Alan Johnston – now free July 4, 2007
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Just a note to welcome the news of Alan Johnston’s freedom and to recognise the hard work of those who tried to secure his release.
Well done everyone who signed the petition or attended vigils – apparently Alan knew all about this via his radio and it helped boost his morale during captivity.
This demonstrates the power of campaigning!
Edited highlights of “In or Out” speeches June 30, 2007
Posted by rosieniven in London Magazine Branch, NUJ, global issues, journalism, meeting, politicisation.add a comment
As promised, we now have edited versions of the “Politics: In or Out of the union” speeches from May’s meeting.
The original 77-minute director’s cut is still available at NUJ Policy Podcasts. But now there are also shorter podcasts of the speeches by branch member Martin Cloake (standing) and NEC member Nick Serpell (left). Both are approximately 10 minutes long.
Nick Serpell’s speech argued that we should keep politics out of the union. Martin Cloake, argued in favour of the union’s involvement in wider political issues. For more information on this debate view the post on the meeting.
For Martin’s speech, click here.
For Nick’s speech, click here.
I hope to put edited highlights in a separate podcast in the near future.
Politics: In or Out of the Union? May 10, 2007
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For Monday’s meeting of the London Magazine Branch, we will be debating whether the union should play a part in wider political issues.
Magazines National Executive member Martin Cloake and Nick Serpell from BBC TV News will put the arguments for and against. Pete McCready and Niall Hunt will chair.
Here is an extract from the Maglight Newsletter:
“In the wake of the Annual Delegates Meeting, which passed a motion calling for a boycott of Israeli goods, the last (inquorant) branch meeting thought it was time we had a proper discussion about this particular hot potato.
Alan Johnston April 21, 2007
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Alan Johnston, the BBC’s reporter in Gaza, has now been missing for more than a month. The past week has seen the campaign for his release stepped up, with an vigil organised by the NUJ. This will be held on Wednesday, outside the Palestinian General Delegation in Hammersmith.
VIGIL FOR ALAN JOHNSTON – 25 APRIL @ 12.30PM
5 Galena Road, Hammersmith, London W6 0LT
Last week our members in Ireland held a vigil outside the Palestine Delegation in Dublin.
The BBC is continuing to campaign for Alan’s freedom. As of Thursday 12th March, 42,000 BBC online users had signed a petition demanding his release.
