The National Union of Journalists has shut its Manchester office after 115 years.
The union has had an office in the city since 1907, when the union was established.
Initially it was in the home of its first general secretary, William Watts, then it moved adjacent to the Manchester Guardian. It has since been based at several buildings in the city, most recently 111 Piccadilly.
“Just as the industry has changed and continues to evolve in the face of new technologies and methods of working, the requirements for having such a base has changed too,” explained NUJ Senior Organiser, Chris Morley.
“But the Manchester team is still very much in place serving members throughout the Northern and Midlands region.”
While there won’t be a permanently staffed office anymore, members will be able to organise in-person meetings at the 111 Piccadilly space.
