DM2025: freelance
Motions affecting freelances were heard on the final day of DM.
DM2025: recruitment and membership
Motions in this debate included one from the Equality council encouraging recruitment of migrant journalists to the NUJ.
DM remembers killed journalists
NUJ members at Delegate Meeting held the names of journalists killed since 2023 as recorded by the International Federation of Journalists in a moment of remembrance. A presentation of names was played to conference.
DM2025: finance
The treasurer’s report was given by Christ Frost at DM, followed my motions on finance.
NUJ Members of Honour announced at DM
Jim Symons and Eamonn McCann received praise and recognition by the union as they awarded the prestigious title.
Anthony Bellanger, addresses DM as this year’s international speaker
“The NUJ is a pillar of the IFJ, a voice that counts within the IFJ” said the International Federation of Journalists’ general secretary.
DM2025: media freedom
The use of counter-terror legislation against journalists was condemned at DM. Motions on SLAPPs and on a campaign reforming the law, allowing the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to award costs were carried.
DM2025: government policies
Motions on the need for long-term reform of the funding of public service broadcasting at RTÉ, and cuts to the winter fuel payment featured.
DM2025: equality
Lively debate on motions spanning equality took place on Friday afternoon.
DM2025: organisation
Motions on the climate crisis and branch organisation featured in this debate.