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\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cQuality information depends on decent working conditions for all media workers and young journalists should be no exception,\u201d says the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). On 7 October, the Federation will mark the World Day for Decent Work by launching a global survey to assess the needs of young media workers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>In recent decades, precarious working conditions, including\u00a0poor pay<\/a>, lack of contracts, heavy workloads, and stress and job insecurity have blighted the news sector. Young workers have particularly suffered.<\/p>\n

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Sharply increasing inflation has brought issues to a head, exacerbated by\u00a0 media anti-union policies and legislation limiting freelancers\u2019 rights to organise. The loss of physical newsrooms after the coronavirus pandemic also contributed to isolating those who just joined the profession.<\/p>\n

In Uganda, a\u00a0survey by the African Centre for Media Excellence<\/a>\u00a0shows that about three-quarters of journalists earn no more than 1 million Ugandan shillings (\u20ac250) a month.<\/p>\n

In Indonesia, the\u00a0Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI)<\/a>, reports similar results, with a high number of journalists reportedly being paid under Jakarta\u2019s 2023 provincial minimum wage of 4.9 million rupiah (\u20ac300) a month.<\/p>\n

In Switzerland, a 2023 survey has highlighted<\/a>\u00a0the level of pessimism about the future of the profession among young journalists with\u00a0the majority considering it unlikely that they will work as journalists for their entire professional life.<\/p>\n

Across the world, journalists and media workers are taking industrial action to defend local news (UK<\/a>), demand pay rises (Argentina<\/a>,\u00a0Spain<\/a>,\u00a0Egypt<\/a>) and fight for decent working conditions (Turkey<\/a>,\u00a0United States<\/a>). In many instances, young journalists are leading the campaigns.<\/p>\n

Unions have started providing support to youth in this deteriorating working environment.\u00a0 In Argentina, the Press Union of Buenos Aires (SiPreBA) launched a campaign in August 2023 on press workers\u2019 rights aimed at young journalists called\u00a0“Caja de herramientas”.<\/a>\u00a0It consists of a series of videos pointing at young journalists\u2019 daily challenges.<\/p>\n

In Asia- Pacific, the IFJ and its affiliates have run a series of regional bootcamps under the central theme of \u2018Future Power\u2019, designed to build the capacities of young union leaders and activists among.<\/p>\n

The IFJ wants to hear the views of more young journalists and has invited all media workers under 35 to participate in its survey (here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

It is available in English, French, and Spanish and asks journalists about daily work challenges and expectations towards unions.<\/p>\n

IFJ President Dominique Pradali\u00e9 said:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u201cBecoming a journalist today can be like jumping off a cliff blindfold. It is vital that unions provide a safety net to secure the future of journalism. Young reporters and photographers must be empowered to tell the truth, abide by strong ethical standards, and earn a decent living. The quality of information depends on it. Democracy requires trustworthy information. Our survey is a unique opportunity for young journalists to have their say globally. We encourage affiliates to share it widely to maximise the results\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

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