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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

  • media coverage
  • internal communication
  • public relations

Putting it to work

  • holding media accountable
  • promoting accurate news
  • strengthening movement unity

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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