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THE IRISH JOURNALIST


Newsletter of the National Union of Journalists in Ireland November 2017 BIENNIAL IRISH DELEGATE CONFERENCE, DUBLIN, NOVEMBER 18


Valuing journalism at a time of challenge


‘Valuing Journalism’ is the theme of the Biennial Irish Delegate Conference, which takes place in the Gresham Hotel, Dublin,


on Saturday, November 18. The theme reflects the union’s commitment to


protecting journalists and journalism at a time when editorial values are under attack and newsrooms left bereft of resources. NUJ President Tim Dawson and General Secretary, Michelle Stanistreet, will address


delegates and the conference will be chaired by Belfast and District member Gerry Carson, who jointly chairs the IEC with Felicity McCall, Derry & North West branch. Motions dealing with pay, employment rights,


training, pensions and media freedom will be debated, while the topical issue of negotiating for equality will be the focus of a seminar chaired by Blathnaid Ní Chofaigh, Dublin Broadcasting branch. In all 15 motions have been submitted. (continued on page 2)


Cathal Mac Coille, pictured on left with some familiar faces at an NUJ protest outside Leinster House against Section 31 of Broadcasting Act in the early 1980s, will be among several NUJ members to receive Life Membership certificates this weekend. Also in the photo are Fintan Drury, Padraig Ó Ciardha, Charlie Bird, Sean Duignan and Sean O’Rourke.

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