29 November 2011
25 November 2011
Our Banner!
Thanks to our Branch Secretary, we now have our very own banner to rally round. Look out for it next Wednesday 30 November at the march: 11.30 in Victoria Gardens.
24 November 2011
Defend pensions - come and join the day of action
On Wednesday, November 30, a national day of action will be held to defend public sector pensions. A number of sister unions will be striking on the day, while rallies, marches and protests will be held around the country.
This promises to be the largest co-ordinated action by trade unions for many years. As NUJ members, it is important we recognise the campaign and offer our support. Some of our fellow members will be on strike, while the attacks on public sector pensions affect everyone. Even if individual members do not take part, it is vital that journalists report the day’s events fairly and accurately
The NUJ will be represented at the march in Brighton, so please come along and look out for the banner. Those taking part will assemble at 11.30am at Victoria Gardens for a march to The Level. More details at: http://falseeconomy.org.uk/nov30/event/brighton-hove-march-and-rally
Look at the special website featuring news, videos and resources for the campaign on pensions: http://pensionsjustice.org.uk/
If you can't make the Brighton march there is also information on what’s happening, when and where around the region and the rest of country: http://falseeconomy.org.uk/nov30/uk/all
More details from the NUJ at http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=2296
See also the posting below about the Save our local news campaign.
This promises to be the largest co-ordinated action by trade unions for many years. As NUJ members, it is important we recognise the campaign and offer our support. Some of our fellow members will be on strike, while the attacks on public sector pensions affect everyone. Even if individual members do not take part, it is vital that journalists report the day’s events fairly and accurately
The NUJ will be represented at the march in Brighton, so please come along and look out for the banner. Those taking part will assemble at 11.30am at Victoria Gardens for a march to The Level. More details at: http://falseeconomy.org.uk/nov30/event/brighton-hove-march-and-rally
Look at the special website featuring news, videos and resources for the campaign on pensions: http://pensionsjustice.org.uk/
If you can't make the Brighton march there is also information on what’s happening, when and where around the region and the rest of country: http://falseeconomy.org.uk/nov30/uk/all
More details from the NUJ at http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=2296
See also the posting below about the Save our local news campaign.
Save Our Local News
Save Our Local News! Message from the BBC Brighton NUJ chapel:
Dear listener,
We write to ask you for your support in helping to avert cuts to BBC Sussex which will seriously affect the quality of your local radio station.
You are not being told the truth by the BBC – here are the full facts.
The BBC has told you that there will be changes at BBC Sussex because of the cutbacks imposed by its Delivering Quality First programme. It has said that the afternoon programme and some other shows will be shared across stations.
But in fact the BBC has also announced plans to cut the equivalent of up to twelve staff jobs at BBC Sussex – a total of about one third of the staff.
The programmes that you listen to and contribute to require a small number of highly trained people, with an intimate knowledge of the kind of things that are of interest to listeners just like you.
So, if the BBC cuts one third of staff at BBC Sussex, then the quality of your programmes will inevitably suffer.
Fewer people will mean we can’t do the job that we have been doing for so many years. It will seriously affect our ability to report on the issues that concern you and in time it could affect the long-term chance of BBC Sussex surviving as a service.
We ask you to log on to the BBC website and register your views on the risk to BBC Sussex - your local radio station before 21st December.
You need to go here: http://consultations.external.bbc.co.uk/bbc/dqf/. Click 'Online consultation' and read the section 'Delivering Quality First: Public Consultation - Section 4: Nations and Regions'
You can read about what the BBC says and then you can register your own views.
BBC Brighton NUJ chapel
Dear listener,
We write to ask you for your support in helping to avert cuts to BBC Sussex which will seriously affect the quality of your local radio station.
You are not being told the truth by the BBC – here are the full facts.
The BBC has told you that there will be changes at BBC Sussex because of the cutbacks imposed by its Delivering Quality First programme. It has said that the afternoon programme and some other shows will be shared across stations.
But in fact the BBC has also announced plans to cut the equivalent of up to twelve staff jobs at BBC Sussex – a total of about one third of the staff.
The programmes that you listen to and contribute to require a small number of highly trained people, with an intimate knowledge of the kind of things that are of interest to listeners just like you.
So, if the BBC cuts one third of staff at BBC Sussex, then the quality of your programmes will inevitably suffer.
Fewer people will mean we can’t do the job that we have been doing for so many years. It will seriously affect our ability to report on the issues that concern you and in time it could affect the long-term chance of BBC Sussex surviving as a service.
We ask you to log on to the BBC website and register your views on the risk to BBC Sussex - your local radio station before 21st December.
You need to go here: http://consultations.external.bbc.co.uk/bbc/dqf/. Click 'Online consultation' and read the section 'Delivering Quality First: Public Consultation - Section 4: Nations and Regions'
You can read about what the BBC says and then you can register your own views.
BBC Brighton NUJ chapel
21 November 2011
Support BBC journalists
BBC Local Radio journalists are facing 25% job cuts and have balloted for strike action. The Brighton & Mid-Sussex Branch of the NUJ has organised a meeting to discuss what's happening and how we can help. Paul Siegert and Paul Sawtell will be there from BBC Sussex NUJ. Please try and get along.
It's:
Monday, November 21, 8pm
Lord Nelson (back room), Trafalgar Street, Brighton.
It's:
Monday, November 21, 8pm
Lord Nelson (back room), Trafalgar Street, Brighton.
08 November 2011
Next meeting: What can your union do for you? What can you do for your union?
Calling all NUJ members!
What can your union do for you? What can you do for your union? Come along and find out...
Our next Brighton & Sussex NUJ branch meeting will take place:
7pm Monday November 14
at the Redroaster Cafe, St James's Street, Brighton
We will be joined by national officer (publishing) Don Mackglew
On the agenda for our November meeting:
- Election of branch committee members
At our October meeting a committee slate was proposed:
Peter Knight (as branch secretary)
Phil Mellows (as branch treasurer)
Amy Riley
Adam Powley
Adam Oxford
Fred Pipes
An Argus rep
A BBC rep
Come to the meeting or email us if you wish to stand for any of these positions, branch chair, equalities officer, health & safety officer, and any specific position you think our branch should have for its members. We hope to create a flexible and open branch committee to meet all members' needs, which is open to anyone who wants to come and take part. The more the merrier. Please call or email if you'd like further information about standing for any of these positions, what's involved and how you can help.
- Further job losses at the Argus
A report from Argus workers about management's plans and a discussion about how we can all build support for any action.
- Balloting for action in the BBC in response to cuts
Do you work for the BBC? Have you received your ballot yet? Come along to this meeting to find support.
http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=2299
- Supporting potential public sector strike action over pensions on November 30
What is your opinion on the strike? How can NUJ members support the fight for fair pensions for all? Shall we get a branch banner and march alongside fellow workers?
- Festive season party!
It's that time of year again... What shall we do? Come along with ideas for venues and events.
- Any other business
As always, what can we do to help you? How can you help your union?
Our union is only as good as we make it and your involvement is greatly welcomed, so please email us with any ideas, future meeting topics, further agenda items and your concerns, problems and news. Solidarity is strength.
Call or email any time.
Thanks,
Peter Knight
(acting) branch secretary
nujbrighton@gmail.com
What can your union do for you? What can you do for your union? Come along and find out...
Our next Brighton & Sussex NUJ branch meeting will take place:
7pm Monday November 14
at the Redroaster Cafe, St James's Street, Brighton
We will be joined by national officer (publishing) Don Mackglew
On the agenda for our November meeting:
- Election of branch committee members
At our October meeting a committee slate was proposed:
Peter Knight (as branch secretary)
Phil Mellows (as branch treasurer)
Amy Riley
Adam Powley
Adam Oxford
Fred Pipes
An Argus rep
A BBC rep
Come to the meeting or email us if you wish to stand for any of these positions, branch chair, equalities officer, health & safety officer, and any specific position you think our branch should have for its members. We hope to create a flexible and open branch committee to meet all members' needs, which is open to anyone who wants to come and take part. The more the merrier. Please call or email if you'd like further information about standing for any of these positions, what's involved and how you can help.
- Further job losses at the Argus
A report from Argus workers about management's plans and a discussion about how we can all build support for any action.
- Balloting for action in the BBC in response to cuts
Do you work for the BBC? Have you received your ballot yet? Come along to this meeting to find support.
http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=2299
- Supporting potential public sector strike action over pensions on November 30
What is your opinion on the strike? How can NUJ members support the fight for fair pensions for all? Shall we get a branch banner and march alongside fellow workers?
- Festive season party!
It's that time of year again... What shall we do? Come along with ideas for venues and events.
- Any other business
As always, what can we do to help you? How can you help your union?
Our union is only as good as we make it and your involvement is greatly welcomed, so please email us with any ideas, future meeting topics, further agenda items and your concerns, problems and news. Solidarity is strength.
Call or email any time.
Thanks,
Peter Knight
(acting) branch secretary
nujbrighton@gmail.com
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