An independent, vibrant, self-critical press is a cornerstone of democracy, and it is currently under attack from all quarters. The NUJ strives to preserve media workers’ rights, whether on the newsroom floor or in the field, freelance or salaried, all of whom toil on behalf of the public’s right to know and its desire to be informed.
The Union lobbies government and employers in defence of press freedom and acts to protect it when it comes under threat.
A strong and active union is one of the few remaining means that writers, editors, journalists and photographers have at our disposal for defending and preserving our livelihoods from the ravages of neo-liberalism. If these issues are of concern to you, please join us in the struggle for a better future.
Who we are
NUJ Netherlands is the Dutch branch of the National Union of Journalists (UK and Ireland). It is comprised of English-speaking (photo)journalists, writers, and editors living and working in Holland.
Why join NUJ
If you work in editorial, design or photography, in newspapers, magazines, books, TV, radio, public relations or new media, as a salaried staff member or on a freelance basis, the NUJ is the union for you. For a complete list of industrial sectors in which the NUJ is active, see the NUJ About page.
The many advantages of being a member of our trade union can be found on the Membership benefits page. To find out more about how the NUJ assists freelance writers or photographers, see Freelance.
You can access the archive of the Journalist to find out more about the union magazine. NUJ Informed is the regular newsletter from the National Executive Council.
Here is our letter of introduction (PDF)
Please contact the branch if you have any further questions or want to discuss the benefits of joining the NUJ.
TEN GOOD REASONS TO JOIN NUJ NETHERLANDS
NUJ puts spotlight on the safety of women
The NUJ celebrates IWD2023
Journalists threatened for doing their job
Grants of up to €20,000 to support freelance journalists
New Reach pay offer after strike action
Freelancer Support Scheme
Freelancers’ home addresses to be kept under wraps
Breakthrough on freelancers pay rates
It is becoming increasingly unsafe for journalists to report in the Netherlands: international fact-finding mission finds
Ukraine Appeal
Support to our sister organisations in Ukraine
Help map the state of freelance journalism
Reporting Sinterklaas – advice and updates
Ethical reporting of the Afghan crisis, asylum and refugees
Peter R. de Vries 1956 – 2021
We stand shoulder to shoulder with our Dutch and international colleagues in condemning the attack on Peter R. de Vries
We call for the release of Belarus journalists
