Keep broadcasting public conference

The TUC is hosting a conference next month called Keep Broadcasting Public where media campaigners and trade unionists will discuss the BBC's new charter, to be awarded in December 2006. TUC general secretary Brendan Barber will introduce the event and there will be a presentation about the Government's white paper on how the BBC should be run and funded. The event runs from 9.30am until 4pm on Saturday, March 18, at the TUC Congress Centre in Great Russell Street, London. Registration is open to NUJ members and costs £10, or £7 concs including lunch.