Laura Davison

Laura Davison is a British trade union leader.

Davison worked at the BBC, where she worked in local radio. She joined the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and in 2007 she began working full-time for the union. Initially, she was national organiser for newspapers and news agencies, then moved to cover broadcasting. In this role, she secured recognition for the union at the Press Association.

In 2024, Davison was elected as general secretary of the NUJ, defeating Natasha Hirst by 1,976 votes to 644. She stated that her priorities would include defending media freedom, internationalism, and improving the pay and conditions of members.

References

  1. 1 2 Lindford, Paul (10 October 2024). "Long-time official Laura Davison is elected NUJ general secretary". Hold the Front Page. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Laura Davison: why I'm seeking your vote to be the next general secretary of the NUJ". Morning Star. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
  3. ↑ "Laura Davison elected as NUJ leader". Morning Star. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2026.