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NUJ Stand Up For Journalism

Members of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) took part in various events throughout the country as part of the union's Stand Up for Journalism day of action on 5th November 2007.

Journalists from all sections of the media - broadcasting, newspapers, magazines, PR, and online - protested against cuts throughout the industry.

To mark the day of action, the NUJ called on its members to organise local and national events to raise awareness of the campaign.

The NUJ also called on members from throughout the UK and Ireland to gather in Manchester today where editors, media owners and commentators were in the city to discuss the future of the industry at the Society of Editors' Conference.

The NUJ stated:
"Whilst media technology and the industry inevitably change, quality content remains central to commercial success and our role in the democratic process. As more and more companies cut staff, hold down pay, increase workloads, reduce budgets, axe pensions or compromise quality, journalists and editors should be united in campaigning for more resources. That's why we're lobbying the Society of Editors Conference - to urge them to join with us in standing up for quality media and standing up for journalism. It is in all our interests to persuade our owners to stop cutting and start investing in quality media."

Members assembled outside the Manchester Evening News building in central Manchester and then proceeded to a lobby at 1pm outside the Radisson Edwardian Hotel where the conference took place.

For more information contact campaigns@nuj.org.uk
website: www.standupforjournalism.org.uk

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