I sometimes wish the trade unionists who work in the mass media, those who are writers and broadcasters and secretaries and printers and lift operators of Thomson House would remember that they too are members of our working class movement and have a responsibility to see that what is said about us is true.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trade unionists in media should remember their role in the working class movement and ensure truthful representation.
- In plain terms
- Media workers in the movement should tell the truth about us.
- What can you take from it?
- Union members in media have a duty to represent the movement accurately.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the role of media in movements?
- How do we ensure truthful coverage?
Another view
It assumes all unionists in media share the same interests.
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