About Us

About NUJ London Central Branch

Who We Are

NUJ London Central Branch represents journalists, photographers, and media workers across London’s central districts. We’re part of the National Union of Journalists, the UK’s largest union for journalists and media professionals.

Founded in [YEAR], our branch has a proud history of fighting for:

  • Fair pay and decent contracts
  • Press freedom and editorial independence
  • Safe working conditions
  • Support for freelancers
  • Equality and diversity in journalism

    • Our Members

    We represent over 500 journalists working across:

  • National newspapers
  • Online publications
  • Broadcast media (BBC, commercial stations)
  • Magazines and trade press
  • Freelance journalists
  • Photographers and camera operators
  • Sub-editors and production staff
  • Digital content creators

    • Whether you’re staff or freelance, experienced or just starting out, there’s a place for you in our branch.

    What We Do

    Workplace Support

    We provide:

  • Advice on pay negotiations and contracts
  • Support with workplace disputes
  • Legal representation when needed
  • Collective bargaining with employers

    • Professional Development

  • Free and subsidized training courses
  • Networking events
  • Mentoring programmes
  • Skills workshops (AI tools, data journalism, multimedia)

    • Campaigns and Organizing

    We’re actively campaigning for:

  • Living wage for all journalists
  • Protection for freelancers from late payment
  • Stronger whistleblower protections
  • Greater diversity in newsrooms
  • Safety for journalists covering protests and conflicts

    • Community

  • Monthly branch meetings (online and in-person)
  • Member forum for discussion and mutual support (forum.nuj-lcb.org.uk)
  • Social events and networking
  • Solidarity with journalists facing attacks on press freedom

    • Our Structure

    The branch is run democratically by elected officers who serve the membership. We hold:

  • Monthly branch meetings – Open to all members
  • Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Elections and major decisions
  • Special meetings – Called as needed for urgent issues

    • All decisions are made by members, for members.

    Get Involved

    Attend Meetings

    Join us at our monthly meetings to:

  • Have your say on branch business
  • Vote on campaigns and priorities
  • Meet fellow journalists
  • Learn about current issues

    • Meetings are hybrid (in-person and online) to maximize accessibility.

    Volunteer

    We’re always looking for members to:

  • Join organizing campaigns
  • Help with member recruitment
  • Serve on committees
  • Support new members

    • Stand for Election

    Officers are elected annually at the AGM. Consider standing if you want to:

  • Lead campaigns
  • Represent members
  • Shape branch priorities
  • Make a real difference

Contact Us

General inquiries: contact@nuj-lcb.org.uk

Urgent workplace issues: Members can contact their chapel rep or branch officers directly.

Join our forum: forum.nuj-lcb.org.uk

Video meetings: convene.nuj-lcb.org.uk

Find Us

We meet regularly at venues across central London. Check our Events page for upcoming meetings and their locations.

Virtual attendance is always available via our BigBlueButton platform – no account needed, just click the link.

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NUJ London Central Branch is part of the National Union of Journalists. We’re an independent trade union dedicated to the protection and promotion of the interests of journalists and the freedom of the press.