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14 Working class people kept out of journalism Disadvantaged face massive barriers


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ugust and the silly season hiatus of news is upon us. Parliament is in recess and lots of us will be enjoying holidays, hopefully without too many adverse weather conditions.


In this issue, our cover feature by Kath Grant looks at the class ceiling in journalism and how working-


class people can find it hard to break into the profession. Steve Bird, the NUJ chapel chair, talks about dealing with the issues thrown up by AI in the workplace and Neil Merrick considers how tenants are given a voice in reports on housing. Ray Massey, the Mail’s motoring editor, chats to Jonathan Sale for our media anniversary series on the birth and development of motoring writing. And broadcaster and author Michael Crick answers the questions in our NUJ & Me Q&A. James Garrett charts a new course for members in the south


west and Ruth Addicott looks at working life in Norwich. Recently, I was delighted to accept the TUC’s award for best union journal of the year. Our magazine competed in a strong field that included entries from the large unions. Whatever you’re doing this month I hope you get some time to read your award-winning magazine.


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4 Global Radio to cut local news and jobs


Up to 40 journalists’ roles under threat


5 Rally for RTÉ funding in wake of pay scandal


More backing demanded from Irish government


6 NUJ speaks up for the s elf-employed


Freelance issues raised at pensioners’ assembly


7 UN investigating threat to Iranian journalists Union backs inquiry by international agency


On Media


Edwards story a great scoop


Page 09 Letters


Mothers, fathers and the great Bollock debate


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Explorers, comics and journalists


Page 22 Arts


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Features


8 Why local knowledge is vital for reporters Nottingham murders exposed ignorance


12 At last tenants are making the news The Grenfell disaster changed attitudes


20 When hacks first hit the highway Stuttering start for motoring journalism


24 Super-branch launched in bid to boost activity Mega-merger on trial in the south-west


Regulars


10 Spotlight – Norwich 26 Obituaries 27 And finally...


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