NUJ
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) fights for the rights of all journalists, media and communications workers in the UK and Ireland.
The union was founded in 1907 and has more than 22,000 members working in digital media, broadcasting, newspapers, news agencies, magazines, book publishing, journals, public relations, communications and digital media. NUJ members work across a diverse range of staff and freelance jobs – from writing, editing and presenting to photography, videography and design.
The union strives to improve members’ pay and conditions and actively campaigns for journalists' rights, media diversity and press freedom. The NUJ’s Code of Conduct sets out the core principles of ethical reporting and the union will support any member who is pressured to breach these standards.
Local and regional newspapers including Iconic Media, Newsquest, and Reach titles. National newspapers including the Financial Times, Guardian and The Mirror as well as other titles such as the South Wales Argus, the Scotsman and Irish Times. Other workplaces include broadcasters BBC, RTÉ and STV as well as news agencies including PA Media and Reuters. The NUJ is also active within magazines, books and journal publishers such as Elsevier, HarperCollins, and Penguin Random House.
NUJ membership starts at £18.85 a month and is based on annual earnings.
Student membership is £10 per year.
- Pay and conditions: The NUJ negotiates individually and collectively on pay and conditions - including freelance rates, pension terms and paid holidays.
- Collective voice: The NUJ and its parliamentary group campaigns on a range of issues relating to journalists’ rights and media freedom.
- Representation and advice: The NUJ provides support, advice and representation on workplace issues and ethical journalism.
- Legal assistance: The NUJ’s legal services include advice on copyright and support to protect journalistic sources.
- Training and development: The NUJ offers various development opportunities, free training and networking events.
- Press cards: As a gatekeeper of the UK Press Card Authority, the NUJ issues free press cards, including student press cards, to eligible members.
- Other benefits: The NUJ also offers free copies of the award-winning Journalist magazine, product discounts with Dell and others, and support for members during hard times through the union’s charity NUJ extra.
