"[The NUJ] it has called into question the fairness and impartiality of its membership. … The call to boycott is an undeserved blow to the credibility of British journalists and an unwarranted attack against Israel."

The comments here are more interesting than the story. Why is Jeremy Dear so astonished that the Israel motion overshadowed all the NUJ’s other work? This is precisely why this was such a PR own goal!

Jonathan Freedland: "The casual reader, unaware of the humdrum realities of trade union politics, assumes that this is a democratic, collective declaration by British journalism that Israel is beyond the pale…"

"What right do the NUJ – which incidentally I have paid my measly ten pounds to be a member of this year – (for the perks I have yet to receive – other than a pretty membership card) – have to start delving into issues that are not within their remit?"

"The danger … is that further politicisation … could not only weaken and fragment the union both internally and externally … but also detract it from its original purpose of representing and protecting journalists."

"A motion at the NUJ centenary ADM to improve rights for those on work experience placements has been passed unanimously. The motion requests the NUJ to urge media organizations to stop exploitation of new graduates across the UK."

Well, this was inevitable. Brace for impact.

This post from a right-wing US magazine is bullshit, but the NUJ delegates who voted for the Israel boycott handed the anti-MSM types this one on a plate.

"Delegates at the centenary Annual Delegates Meeting of the National union of Journalists have voted to defer the decision as to whether to appoint a full time Photographers Organiser for another year."

"The NUJ will renew its efforts to have fascist website ‘Redwatch’ closed down after delegates voted in favour of a motion to investigate the possibility of legal action."