Dear members
With summer sort of here, the NUJ summer party has been booked for Tuesday, July 10. It will be held at the Brunswick Pub in Holland Road, Hove (www.thebrunswick.net) starting at 7.30pm.
We will be having our regular branch meet first and then a general social.
We will also be able to provide a FREE drink so it would be great to see lots of members for a friendly get together with fellow NUJers. And why not bring along a friend if they are interested in joining?
23 June 2012
22 May 2012
Agenda for Branch meeting: May 23, 2012
Brighton & Mid-Sussex NUJ
Branch meeting: May 23, 2012
The Iron Duke, Waterloo Street, 7.30pm
AGENDA
Welcome
Apologies
New members
Treasurer’s report
Report from last meeting (on website)
Matters arising:
Branch email list
Stop March For England - thanks
Correspondence:
Request for support for World Pride 2012
Motions for Delegate Meeting
Please send motions in advance to nujbrighton@gmail.com
Chapel/freelance reports
Other reports
Any other business
Branch meeting: May 23, 2012
The Iron Duke, Waterloo Street, 7.30pm
AGENDA
Welcome
Apologies
New members
Treasurer’s report
Report from last meeting (on website)
Matters arising:
Branch email list
Stop March For England - thanks
Correspondence:
Request for support for World Pride 2012
Motions for Delegate Meeting
Please send motions in advance to nujbrighton@gmail.com
Chapel/freelance reports
Other reports
Any other business
20 May 2012
Branch meeting: Wednesday 23rd May
Branch meeting: Wednesday 23rd May, The Iron Duke, Brighton, 7.30pm
Our next branch meeting will take place at the Iron Duke pub in Brighton. The Iron Duke is easy to find, just off the seafront near to Brunswick Square - we'll be in the function room behind the main bar. The main item on the agenda will be branch motions for the NUJ Delegates Meeting in September.
Submissions for other items of discussion are welcomed via nujbrighton@gmail.com and more will be taken on the night. A full agenda will be published on the website soon.
What we want more than agenda points, though, is for more members to come along to these regular meetings. As we discussed with NUJ General Secretary Michelle Stanistreet last time, these are challenging times for UK journalists – and the more active members we have the greater the role we can play in helping to shape the future of the industry in our area.
What we need are ideas, suggestions and thoughts about future events that will make our branch even stronger and a better resource for you, its members.
See you next Wednesday.
Our next branch meeting will take place at the Iron Duke pub in Brighton. The Iron Duke is easy to find, just off the seafront near to Brunswick Square - we'll be in the function room behind the main bar. The main item on the agenda will be branch motions for the NUJ Delegates Meeting in September.
Submissions for other items of discussion are welcomed via nujbrighton@gmail.com and more will be taken on the night. A full agenda will be published on the website soon.
What we want more than agenda points, though, is for more members to come along to these regular meetings. As we discussed with NUJ General Secretary Michelle Stanistreet last time, these are challenging times for UK journalists – and the more active members we have the greater the role we can play in helping to shape the future of the industry in our area.
What we need are ideas, suggestions and thoughts about future events that will make our branch even stronger and a better resource for you, its members.
See you next Wednesday.
18 May 2012
Book launch
Brighton Branch former officer Susanna Quinn launches her debut novel. She writes:
Dear Brighton NUJ,
You are invited to the following event at Brighton Waterstones: A Summer Evening in Japan
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, quizzes, reading recommendations and Japanese-inspired fun, to celebrate the launch of mystery-thriller, Glass Geishas. A great night out for book groups and book lovers.
14th June, 19.30 - 21.00 at Brighton Waterstones, Clock Tower, Brighton.
We have a limited number of spaces for journalists (around 15, depending on other guest numbers), but when they're gone, they're gone!
Su xx
Susanna Quinn
The Writing Company
www.bookgroupbooks.com
Dear Brighton NUJ,
You are invited to the following event at Brighton Waterstones: A Summer Evening in Japan
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, quizzes, reading recommendations and Japanese-inspired fun, to celebrate the launch of mystery-thriller, Glass Geishas. A great night out for book groups and book lovers.
14th June, 19.30 - 21.00 at Brighton Waterstones, Clock Tower, Brighton.
We have a limited number of spaces for journalists (around 15, depending on other guest numbers), but when they're gone, they're gone!
Su xx
Susanna Quinn
The Writing Company
www.bookgroupbooks.com
23 April 2012
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, April 18
At its 2012 AGM Brighton & Mid-Sussex branch was lucky enough to have general secretary Michelle Stanistreet speaking on The Leveson Inquiry – what does it mean for journalists.
Michelle talked about the impact the NUJ is having on the inquiry, provoking an interesting discussion the role the union can take in promoting ethical journalism and in defending journalists from the pressures they are put under by ruthless, bullying newspaper managements.
The conclusions are clear: journalism needs the NUJ Code of Conduct, and journalists need the NUJ, organised into strong chapels.
AGM
In the business part of the meeting, following reports on branch activity over the past year, the following were elected as officers:
Chair – Adam Powley
Secretary – Phil Mellows
Treasurer – Amy Riley
Trades Council delegates – Phil Mellows and Ollie Wilson
In addition, Adam Oxford will take a temporary ad-hoc role in updating the branch membership list and improving communications.
Following a request through Brighton & Hove Trades Council the branch agreed to make a £25 donation to towards the campaign against the racist March for England.
NEXT MEETING
The next full branch meeting will take place on Wednesday May 23, 7.30pm (venue tbc).
Main item on the agenda will be branch motions for the NUJ Delegates Meeting in September.
If you have a motion please send it to nujbrighton@gmail.com by May 23.
Wednesday, April 18
At its 2012 AGM Brighton & Mid-Sussex branch was lucky enough to have general secretary Michelle Stanistreet speaking on The Leveson Inquiry – what does it mean for journalists.
Michelle talked about the impact the NUJ is having on the inquiry, provoking an interesting discussion the role the union can take in promoting ethical journalism and in defending journalists from the pressures they are put under by ruthless, bullying newspaper managements.
The conclusions are clear: journalism needs the NUJ Code of Conduct, and journalists need the NUJ, organised into strong chapels.
AGM
In the business part of the meeting, following reports on branch activity over the past year, the following were elected as officers:
Chair – Adam Powley
Secretary – Phil Mellows
Treasurer – Amy Riley
Trades Council delegates – Phil Mellows and Ollie Wilson
In addition, Adam Oxford will take a temporary ad-hoc role in updating the branch membership list and improving communications.
Following a request through Brighton & Hove Trades Council the branch agreed to make a £25 donation to towards the campaign against the racist March for England.
NEXT MEETING
The next full branch meeting will take place on Wednesday May 23, 7.30pm (venue tbc).
Main item on the agenda will be branch motions for the NUJ Delegates Meeting in September.
If you have a motion please send it to nujbrighton@gmail.com by May 23.
17 April 2012
AGM Agenda
Brighton & Mid-Sussex NUJ
Wednesday, April 18
AGENDA
The Leveson Inquiry – what does it mean for journalists?
Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Apologies
New Members
Secretary’s Report
Phil Mellows, acting branch secretary
Treasurer’s Report
Phil Mellows
Branch Elections
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Other roles – membership, social media etc
Correspondence
Reports
Next Branch Meeting
Must be before June 1 for motions to Delegates Meeting
Next Committee Meeting
Announcements / Any Other Business
Wednesday, April 18
AGENDA
The Leveson Inquiry – what does it mean for journalists?
Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Apologies
New Members
Secretary’s Report
Phil Mellows, acting branch secretary
Treasurer’s Report
Phil Mellows
Branch Elections
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Other roles – membership, social media etc
Correspondence
Reports
Next Branch Meeting
Must be before June 1 for motions to Delegates Meeting
Next Committee Meeting
Announcements / Any Other Business
11 April 2012
Next meeting: Michelle Stanistreet on Leveson + AGM
We would like to invite you to our next Brighton & Mid-Sussex NUJ branch meeting and Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 18 April 2012 at the Iron Duke pub, 7.30pm-9pm.
NUJ General Secretary Michelle Stanistreet will be speaking on 'Leveson - what does it mean for journalists' from 7.30-8.30pm with time for questions.
We will then have a brief business meeting and AGM from 8.30-9pm, followed by drinks and socialising.
The AGM will include a chance for any interested members to join the branch committee and help shape future meetings and activities. Any questions, please contact nujbrighton@gmail.com
Iron Duke, 3 Waterloo Street, Brighton and Hove, Hove, East Sussex BN3 1AQ. The pub has disabled access. www.irondukebrighton.co.uk
Read Michelle Stanistreet’s statement to the Leveson Inquiry http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/nov/16/michelle-stanistreet-leveson-inquiry
Follow her on Twitter: @NUJ_Michelle
NUJ General Secretary Michelle Stanistreet will be speaking on 'Leveson - what does it mean for journalists' from 7.30-8.30pm with time for questions.
We will then have a brief business meeting and AGM from 8.30-9pm, followed by drinks and socialising.
The AGM will include a chance for any interested members to join the branch committee and help shape future meetings and activities. Any questions, please contact nujbrighton@gmail.com
Iron Duke, 3 Waterloo Street, Brighton and Hove, Hove, East Sussex BN3 1AQ. The pub has disabled access. www.irondukebrighton.co.uk
Read Michelle Stanistreet’s statement to the Leveson Inquiry http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/nov/16/michelle-stanistreet-leveson-inquiry
Follow her on Twitter: @NUJ_Michelle
13 December 2011
Christmas Party
The Brighton and Mid-Sussex NUJ Christmas Party is taking place next week, Tuesday 20 December at Redroaster Coffeehouse, 1d St James Street, Brighton 8-10.30pm.
Join us for another glorious gathering of NUJ members for free drinks, food, music - and free Harveys (while supplies last!) As always, non-members are very welcome, but will be expected to pay for their own drinks.
Venue: Click here for a handy venue map. Disabled access
We look forward to seeing you then!
The NUJ Team
Join us for another glorious gathering of NUJ members for free drinks, food, music - and free Harveys (while supplies last!) As always, non-members are very welcome, but will be expected to pay for their own drinks.
Venue: Click here for a handy venue map. Disabled access
We look forward to seeing you then!
The NUJ Team
01 December 2011
30 November march
The NUJ Brighton and Sussex branch demo on the day of action. Apologies to Adam Oxford, who is behind a placard.
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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