The NUJ’s policy, objectives and campaigning priorities are decided at the annual conference – the Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) – which takes place in March/April each year. All branches are entitled to send delegates to the conference in proportion to the size of their membership. The ADM makes policy on a wide range of issues including:

industrial and bargaining issues

government policies

media freedom issues

international matters

union democracy and organisational issues

financial matters.

The ADM also scrutinises the union’s accounts and considers the annual report from each sector and body of the union. During the course of the ADM each industrial sector also organises a conference to set priorities and exchange information about recent activity and specific issues affecting members working in the sector.

The NUJ is a very democratic union. It is possible for all members to influence policy. All members are entitled to attend branch meetings. Branches on a majority vote can submit motions and amendments to the ADM. Branch delegates can speak in debates, vote and ask questions. If a motion is passed it becomes union policy. Branches hold a special meeting to discuss arrangements for the ADM. Details are available from your branch secretary or contact info@nuj.org.uk