Dutch Association of Journalists

Last updated
NVJ
Formation1884
Headquarters Amsterdam
Location
Membership
7904
Chair
Folkert Jensma
Affiliations International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)
Website https://www.nvj.nl/

The Dutch Association of Journalists (Dutch: Nederlandse Vereniging van Journalisten, NVJ) is a national trade union for journalists, part of the Federation of Dutch Trade Unions. [1] Anyone who fits the description of journalist in the broadest sense of the term can be a member. This includes reporters, investigative journalists, photographers, editors and producers. Both those who work full-time or part-time in any of these capacities are members. [1] [2] The association publishes the Villamedia Magazine, focused on journalism news. [3]

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The aims of the association are to defend the freedom of the press against governmental and other threats, as well as to defend and improve the work conditions of journalists. The association also strives to defend and maintain journalistic integrity and ethics. It provides legal aid to its members, gives out press cards, and takes part in conflict-resolution between journalists and their employers, and engages in strike action. [4] [5]

As of November 2023 the chair of the NVJ is Folkert Jensma, former editor-in-chief of the NRC , who was elected with 95% of the vote. Rowan Blijd was elected vice-chair. [6]

History

In 1884 the Dutch Journalist Circle (Dutch: Nederlandse Journalisten Kring, NJK) was founded by A.G.C. van Duyl senior, then editor in chief of the Algemeen Dagblad . The NJK's aim was to increase solidarity among journalists and serve as a platform for them to discuss and advance their interests. [7]

In 1898 prominent journalist, theologian and future Prime Minister Abraham Kuyper became chair of the NJK, greatly raising its reputation and influence. [8]

Due to the pillarization of the Netherlands at the time, Catholics and Protestants set up their own alternative journalistic associations in the years after the NJK's founding. [9] However, the NJK remained the largest and most influential, with the Catholic association having 14 publications as its members in 1902 as opposed to the 250 members of the NJK. [9]

In 1949 the various journalistic associations decided to cooperate in the Federation of Dutch Journalists (FNJ), which in 1968, with the erosion of pillarization, combined to form the NVJ. [9]

International affiliations

The NVJ is a member of International Freedom of Expression Exchange, a virtual network of non-governmental organizations that protects the right to freedom of speech globally, and campaigns to defend journalists, writers and others who are persecuted for exercising their right to free speech.

De NVJ is a member of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).

Membership

YearMembershipComments
19977705
19988140
19998634
20009025
20019209Increase in membership due in part to recruitment efforts started in 2000
20029530
20039285
20048998
20058675
20068480
20078183Loss of members due in part to purging of non-due paying members, shrinking of the journalistic profession, and reorganization of media sectors.
20088243
20098313
20108184
20117944
20127651
20137398
20207904 [10]
20218320 [11]
20227886 [12]

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  2. ↑ Bakker, Piet; Vasterman (2007). "The Dutch Media Landscape". European Media Governance: National and Regional Dimensions (1 ed.). Intellect. doi:10.2307/j.ctv36xvjsj.17. ISBN   978-1-84150-192-5. JSTOR   j.ctv36xvjsj.
  3. ↑ Villamedia. "Villamedia — Website over journalistiek". Villamedia — Website over journalistiek (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  4. ↑ "Overeenstemming over loon journalisten, staking van de baan". nos.nl (in Dutch). 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  5. ↑ "Nieuwsredacties staken uit onvrede over cao-onderhandelingen". nos.nl (in Dutch). 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  6. ↑ "NVJ - Folkert Jensma en Rowan Blijd verkozen tot nieuwe voorzitter en vice-voorzitter NVJ". www.nvj.nl (in Dutch). 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  7. ↑ "Oprichting". Nederlandse Vereniging van Journalisten. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  8. ↑ Hartsman, Rob (2023-10-31). "Kuypers artikelen waren 'met goud omzoomd'". Historisch Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  9. 1 2 3 "Oprichting". Nederlandse Vereniging van Journalisten. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  10. ↑ https://www.nvj.nl/system/files_force/Jaarverslag%20NVJ%202020.pdf
  11. ↑ https://www.nvj.nl/system/files_force/NVJ%20Jaarverslag%202021.pdf
  12. ↑ https://www.nvj.nl/system/files_force/NVJ%20Jaarverslag%202022.pdf
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