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| Tommy
takes on the Record |
| Scottish Socialist
MSP and Glasgow branch member, Tommy Sheridan, plans to sue the Daily Record
for alleged malicious and defamatory comments. A motion was passed at the
November Branch meeting supporting Tommy in his fight. |
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15/11/01
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| Ling-a-long-a NUJ! |
| Immediately after
December's Branch meeting, there will be a small but sophisticated soiree
(that's soiree, not swally) at the Branch's regular hang-out, The Doublet,
in Park Road. All members, old and new, will be welcomed ecstatically.
So far, it has
not been possible to confirm Peter Skellern's booking as entertainment
but Branch secretary, Jim Knox, is almost certain to treat us to his gutsy
rendition of Bandera Rosa.
Canapé? |
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15/11/01
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| Women's Conference STUC
on Ann |
| Glasgow branch
stalwart, Ann Coltart, has been nominated for a Meritorious Award from
the STUC Women's Conference. Ever modest, Ann was reluctant to accept the
award but was persuaded after a special request from the branch. |
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25/10/01
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| Are
we getting through? |
| The Chair of
Scottish Council, Frank Shennan, is optimistic about the Freedom of Information
bill currently going through the Scottish parliament. Writing in The
Guardian, he expresses the hope that the Scottish NUJ delegation's
input on the bill will lead to less ministerial interference. |
| Read
the piece |
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03/12/01
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| Women
Anonymous Christmas Party |
| Women Anonymous’s
Christmas party is on Monday, 3rd December at the Holiday Inn in Bothwell
Street (formerly the Albany). Come 6.30 for 7pm, wear sparkles. If you
bring a gift - costing no more than a fiver - Santa will give you one in
return. Cost £15, contact Grace Franklin on yam@sol.co.uk |
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26/11/01
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| Freedom of what? |
| Scottish Organiser,
Paul Holleran, caused a stir at Holyrood, when he accused Jack McConnell
of interfering with freedom of the Press. Paul was giving evidence to the
Justice Committee on Freedom of Information, when he recounted details
of McConnell's alleged demand to vet all stories about him in the Wishaw
Press.
Exacerbating matters
was the fact that Paul hadn't even asked for McConnell's permission before
making the announcement! |
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22/11/01
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| Good dog, Fido! |
| When your faithful
canine delivers next month's edition of The Journalist there will
be a special treat contained in the cellophane envelope. The Scottish
Journalist, the legendary (who said "mythical"?) publication of the
Scottish Council is back and the members of the editorial committee insist
that it is here to stay.
Did you ever doubt
it? |
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15/11/01
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| That's
nice, Dear |
| Congratulations
to Jeremy Dear, who has been elected as General Secretary of the NUJ. Jeremy,
who takes up his post in February, will serve a five year term before facing
re-election. |
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25/10/01
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| Next
meeting: |
Tuesday
11th December 2001 |
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