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The National Union of Journalists is the voice for journalists & journalism - an active, campaigning, membership organisation promoting media freedom & ethics

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What are the top tips for pursuing a career in journalism? Find out from experienced journalists at our in-person Ireland student seminar in Galway City chaired by @stephencorriga4 on 7th November at 7pm. Places are free but limited so register today.
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The NUJ is disappointed to hear of the breach of journalists' rights at a recent Just Stop Oil protest. Film makers and photographers play an important role in relaying accurate information and quality journalism to members of the public.🧵
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#NUJ 's Michelle Stanistreet describes Court of Appeal decision instructing Carole Cadwalladr to pay 60 per cent of Arron Banks' cost as "major blow to public interest journalism."
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PM @BorisJohnson needs to step in, 13 days since @DominicRaab committed to a safe passage out of #Afghanistan for media workers but there’s still no policy. Urgent action is needed to facilitate visas. The lives of journalists & their families depend on this. #media #journalism
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NUJ condemns Israel’s closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah. Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary says targeted closure “is a dangerous act clearly intended to silence truths and prevent journalists from carrying out their crucial work.”
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Assange should not be extradited, says #NUJ "If this extradition is allowed, it will send a clear signal that journalists & publishers are at risk whenever their work discomforts the United States government." @wikileaks
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"As we remember Lyra today, and think of her partner and family, we also think of journalists elsewhere who put their lives on the line when they get up and go to work each day." Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary #WeStandWithLyra
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“Hands off local BBC”🗣 ✊✊ Journalists in Leeds on #NUJBBCStrike to defend local radio. #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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"The NUJ is shocked & concerned by the actions of the authorities today in relation to Julian Assange... The UK should not be acting on behalf of the Trump administration" said #NUJ assistant general secretary. Full statement - @suigenerisjen @wikileaks
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The #NUJ repeats its calls for Julian Assange to be released and charges against him dropped. The Home Secretary must call an end to the extradition attempt, posing serious threats to media freedom.
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Julian Assange is right to express concern about the impact on journalists if charges against him are not dropped. #NUJ repeats its opposition to his extradition and the chilling effect this will have on journalists and media freedom. #FreeAssange #DontExtraditeAssange
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📢 #Assange tells @IFJglobal president, @DomPradalie – "if the United States applies its domestic laws to prosecute an Australian journalist, publishing in Europe, nothing will stop China, or any other country, from doing the same." ➡️
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Israel’s targeting of Palestinian journalists has been repeatedly condemned by the #NUJ . We have urged @KarimKhanQC to investigate and to ensure an end to the impunity Israel enjoys. Thank you @ClaireHanna for raising concerns amid rising death toll of Palestinian journalists.
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"At a time of national crisis, frank & fearless journalism that scrutinises & holds this govt to account is more necessary than ever. Emily Maitlis exemplifies those qualities" #NUJ reaction to complaints about #Newsnight @maitlis @BBCNewsnight #solidarity
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#NUJ and IFJ statement on the arrest of Richard Medhurst. General secretaries of the NUJ and IFJ have written to the UK head of Counter Terrorism Policing to express grave concern over the use of anti-terror legislation against journalists. @IFJGlobal
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#NUJ 's Michelle Stanistreet: “This is a massive own goal on the part of the BBC. “Yielding to sustained political pressure in this way is as foolish as it is dangerous. “Who is convinced that genuine concern for impartiality is the driving force here? 🧵
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Happy Birthday Lyra. Our thoughts are with Sara and Lyra’s family as we remember the #journalist and #LGBT + activist on what would have been her 30th birthday. The #NUJ asks everyone to join in and “light” a virtual candle or post video messages on Facebook and Twitter.
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Good morning from the #NUJ to every #BBC Local journalist in England taking part in strike action today. Your union is 100% behind you. 💪 #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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Send some solidarity love to our Lincoln picket line ✊ #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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At 11am tomorrow, #BBC Local journalists in England will begin 24hr strike action, heading to pickets for the THIRD time this year. They are are opposing brutal cuts to local radio that the #NUJ has asked the BBC to rethink. #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCStrike
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Great support for the strike at BBC Tees to keep local radio local! #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCstrike
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Journalists have every right to protect sources and should not be pressured into revealing private communications. A press card presented by any journalist to police officers should be respected, and any effort to undermine a journalists' work ultimately threatens press freedom.
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🚨BREAKING🚨 Last night, BBC broke guidelines in pretending pre-recorded broadcast was live. The 22:25 BBC London TV news bulletin was pre-recorded at 19:30, missing the biggest story of the night - West Ham winning the Europa Conference League final. #NUJBBCstrike
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The National Union of Journalists offers support & solidarity to @HuffPost Nadine White, and condemns politicians who indulge in "petty outbursts that deepen hostility towards journalists & journalism" #media
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#NUJ gravely concerned at arrest of journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey -
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Rock solid in Humberside. For the second day in a row there are no radio services, regional television programmes or online service from the Hull building. Bectu members refused to cross the picket line or cover for striking NUJ members #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCstrike
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NUJ's Tim Dawson reports on developments in Julian Assange's case, and urges journalists to sign the international petition opposing his prosecution. petition: #JulianAssange #nuj
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We now bring you the smallest all female picket and most southerly NUJ picket in the British isles - step forward Jersey! ✊ #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCstrike
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🔉Tomorrow, BBC Local journalists will begin their 48hr strike, opposing proposals by the broadcaster that drastically cut local radio services. Show your support using #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCStrike
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Local papers are the glue that binds our communities together - the new company taking on Johnston Press must respect the critical role journalism plays in our democracy & give long term assurances on the future of these titles & #NUJ members’ livelihoods
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What is BBC Local? - 39 local radio stations - 11 regional TV stations - dedicated local online content - 5.7 million listeners - 2.2 million consume no other BBC radio - experienced and passionate journalists with expert knowledge of your local area #KeepBBClocalradiolocal
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#NUJ #BBC journalists in England have announced a second 24-hour strike from midnight on Friday 5 May to coincide with the reporting of local election results, over cuts to local radio.
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#NUJ challenges “monumental” #BBC pay gap, supporting ⁦ @SamiraAhmedUK ⁩ with ET case starting tomorrow #women #media #equality #equalpay #journalism #broadcasting #news
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Calls for #Assange 's release on 1,000th day of his imprisonment. #NUJ 's Seamus Dooley said his incarceration because of his role as a whistleblower is “a cause of grave concern to all who cherish the right to freedom of expression.”
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UPDATE on @SamiraAhmedUK equal pay claim - #BBC has been resisting disclosure of docs, judge now ordered BBC to provide, resulting in delay, Samira's evidence now due Weds 10.00am #media #women #journalism #broadcast #news
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You did it! 👏👏 24hr strike by BBC Local journalists has been met with floods of solidarity messages and images from so many who recognise the value of BBC Local radio services. This campaign is all to #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCStrike
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As the BBC is plunged tonight into yet another crisis of its own making, it’s heartening to see solidarity in action on the part of fellow presenters – a timely warm-up of why collective action matters, ahead of the strike by NUJ members across England on Wednesday and Thursday
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Thanks to MP ⁦ @joannaccherry ⁩ for tabling a new clause to enshrine protections for journalistic sources in the draft legislation - covert human intelligence sources (criminal conduct) bill. #NUJ remains concerned about the impact on journalists, sources & trade unions.
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#NUJ #BBC wrong to criticise @BBCNaga for "breaching" its rules. BBC journalists should not be prohibited from commenting on evidently racist language.
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24 hour strike action of BBC Local journalists across England will commence at 11am tomorrow, hitting coverage of the Budget. Journalists are taking a stand against the BBC's plans to make drastic cuts to local radio. #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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#NUJ members offer support & solidarity with @trishdevlin The authorities must identify & prosecute the perpetrators to the full extent of the law - there should be no impunity for death threats against journalists in Northern Ireland #Belfast #news
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📢Journalists at @VICEUK will strike on 29 and 30 June following the company's failure to provide fair redundancy terms. Journalists deserve better than the offer on the table, and the union is urging the company to rethink its position. #NUJ #VICE
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BBC Radio Tees in Middlesbrough #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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Solidarity from the Gloucester picket line! #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCstrike
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#NUJReachStrike Michelle Stanistreet with the picket line at Canary Wharf "Reach is a business that believes its hard-working journalists deserve a whopping real-terms pay cut, and refuses to agree a pay deal that will ensure our members will keep afloat this winter."
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It’s day two of our 48 hour BBC Local strike action. Solidarity with the 1,000 members out today across radio, tv and online. Members are striking to defend local radio programmes and local content at threat of cuts✊ #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCstrike
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Join #NUJ Manchester & Salford branch online on Sunday 20 February at 1pm to discuss developments in the Julian #Assange case with Chris Frost, Stella Moris, Tim Dawson, Mohamed Elmaazi and Ian Hodson. Stop the extradition!
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#Assange charges must be dropped. #NUJ ’s Michelle Stanistreet: “The longer this attempted prosecution is pursued, the greater will be the damage to investigative reporting.”
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We've told Reach bosses it's not too late to return to negotiations with an improved pay award. Millions for Mullen and 3% for staff? 🧐 Journalists are striking this Friday across the UK and Ireland in their fight for fair pay. #NUJReachstrike
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Two UK journalists have been arrested by Durham police & currently on bail, they made a film about Northern Ireland. Come watch the film & hear them speak. Press freedom needs your support. London 6 Dec 19.00 #media #Journalismisnotacrime #solidarity
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This is the #NUJ picket line in Redditch this morning - our journalists are on strike today to defend local news & jobs, asking for fair pay, & standing up for quality journalism. Show your support & solidarity! #Midlands #Redditch
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"To obstruct and restrict FOI shows the government's disdain for open and transparent government and basic democratic scrutiny" said Michelle Stanistreet as #media industry unites to demand ‘urgent’ action on Freedom of Information #NUJ #media #saveourFOI
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BBC Local journalists from the Leicester picket ✊✊ #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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✊London walkout this morning. #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCStrike
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Salford picket this morning, joined by @MayorofGM Andy Burnham ✊ #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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Solidarity with #NUJ journalists at Sunday World #newspaper who are threatened by criminals & loyalist paramilitaries incl West #Belfast Ulster Defence Association (UDA) "the active pursuit of those who threaten the #media is essential" @sundayworld
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BBC Local strike action is now finished after a phenomenal 48 hours over Wednesday and Thursday. Thank you to all the NUJ members who took part and those who supported us. #KeepBBClocalradiolocal Read about the strike impact and support 👉
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Studying journalism or related courses including PR, photojournalism, communications or publishing? The NUJ is the union for you. 🫵 You'll receive a student press card, support into the industry, backing of the union & more! Join online today
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Media reports that the CIA considered serious criminal acts in pursuit of Julian Assange are deeply troubling - #NUJ reaction #Assange
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Screenings for a new film following Julian Assange's father John Shipton, in his fight to free Assange can now be booked. @IthakaMovie #Assange #mediafreedom
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@NUJofficial wishes BBC Local Radio a Happy 55th Birthday and tells the #BBC to rethink its plans and #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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We need Black and minority ethnic journalists not just reporting the news, but also shaping the news agenda. Applications for the #NUJ George Viner Memorial Fund providing bursaries to Black and minority ethnic student journalists close 31st July.
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“It is genuinely shocking that a man escaping a mob screaming at him, shouting traitor and calling him scum, didn’t result in the police immediately intervening.” said #NUJ #BBC #safety #media
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"It doesn’t wash – not least when the BBC’s chairman failed to declare his critical role in a £800,000 loan facility to the former Prime Minister, is backed to the hilt by this government, and is still resisting calls for his resignation
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#NUJ condemns “contempt” shown to journalists by Israeli government spokesman. David Mencer was abusive during an interview with BBC Todaypresenter Mishal Husain. @IFJGlobal says 120 journalists have been killed in Gaza.
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Stop local radio cuts! BBC journalists talk with Radio 1 DJ @gregjames #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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Screenings for a new film following Julian Assange's father John Shipton, in his fight to free Assange can now be booked. Find out more about Ithaka and where to watch. @ithakamovie #julianassange #pressfreedom
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The National Union of Journalists in the UK and Ireland strongly condemns the actions of the Minneapolis police and offers solidarity and support to journalist Omar Jiminez and CNN colleagues. @IFJGlobal
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We can all see the HYPOCRISY. Reach CEO on £4m as company leaves staff with 3% - time to look closer to home Reach and practice what you preach. #NUJReachstrike
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#BBC journalists in Leeds are vocal on their picket this morning 📢📢 #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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‼️ #NUJ says UK government must not aid the US in Assange extradition efforts. We are alarmed to learn that UK police officers have approached British-based journalists, apparently seeking evidence intended to aid the prosecution of Julian Assange.
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To answer queries on @SamiraAhmedUK #equalpay case & audience stats - BBC1 audience for newswatch is 1.5-1.9 million. Points of View has 800,000. There are also another 100,000 Newswatch viewers on the Newschannel. #women #media #journalism
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👏👏 #NUJ achieves historic union recognition at Press Association! The independent body responsible for the decision has approved automatic recognition without the need for a ballot. Huge thanks deserved to all members at PA. Full statement below.
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😀✊🏝️ Out in force over in Guernsey on another smiley NUJ picket line #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCstrike
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Samira Ahmed and supporters heading to the #equalpay tribunal this morning. #NUJ #women #media #equality #London #BBC @SamiraAhmedUK
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Comedian and #NUJ member Mark Thomas sends a solidarity message to National World journalists taking part in strike action on Monday ✊ #NationalWorldStrike
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📍Newcastle picket - #BBC journalists are opposing cuts to local radio services in a 24hr walkout that started at 11am today. #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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"Wikileaks provided the first unauthorised disclosure of such magnitude for 40 years" said Daniel Ellsberg, as reported by @TimDawsn at the Assange trial in #London #WikiLeaks
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#NUJ condemns Kelvin MacKenzie’s @kelvmackenzie comments about Channel 4 reporter @fatimamanji #union #solidarity
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✊STV journalists are on strike today over pay, with solidarity from members across the #NUJ . Simon Pitts, STV CEO paid £900,000 & STV made over £20m in profits yet refuse to offer journalists a 6% pay rise. Stand with journalists, send a message of support using #NUJSTVStrike
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#SolidarityBBCTurkey Support the #NUJ #BBC Turkey #journalists on strike in Istanbul, whose wages have been destroyed by inflation
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✊Journalists at publisher National World are taking strike action today in defence of journalism and fair pay. Historic industrial action, in the first ever company-wide strike in UK & Ireland. £1.4m to shareholders vs 4.5% for staff. Show solidarity using #NationalWorldStrike
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BBC journalists in Northern Ireland will strike from 00:15 tomorrow for 24 hours. The #NUJ has been engaged in negotiations with the broadcaster but sufficient progress has not been made for members to call off tomorrow's strike. #SaveBBCNI #NUJBBCStrike 🧵
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A big thank you for your messages of solidarity to NUJ members preparing to strike for fair pay✊ #solidarity @RMTunion @Napo_News @POAUnion @BFAWUOfficial @TUCGinfo
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✊✊ Substantial NUJ picket line at BBC Wiltshire defending BBC Local jobs and content #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #NUJBBCstrike
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In less than 1 hour, 11am today, journalists in tv, online and radio at BBC Local will begin 24hr strike action to defend local radio. Your solidarity messages are seen by #NUJ members standing up for local radio services that deliver to 5.7m listeners each week. #NUJBBCStrike
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Good morning from the #NUJ to every #BBC Local journalist in England taking part in strike action today. Your union is 100% behind you. 💪 #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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Tonight’s BBC Look North (Newcastle) has been taken off air by #NUJ members observing our work to rule. A shared programme will come from Leeds both today and tomorrow. ✊Solidarity with members across BBC England taking action to #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal and protect services.
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Journalists working in tv, radio and online at BBC Local will begin strike action on Weds over cuts to local radio. The #NUJ wants to solve this dispute, but without a fair proposal from #BBC that members can accept, action will continue. #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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