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- NUJ policy making – It could be YOU – At the Seaside!
• How does the NUJ decide policy?
• Who gets to make these decisions and when?
• It could be you, at the seaside in the spring.
It’s Brighton…it’s the seaside…the sun is shining…and you are in a meeting! The Delegate Meeting (DM) is the policy making body of the NUJ, made up of delegates from branches across the UK, the Republic of Ireland (and mainland Europe!).
DM next meets in Brighton in the week beginning Monday 19 April 2027 starting online (accessible to all members) and face-to-face in-person from Friday 23 April to Sunday 25 April, when policy resolutions are decided.
The West of England branch is entitled to five delegates and is calling for members to put their names forward. The branch wants a good blend in its delegation, and particularly to include younger members to help set policy for their own futures.
This is a great opportunity to find out how the union works, meet journalists from every sector, and contribute to addressing challenges (many) and opportunities (also many) that lie ahead.
• What is AI doing to journalism?
• What is happening to public service broadcasting?
• Is public order and anti-terrorism legislation restricting freedom to report, film and photograph?
• How does quality journalism find a broader audience in a polarised world?
If you would like to be part of our branch delegation let branch secretary Simon Chapman know at swenuj@proton.me and/or come to the next branch meeting online on 09 November, 6.30pm. All costs – travel, accommodation and daily living – are met by the union.
The November meeting will also decide what motions the West of England branch will put forward to DM.
AND…. put forward names to sit on union bodies that help to deal with issues and implement policy between DMs. These bodies all need members with ideas, judgement and enthusiasm.
These include
National Executive Council; Broadcasting Council; Digital Media Council; Ethics Council; Freelance Council; Magazines, Journals & Books Council; Newspapers and Agencies Council; Photographers’ Council; Public Relations and Communications Council.
A number of bodies are elected directly by the Delegate Meeting, including the Equality Council; Disabled Members Council; NUJ Extra (the NUJ charity) trustees; delegates to the TUC and Women’s TUC, and the 60+ Council.
Nominations for all these bodies have to be submitted by the branch by 1pm on Wednesday 18 November 2027 – so our next branch meeting on Monday 9 November is when we will decide.
Don’t hold back – your talent is needed.