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  • Message of solidarity to our colleagues at Iran International

    Message of solidarity to our colleagues at Iran International

    NUJ London Magazine Branch and its members stand in solidarity with NUJ Iran International Chapel in your fight to gain union recognition, and against the union-busting tactics of your management and the British Association of Journalists (BAJ).

    We are appalled at the behaviour of both your management and the BAJ in denying your right to be represented by the NUJ.

    We applaud your stand against this behaviour, and send our full support to those of you who have been put under management pressure in its attempt to force through its anti-democratic decision.

    We urge BAJ to do the right thing and step away from this deal to ensure a genuinely independent collective voice at Iran International.

    We are encouraging our branch members to join the social media campaign against this deal with the BAJ, and to appeal to the International Labour Organisation to take up your case.

    Please be assured that we will continue to monitor events in order to make clear our anger at the situation you have been placed in, and keep up support for your case.

    NUJ London Magazine Branch Committee

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  • London Magazine Branch meeting – the 1926 General Strike and the NUJ – Monday 21 September

    London Magazine Branch meeting – the 1926 General Strike and the NUJ – Monday 21 September

    Date and time: Monday 21 September, 6.30pm
    (Hybrid meeting – in person and online)

    Attend in person at: NUJ office, Headland House, 72 Acton Street, WC1X 9NB (nearest tube King’s Cross)

    Join the online Zoom meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84664235632?pwd=QwArwRinoTbJV7FXZwjXps2wqPEyZR.1

    Dear Colleagues

    This month’s meeting will lead off with a talk commemorating the centenary of the General Strike, including a fascinating look at the role of the media and NUJ members.

    The 1926 General Strike was a critical moment for the whole trade union movement, but it was also a challenge for anyone and everyone involved getting news and information about the strike out to a news-hungry population. Journalists were caught between their employers’ expectations and loyalty to the wider trade union movement. 

    Based on research into the strike in his home town of Hounslow, and NUJ records held in the Modern Records Centre at the University of Warwick, branch member Lewis Emery will take us back to those days, to a time when newsprint was king, when radio came of age, and social media meant street meetings and union rallies.

    To be followed by branch business.

    All welcome – we look forward to seeing you there.

    NUJ London Magazine Branch Committee

    Agenda

    • Guest speaker – Lewis Emery on the General Strike of 1926, followed by Branch business:
    • Approval of branch minutes
    • Donations to chapels in dispute / organising meeting / socials
    • Workplace reports
    • Report-back from Councils and Committees – NEC / MBJ Council
    • Delegates Meeting (NUJ biannual conference, 2027) motions discussion
    • AOB

    Contacts for any queries:

    Niall Mulholland (chair): nialldmulholland@gmail.com
    Alan Gibson (treasurer): alangibson10@hotmail.com

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  • London Cross Branch NUJ Summer Party

    London Cross Branch NUJ Summer Party

    Calling NUJ London members!

    Come and join us for drinks tonight. 🥂

    NUJ Cross Branch Summer Party
    From 6 pm, The Samuel Pepys
    48 Upper Thames Street
    Stew Lane, EC4V 3PT

    All NUJ members welcome. No need to RSVP – just bring yourself! Come and cool off in the garden…

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  • NUJ London Magazine Branch AGM (rescheduled) – Mon 20 Apr

    Monday 20 April, 6.30pm

    Venue: NUJ Headland House
    72 Acton Street
    London
    WC1X 9NB
    United Kingdom

    (Nearest Tube Stations: King’s Cross St Pancras, Russell Square, Angel)
    Or join by Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87481367106

    Guest speaker: Journalist Yvonne Ridley on war in Iran/Middle East and journalism

    Dear members,

    Due to technical problems our AGM has had to be rescheduled – now on 20 April and as well as our guest speaker, we will have Hula Elmi, the NUJ organiser for Magazines, Books and Wales, in attendance. Please make every effort to attend our hybrid AGM – it is your union! Hear reports from the last year and the challenges and opportunities ahead to build magazine membership and activity.

    Before we start the formal AGM business we will have a speaker on the Iran war and journalists. Yvonne Ridley is a veteran journalist covering wars and conflict, including in the Middle East (for more background information: About Yvonne – Yvonne Ridley)

    Reports of the last year will be given by the Chair, Membership secretary, and Treasurer and elections of a new committee. 

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    Please contact the branch officers on the contacts below if you wish to put yourself forward for a position on the committee and any ideas for planning activity for the year ahead. We encourage members to participate and help run the magazine branch. Can you help plan and organise our monthly meetings? 

    Join AGM Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87481367106

    Contact for any queries (please use all email addresses for a speedier response):

    Niall Mulholland (chair): nialldmulholland@gmail.com

    Mike Simons (membership officer): mikesimons@btinternet.com

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