portrayals about disabled people and calls on government to reverse plans to impose VAT on Motability.
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The NUJ Disabled Members’ Council urges journalists to challenge harmful portrayals about disabled people and calls on government to reverse plans to impose VAT on Motability.
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The NUJ won 'Best Union Journal' at the @tuc.org.uk Comms Awards last night.
Judges said The Journalist magazine shows "how much pride the NUJ takes in holding up high standards of journalism."
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Judges said The Journalist magazine shows "how much pride the NUJ takes in holding up high standards of journalism."
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NUJ wins best journal at 2025 TUC Comms Awards
The Journalist was awarded best union journal at the 48th TUC Comms Awards last night.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The NUJ won 'Best Union Journal' at the @tuc.org.uk Comms Awards last night.
Judges said The Journalist magazine shows "how much pride the NUJ takes in holding up high standards of journalism."
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Judges said The Journalist magazine shows "how much pride the NUJ takes in holding up high standards of journalism."
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The winners of the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, have been announced.
These awards celebrate the work of journalists and writers who report on violence against women responsibly, sensitively and accurately. @evawuk.bsky.social
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These awards celebrate the work of journalists and writers who report on violence against women responsibly, sensitively and accurately. @evawuk.bsky.social
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Journalists recognised for excellent reporting at Write to End Violence Against Women Awards
The winners of the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, were announced at a ceremony in London on Thursday 27 November.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The winners of the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, have been announced.
These awards celebrate the work of journalists and writers who report on violence against women responsibly, sensitively and accurately. @evawuk.bsky.social
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These awards celebrate the work of journalists and writers who report on violence against women responsibly, sensitively and accurately. @evawuk.bsky.social
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The voices of division are growing louder. It’s up to us to unite against them.
Join the #TOGETHER Against the Far Right national demonstration in London on 28 March. @togetheralliance.bsky.social
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Join the #TOGETHER Against the Far Right national demonstration in London on 28 March. @togetheralliance.bsky.social
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Together Alliance
Together is an alliance of over 50 civil society organisations united against the far right.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The voices of division are growing louder. It’s up to us to unite against them.
Join the #TOGETHER Against the Far Right national demonstration in London on 28 March. @togetheralliance.bsky.social
Save the date and sign-up for updates: togetheralliance.org.uk
Join the #TOGETHER Against the Far Right national demonstration in London on 28 March. @togetheralliance.bsky.social
Save the date and sign-up for updates: togetheralliance.org.uk
Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish secretary, said: "The small team in Tuam have given many years of dedicated service to the newspaper and I hope that loyalty will be recognised by the outgoing directors in a tangible manner if and when the sale is approved."
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NUJ welcomes assurances on jobs as Tuam Herald set to change hands
The NUJ has welcomed the assurance by the proposed new owners of the Tuam Herald, Celtic Media Group, that all jobs at the County Galway newspaper will be retained when the transfer of ownership is co...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish secretary, said: "The small team in Tuam have given many years of dedicated service to the newspaper and I hope that loyalty will be recognised by the outgoing directors in a tangible manner if and when the sale is approved."
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The NUJ has expressed concern over the weakening of provisions in the Employment Rights Bill after the UK government removed the right to day one protection from unfair dismissal.
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NUJ statement on removal of day one protection from unfair dismissal
The NUJ has expressed concern over the weakening of provisions in the Employment Rights Bill after the UK government removed the right to day one protection from unfair dismissal.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The NUJ has expressed concern over the weakening of provisions in the Employment Rights Bill after the UK government removed the right to day one protection from unfair dismissal.
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The NUJ calls for transparency over the BBC Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee, opposes political appointments to the BBC board, and continues to defend members’ right to report freely - without fear or interference.
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NUJ calls for clarity and transparency over BBC Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee
The NUJ has noted with concern that during Monday’s Culture Media and Sport Committee hearing, Sir Robbie Gibb stated that he has become involved in editorial matters.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The NUJ calls for transparency over the BBC Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee, opposes political appointments to the BBC board, and continues to defend members’ right to report freely - without fear or interference.
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The NUJ sends a message of solidarity to women and girls worldwide who experience violence in any of its many forms, including digitally. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2025
The NUJ sends a message of solidarity to women and girls worldwide who experience violence in any of its many forms.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The NUJ sends a message of solidarity to women and girls worldwide who experience violence in any of its many forms, including digitally. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
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The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an online meeting for members on 24 Nov (5.30 - 6.30pm), exploring ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact on journalists, and the campaign for reform. Learn more + join:
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Disabled Members' Council meeting to explore Access to Work and push for reform
The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an informal online meeting on 24 November (from 5.30 - 6.30pm) which will explore ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact ...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an online meeting for members on 24 Nov (5.30 - 6.30pm), exploring ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact on journalists, and the campaign for reform. Learn more + join:
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/dis...
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Champion news for freelances that Fleet Street missed: the UK government announced a new 'freelance champion' as part of its Creative Industries Sector Plan www.nuj.org.uk/resource/cha...
Champion news for freelances that Fleet Street missed
The UK government announced a new 'freelance champion' as part of its Creative Industries Sector Plan.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Champion news for freelances that Fleet Street missed: the UK government announced a new 'freelance champion' as part of its Creative Industries Sector Plan www.nuj.org.uk/resource/cha...