The National Union of Journalists has appointed its first women general secretary, Michelle Stanistreet. Michelle is currently the deputy general secretary and was one of only two nominations for the post of union leader. The other candidate, Chris Youett, withdraw his candidancy following the closure of the nomination period leaving Michelle the only runner for the post.

She will take up the position on 1 July after the retirement of Jeremy Dear, who has been General Secretary for two five-year terms.

Michelle will be speaking at an  NUJ Left meeting at the union’s delegate meeting this week in Southport.

The meeting is on Friday in the main conference hall after the close of business in the evening. So if you want to hear her views about the union and question her on her policies then please come along.

There will also be an NUJ Left meeting on Thursday 7pm at the Lakeside suite.

Posted by Keith Sellick