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Questions frequently asked about
joining the NUJ
- Q. Why should
I join?
- Q. I work for
a book publisher - am I eligible to
join?
- Q. What if
this isn't my only job?
- Q. How much
will it cost?
- Q. How do I
join?
- Q. What if I
can't find a proposer or seconder?
- Q. What if we
haven't answered your question?
- Q. Why should
I join?
- A. The NUJ is committed to providing
protection at work, improvements in pay and
conditions, a free legal advice service, expert
advice on copyright issues, a national press card
scheme and first class vocational and trade union
training, as well as campaigning on employment
rights, health and safety issues, and press and
broadcasting freedom. The union also provides an
excellent membership
benefits package.
- Q. I work for
a book publisher - am I eligible to join the
NUJ?
- A. The NUJ represents writers, editors,
photographers, illustrators, designers, and
editorial, production, marketing, advertising and
systems staff working editorially in book and
electronic publishing. However, because the NUJ's
membership is defined by what you do rather than
who you work for, not all book workers are
eligible. If in doubt contact our membership
secretary.
- Q. What if
this isn't my only job?
- A. To qualify for membership, more than 50%
of your income must come from journalism which,
by definition, includes all the jobs listed
above.
- Q. How much
will it cost?
- A. Book workers pay a maximum of £12.84 per
month. If you earn less than £15, 400 per year
then you pay less. For details see the contributions calculator. A
small increase, effective 1 March 2010, was
decided at ADM 2009.
- Q. How do I
join?
- A. You can download an application form from
the official NUJ
Site though it is not currently possible to
apply for membership on-line. If you work for a
company with an NUJ chapel (workplace Branch),
contact the MoC or FoC (Mother or Father of
Chapel) who should be able to sort out a proposer
and seconder for you. If you are not sure whether
there is a chapel at your workplace contact the
membership
secretary.
- Q. What if I
can't find a proposer or seconder?
- A. Fill in the form and return it as usual.
If the branch needs any more information to
approve your membership we will contact you.
- Q. What if we
haven't answered your question?
- A. Contact details for the branch and the
Union are given on the contacts page. Please
contact any of us more information.
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