NUJ - Leeds & West Yorks Branch

16/04/2026

"The BBC belongs to all of us and we need to fight for it."

The NUJ has condemned the BBC’s plans to cut around 2,000 jobs, urging the broadcaster to meaningfully engage workers and trade unions and reconsider its proposals.

15/04/2026

Want a fair deal on pay? It's time to join the NUJ!

We negotiate on pay, freelance rates, pension terms, salary structures and paid holidays for our members.

We pursue companies over copyright infringements and non-payment of wages and fees. We win equal pay cases and backdated salary, pension contributions and pay rises.

In the past year, the NUJ secured more than £5m for members. That's not even counting the collective pay deals we've helped our members to negotiate.

Join today: https://www.nuj.org.uk/join.html

06/04/2026

This free session on court reporting is open to all members

There are a number of ethical issues that can arise when court reporting, particularly in cases involving domestic violence, coercive control, or sexual assault, where journalists must also be careful to avoid potential jigsaw identification. 

02/04/2026

Members of our branch were among those joining the Together Alliance march ✊

https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-members-join-historic-together-alliance-march.html

26/03/2026

The government is expected to soon unveil its new ‘Freelance Champion’ - and we'll be taking every opportunity to raise the concerns of our members

Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser, assesses the UK government’s plans to address late and poor payment practices.

22/03/2026

Keighley people are the focus of a special ‘newspaper’ that has been handed out in the town this weekend 🗞️

https://nujleeds.org.uk/my-towns-ordinary-people-have-an-extraordinary-story-to-tell

20/03/2026

Mill Media is looking for two experienced reporters to join the team as it prepares to launch in Leeds

Mill Media is launching a new title. It will be based in Leeds, and cover West Yorkshire. We’ve already had over 500 locals pledge financial support to get our title off the ground, showing h…

18/03/2026

"The NUJ has campaigned for years for proactive government support to revive local journalism and we welcome the acknowledgment of the essential role our members play in improving social cohesion and local democracy."

The NUJ has welcomed measures in the new strategy, including a new £12 million multi-year government fund, and called for further interventions to revitalise local journalism.

16/03/2026

Here's why the NUJ will be joining the Together Alliance march in London later this month ✊

Roger McKenzie, NUJ Black Members’ Council co-chair, explains why NUJ members will march in solidarity and hope on 28 March.

20/02/2026

Our thoughts are with Craig's family, friends and colleagues, including the many members of our branch who had the pleasure of working alongside him

Leukaemia claims regional publisher's design hub member

16/02/2026

An interesting development as Mill Media announces it hopes to open its next title in Leeds

West Yorkshire deserves great local journalism. Help us launch it.

13/02/2026

Worrying news for everyone at the BBC, which is one of the biggest media employers in the region. We'll be here to support our members and to raise their concerns with management

The NUJ has responded to the announcement of significant additional cuts to the BBC’s operating costs over the coming years and the impact this could have.