The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is a trade union for journalists in the Gambia. It was established in 1978 by a group of journalists, led by the veteran Gambian journalist and publisher William Dixon Colley (1913-2001).[1] Other co-founders included Deyda Hydara (1946-2004), Melvin B. Jones and Pap Saine.
Around 200 journalists in the field of print and electronic media are registered members of the GPU.[1]