NUJ Left has organised a talk at this year’s Anarchist Bookfair in London. “Radical journalism, capitalist media and the labour movement” will see a group of union activists discuss radical journalism, coverage of workplace disputes, grassroots trade unionism and the problems of capitalist media.

The meeting starts at 12 noon in Lecture Room 1 in Queen Mary & Westfield College, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS [map].

Speakers include Tim Gopsill, who’s leaving the post of editor of the NUJ’s magazine, The Journalist, after 21 years, will talk about radicalism in the history of the union and how changes in the ownership of the media have impacted on journalism.

Human rights journalist, Donnacha DeLong, will talk about how activists can improve their presence in the media. Simon Saunders, who’s worked for the Evening Star and more recently the Morning Star, will compare working for such fundamentally different types of newspapers. Other speakers may be added before Saturday.

Unfortunately, Pete Lazenby, who has been advertised as speaking at the event, had to pull out due to an important union meeting closer to home.

NUJ members might also be interested in the big debate from 4-6 on “Capitalisms present crisis – how will it end?” featuring Paul Mason, BBC Newsnight and author of Meltdown; John Holloway, author of change the world without taking power; and William Dixon, Mute magazine contributor.

The London Anarchist Bookfair is an annual event that is a combination of stalls, talks and workshops organised by anarchist and other radical groups.

Posted by Donnacha DeLong

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