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Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch pay tribute to trade union trailblazers

A forgotten tragedy, pivotal in the development of trade unionism, was commemorated on the banks of the River Wear, with members of Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch taking part. 

Members of the Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch pose outside the river Wear with green NUJ flags with cloudy blue skies in the background.

06 Aug 2025
Caroline Sword and Gilbert Johnston receive NUJ gold badges

Two longstanding NUJ activists have been celebrated by their branch as they were presented with gold badges in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the union.

Gilbert Johnston wearing a grey jacket and Caroline Sword wearing a pink top hold their NUJ gold badges and certificates.

Tribute to Sunderland Echo photographer Tony Colling

Tony chronicled life across Wearside for almost 50 years.

Tony Colling

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Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch pay tribute to trade union trailblazers

A forgotten tragedy, pivotal in the development of trade unionism, was commemorated on the banks of the River Wear, with members of Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch taking part. 

Members of the Sunderland, Shields and Hartlepool branch pose outside the river Wear with green NUJ flags with cloudy blue skies in the background.

06 Aug 2025
Caroline Sword and Gilbert Johnston receive NUJ gold badges

Two longstanding NUJ activists have been celebrated by their branch as they were presented with gold badges in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the union.

Gilbert Johnston wearing a grey jacket and Caroline Sword wearing a pink top hold their NUJ gold badges and certificates.

Tribute to Sunderland Echo photographer Tony Colling

Tony chronicled life across Wearside for almost 50 years.

Tony Colling