Membership
Membership benefits
Some of the many benefits of being an NUJ member.
Representation
The union provides individual and collective representation on issues including:
- Pay negotiations
- Disciplinary and redundancy processes
- Bullying and harassment
- Health and safety issues
- Equality issues
- Ethical journalism
We have a voice in parliaments and campaign on issues including media freedom and the safety of journalists.
Legal assistance
- Legal advice on all aspects of employment law
- 24/7 helpline for work-related criminal matters
- Media law advice, including police seizure of kit/materials
- Free copyright and intellectual property advice
- Workplace injuries cover, including accidents and disease
- Personal injuries claims, including for your close family
- Free 30-minute consultation on non-work issues
- Fixed rate conveyancing service
- Free online service for writing your will
- Support with small claims process
- Asylum and immigration advice
Financial support
- Support via NUJ extra for members and their dependants during hard times
Training
- Free and discounted professional training
- Free trade union rep training
Other benefits
- Free UK, Republic of Ireland and student press cards (subject to eligibility)
- Discounts on Dell computers and accessories
- Free print or digital copy of The Journalist magazine
- Events and networking opportunities