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he union’s welfare charity trustees have thanked all those who have contributed to the Covid-19 appeal


-- so far raising more than £30,000. But more is needed, particularly for our freelance colleagues, so please put it on your agenda and donate. Chris Wheal, chair of the NUJ Extra trustees, said: “We have agreed to fund affected members for two months. We will review that when we see the


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details of the level of government support available. Te feedback so far from those we have helped is that this is a welcomed and sensible approach.” Te charity’s rules have changed so all those adversely affected can apply for funds.


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Journalism Emergency Relief Fund: Google is funding small and medium-sized news organisations producing original news for local communities. Apply on the fund’s website: htps://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/ journalism-emergency-relief-fund


European Journalism COVID-19 Support Fund: this scheme funded by the Facebook Journalism Project supports community, local and regional European news organisations. Find out more at: htps:// europeanjournalism.fund/


For more funds, go to the News Media Association website: htp://www.newsmediauk.org/ Latest/google-launches-journalism- emergency-relief-fund


time when they most need its help. Chris Frost, chair of the finance commitee, said: “Tere have been a few calls for a subs’ freeze, but that isn’t the answer. To be a member, you need to pay a sub and now more than ever is the time when people need support and help from the NUJ. Clearly, people are losing money and we are sympathetic to that. But there is flexibility in the subs structure for people to move to a lower rate and the 1 per cent rule, as ever, applies. Te emergency commitee has agreed that the lowest rate available is £5 per month or £60 per year, as the rule book allows. “Te union needs subs to operate, to


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get us through the Covid crisis and the years to come. Branches must not let people leave the union because they say they cannot afford the membership fee and encourage them to apply for a more manageable rate, so they can continue to have access to the union’s services. “Te union must be able to function, so our officials can continue to deal with the day-to-day problems members are facing because of Covid-19, to negotiate with employers and put pressure on the government.”


ranches should be helping people who are losing work to move to new sub rates rather than leave the union – just at a


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