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'It's cultural vandalism': tears and anger as Observer staff end Guardian era inews.co.uk/news/its-cul... @theipaper.com @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @shattenstone.bsky.social @gonuj.org
'It's cultural vandalism': tears and anger as Observer staff end Guardian era
Guardian staff 'banged out' Observer colleagues in emotional scenes as the Sunday paper transfers to start-up Tortoise Media from Tuesday
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April 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
'It's cultural vandalism': tears and anger as Observer staff end Guardian era inews.co.uk/news/its-cul... @theipaper.com @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @shattenstone.bsky.social @gonuj.org
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I've reviewed dozens of books over the last decade for the Observer, which moves next week to new ownership. I'm grateful to books editor Ursula Kenny and the New Review. Here are some of the ones I've enjoyed, starting with Putin's People by Catherine Belton www.theguardian.com/books/2020/a...
Putin's People by Catherine Belton review – relentless and convincing
This is the most remarkable account so far of Putin’s rise from a KGB operative to deadly agent provocateur in the hated west
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April 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I've reviewed dozens of books over the last decade for the Observer, which moves next week to new ownership. I'm grateful to books editor Ursula Kenny and the New Review. Here are some of the ones I've enjoyed, starting with Putin's People by Catherine Belton www.theguardian.com/books/2020/a...
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Tomorrow is the final day at The Observer for the vast majority of journalists I know who work there - including the entire team of the New Review. I'll be interested to see in what form the paper continues at Tortoise, but whatever comes next it really is the end of an era. Very strange times.
April 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Tomorrow is the final day at The Observer for the vast majority of journalists I know who work there - including the entire team of the New Review. I'll be interested to see in what form the paper continues at Tortoise, but whatever comes next it really is the end of an era. Very strange times.
Observer staff were ‘banged out’ of the building this evening.
Our best wishes to everyone.
Our best wishes to everyone.
April 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Observer staff were ‘banged out’ of the building this evening.
Our best wishes to everyone.
Our best wishes to everyone.
UPDATE: NUJ achieves concessions for Guardian & Observer journalists
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists
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The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
@nujofficial.bsky.social
NUJ achieves concessions for Guardian & Observer journalists
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists, following members' collective opposition to the sale of...
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January 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
UPDATE: NUJ achieves concessions for Guardian & Observer journalists
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
@nujofficial.bsky.social
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
@nujofficial.bsky.social
Hi Steve, we'll have an update shortly, which we'll post here. Thanks for your interest
January 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Hi Steve, we'll have an update shortly, which we'll post here. Thanks for your interest
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Please have a read of Penny's article! AI & Copyright, the ongoing saga.
@nujlfb.bsky.social Please could you share our blog post on AI and copyright? Thanks. oxfordnuj.wordpress.com/2025/01/10/g...
Generative AI and copyright: why you should respond to the government consultation
The UK government is consulting on potential changes to copyright law that would make it easier for the AI industry to exploit creative work produced by humans. This has serious implications for NU…
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January 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Please have a read of Penny's article! AI & Copyright, the ongoing saga.
👀 Observer newspaper deal attacts government scrutiny (£)
"Officials have sent letters to the Guardian and Tortoise requesting information about the proposed buyout of The Observer, to help judge whether the deal needs further scrutiny"
www.ft.com/content/20e2... @financialtimes.com
"Officials have sent letters to the Guardian and Tortoise requesting information about the proposed buyout of The Observer, to help judge whether the deal needs further scrutiny"
www.ft.com/content/20e2... @financialtimes.com
Observer newspaper deal attracts government scrutiny
Structure and funding of acquisition by digital start-up Tortoise and other investors to be examined
www.ft.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
👀 Observer newspaper deal attacts government scrutiny (£)
"Officials have sent letters to the Guardian and Tortoise requesting information about the proposed buyout of The Observer, to help judge whether the deal needs further scrutiny"
www.ft.com/content/20e2... @financialtimes.com
"Officials have sent letters to the Guardian and Tortoise requesting information about the proposed buyout of The Observer, to help judge whether the deal needs further scrutiny"
www.ft.com/content/20e2... @financialtimes.com
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MPs object to Observer transfer. At the time of writing 18 MPs had signed. Please check whether your MP is among them; congratulate them if so; and encourage them to join if not. 🙏
#savetheobserver @gonuj.org
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#savetheobserver @gonuj.org
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MPs object to Observer transfer - ask yours to join them
ask them to sign Early Day Motion 546
www.londonfreelance.org
January 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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🎶 And a Sunday paper for free 🎶
A reminder of the strength of feeling and sense of disbelief among Guardian/Observer @gonuj.org journalists over the mystery giveaway of the world’s oldest Sunday paper to a start-up podcaster that has trimmed its losses by cutting staff numbers ⤵️
A reminder of the strength of feeling and sense of disbelief among Guardian/Observer @gonuj.org journalists over the mystery giveaway of the world’s oldest Sunday paper to a start-up podcaster that has trimmed its losses by cutting staff numbers ⤵️
December 31, 2024 at 3:43 PM
🎶 And a Sunday paper for free 🎶
A reminder of the strength of feeling and sense of disbelief among Guardian/Observer @gonuj.org journalists over the mystery giveaway of the world’s oldest Sunday paper to a start-up podcaster that has trimmed its losses by cutting staff numbers ⤵️
A reminder of the strength of feeling and sense of disbelief among Guardian/Observer @gonuj.org journalists over the mystery giveaway of the world’s oldest Sunday paper to a start-up podcaster that has trimmed its losses by cutting staff numbers ⤵️
Happy Christmas to you, too!
December 20, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Happy Christmas to you, too!
PS: Happiest of birthdays to Billy Bragg, who came to our strike, sang timeless songs, and raised our hearts
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December 20, 2024 at 5:23 PM
PS: Happiest of birthdays to Billy Bragg, who came to our strike, sang timeless songs, and raised our hearts
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In the meantime, and despite the trying circumstances in which we find ourselves, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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December 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
In the meantime, and despite the trying circumstances in which we find ourselves, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
(8/8)
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GONUJ has informed the company of our intention to take part in disruptive industrial action short of a strike in the New Year. If there are no improvements to mitigations or progress on governance reforms, GONUJ will vote to set substantive new strike dates for later in January.
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December 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
GONUJ has informed the company of our intention to take part in disruptive industrial action short of a strike in the New Year. If there are no improvements to mitigations or progress on governance reforms, GONUJ will vote to set substantive new strike dates for later in January.
(7/8)
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GONUJ are seeking fundamental reforms to governance and strong protections for Observer and Guardian colleagues. While the company has offered some mitigations, they don’t go in any way far enough to protect the terms and conditions of all Observer and Guardian staff affected.
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December 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
GONUJ are seeking fundamental reforms to governance and strong protections for Observer and Guardian colleagues. While the company has offered some mitigations, they don’t go in any way far enough to protect the terms and conditions of all Observer and Guardian staff affected.
(6/8)
(6/8)
We were shocked that the Scott Trust chose to approve the deal while our members were on strike. Making the announcement a week before Christmas is further evidence of the contempt with which the Scott Trust and the company hold the pledge maintained for many decades of “living our values”.
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December 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
We were shocked that the Scott Trust chose to approve the deal while our members were on strike. Making the announcement a week before Christmas is further evidence of the contempt with which the Scott Trust and the company hold the pledge maintained for many decades of “living our values”.
(5/8)
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We also believe it represents a serious blow to the Guardian, ceding the UK news agenda to the right wing media at a time when liberal voices are needed more than ever. Historic industrial action, backed by a 93% mandate, laid bare the strength of feeling against this deal.
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December 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
We also believe it represents a serious blow to the Guardian, ceding the UK news agenda to the right wing media at a time when liberal voices are needed more than ever. Historic industrial action, backed by a 93% mandate, laid bare the strength of feeling against this deal.
(4/8)
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GONUJ are appalled at the decision to approve the sale of the Observer, in a deal we think will be disastrous for the future of the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper and for liberal journalism.
(3/8)
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Tortoise-Observer deal signed and Lucy Rock named print editor
Tortoise Media has formally signed the deal to buy The Observer and appointed Lucy Rock as the brand's editor (print).
pressgazette.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
GONUJ are appalled at the decision to approve the sale of the Observer, in a deal we think will be disastrous for the future of the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper and for liberal journalism.
(3/8)
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
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Guardian and Observer staff striking to stop the sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media lost up to four days’ pay in order to do so. The link to donate to the NUJ’s Guardian and Observer staff hardship fund is here: www.nuj.org.uk/resource/gua...
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Guardian & Observer journalists Hardship Fund
Donate to the Fund to show solidarity and support colleagues in need of financial assistance.
www.nuj.org.uk
December 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Guardian and Observer staff striking to stop the sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media lost up to four days’ pay in order to do so. The link to donate to the NUJ’s Guardian and Observer staff hardship fund is here: www.nuj.org.uk/resource/gua...
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As we head into the Christmas break, GONUJ want to thank everyone who has supported us, with donations, statements, letters, reposts, and of course joining us on our strike days. Your solidarity is so much appreciated.
We also wanted to update you all on where things stand.
🧵 (1/8)
We also wanted to update you all on where things stand.
🧵 (1/8)
December 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
As we head into the Christmas break, GONUJ want to thank everyone who has supported us, with donations, statements, letters, reposts, and of course joining us on our strike days. Your solidarity is so much appreciated.
We also wanted to update you all on where things stand.
🧵 (1/8)
We also wanted to update you all on where things stand.
🧵 (1/8)
The journalists really REALLY gave a fuck and have been fighting for three months to stop this… completely ignored by bosses. 😔
December 19, 2024 at 10:53 PM
The journalists really REALLY gave a fuck and have been fighting for three months to stop this… completely ignored by bosses. 😔
