The union campaigns on a range of issues of concern to members. Priorities are set democratically at the delegate meeting.
Artificial intelligence: journalism before algorithms
The NUJ’s AI campaign calls for urgent regulatory oversight promoting ethical approaches that centres the work of journalists.
News Recovery Plan
A Future for News: the NUJ’s recovery plan for the news industry is the updated road map to reinvigorate the industry and sets out a bold set of measures and interventions to support and protect jobs and quality journalism.
Real Say, Better PAy
The NUJ has achieved union recognition at PA Media.
Let’s Stop SLAPPs
UK and Irish governments must take action now to protect journalists and stop the abuse of lawsuits through SLAPPs.
#ShowUstheMoney
Too many job adverts do not include the salary, and research shows this disadvantages women, disabled workers and black and minority ethnic workers.
#KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
The NUJ is campaigning against the BBC's plans to cut local radio.
Student recruitment
Build successful recruitment campaigns and encourage activism using union resources.
Fair Deal for Freelances
The NUJ's major campaign to fight for a better deal for freelances.
Pay campaign
The NUJ's 2023 pay campaign calls for fair pay across journalism, providing practical support to chapels in their engagement with employers.
Equal pay and the gender pay gap
A yawning gender pay gap favouring men has been revealed in recent years by media companies forced to publish data under new regulations.
Hands Off Our BBC
Why we need to promote & protect the BBC and public service broadcasting