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WebFor more than 100 years, the NUJ has fought for journalists and journalism. Today, the union is one of the largest independent journalists' unions in the world.

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NUJ guidelines for reporting mental health and death by suicide

WebA practical guide for journalists by the National Union of Journalists. Download the resource. Responsible reporting on mental health, mental illness & death by suicide. 4.0 MB

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National Union of Journalists (NUJ): Sectors

WebSectors define parts of the NUJ's democratic structure. In England, industrial councils represent one or two sectors. Executive councils, including the National Executive …

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Reporting guidance

WebNUJ guidelines for reporting mental health and death by suicide. A practical guide for journalists by the National Union of Journalists. 06 Nov 2014. Publications.

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Mental Health Awareness Week, 2024

Web15 May 2024. The NUJ’s Disabled Members’ Council sends messages of solidarity and support to our members during Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme as set by …

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Absence management and capability procedures

WebAbsence management and capability procedures. If you take repeated sickness absences, your employer may invoke their 'absence management procedure', also known as a …

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UK government must take urgent action on SLAPPs

WebUK government must take urgent action on SLAPPs. The NUJ has signed a letter to Dominic Raab calling for the adoption of an anti-SLAPP law. A model anti …

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Sick Pay and Sickness Absence

WebThe waiting days rule has been suspended for sickness absence and self-isolation resulting from Covid-19. You must let your employer know you are sick in order to claim SSP. …

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National Union of Journalists (NUJ): Legal assistance

WebOne of the many benefits of being an NUJ member is its legal services that are available free to members of the union in the UK and Ireland.

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Sickness Absence and dismissal

WebDismissal for frequent, short-term absences. Your employer may dismiss you for 'unsatisfactory attendance' – persistent, short-term sickness absences. This can be a fair …

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Phased return to work

WebFit for Work argues that both sides benefit: Your employer benefits from your skills and experience. You may benefit financially and emotionally from being back at work. When …

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Press and membership cards

WebThe NUJ press card is formally recognised by all police forces in the UK and de facto by other public bodies so it is an important working tool for journalists in the UK. As a …

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Disabled members

WebDisabled members in the media industry are overwhelmingly concentrated in the lowest-paying, low-status or freelance jobs. This makes it particularly difficult for them to get …

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Holidays and sickness absence

WebHere again, Brexit may change the current situation on how sickness affects your statutory holiday rights.

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Membership benefits

WebNUJ membership carries many benefits, including access to press cards and useful discounts from companies.

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Marriage and civil partnership discrimination

WebMarriage and civil partnership discrimination. The Equality Act 2010 says an employer must not discriminate against you because you are legally married or in a civil partnership. …

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