Z 8178 REPORT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Brussels, November 6-8, 1992 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS IPC, Bvd. Charlemagne 1( Box 5) B- 1041 BRUSSELS( Belgium) IFJ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING sins900 got ev Brussels, November 6-8, 1992 sid betale jynene8.com const bamool oels.eHgniteem ert mi sige REPORT an ar in nii bellso need bed sw en2.brets of noitsimons brisenenwaith ydtbelbed ton asw.eseigno( senoM Lal art is en PARTICIPANTS 180 bluorie Jud terlw Jens LINDE, President bilsv ton esw enoteer!! АОИЗДА ЭНТ ПО АОЯЧА( А S Gustl GLATTFELDER, Senior Vice- President Mohamed BEN SALAH, First Vice- President JAVORA esw sbnegs enT was ap Anon GORTI(@ Rodolfo AUDI, Second Vice- President we Roberto ROMANELLI, Regional Adviser( Latin America) th A Maurice AMRAM, Regional Adviser( North America) Seh- Yong LEE, Regional Adviser( Asia) Mademba NDIAYE, Regional Adviser( Africa) Juan Antonio PRIETO, Regional Adviser( Europe) Ambie BULUM, Reserve Regional Adviser( Oceania) etsgeleb of Rob BAKKER, Adviser& Honorary Treasurer erit Diis BOEHN, Adviser La bluode 218 Zvi GOREN, Adviser 900 George ODIKO, Adviser how sem hier Zayda VILLALOBOS DURAN, Adviser Ella NEIRINCK, Adviser ame der abize19 ent mo evitusex3 erf 10 audmem is not olsaqe pense evag terw bris betinu om sau of bne show of barl eettimmo evtubex bise en van elegg me enettsm mendments Lal b eti ni eg Karen STANDER, Adviser Janos BERENYI, Adviser Oon EE- SENG, Adviser paul Jan- Anders EKSTRÖM, Adviser bise pivos ati bos resulta sesw settimio evitubex sri estivilos bne evitsainimos nuw od pr ni Car to 8 Aidan WHITE, General Secretary even now vildienden vaque ent ni duo Neal SWANCOTT, Trade Union Development Officer imbA erT.enutur Stein Ove GRONSUND, Regional Trade Union Development Officer Katia GIL, Assistant to the Regional Trade Union Development Officer to mot be Marie- Anne PAQUET, Personal Assistant to the General Secretary Bettina PETERS, European Co- ordinator Christiane DENIS, IFJ Executive Secretary elde 1. Lee WOODYEAR, Human Rights Officers noua wollot blow endiget insem dels 90 of beinil bns-Jeango Isutso s esw.vtivitos to OPENING AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ent to onibnut erit eteit, finitephud selo s prigoleveb Apologies: Tony Wilton, Regional Adviser( Oceania) Barry Porter, Reserve Regional Adviser( Oceania) noitsbnuot latene erT trebneqebni-(> hen esitivitas Lal themelqmi ot bebeen asw- venom Istemmevog gnieu anoitseinsgio edmeoed vhse zeiste betinÜ erit ni lavet bluow art tsrit bise viste 1903 20mud плов Haritolldis 8118 I MITTIMM- 2- VITUSE LA The General Secretary reported that Ambie Bulum, Reserve for Oceania, had been called in place of the Regional Advisor, Tony Wilton, who had been unable to attend. She was present at the meeting. He also welcomed Janos Berenyi, elected first reserve adviser at the Montreal Congress, who had been asked to replace Jim Boumelah within the IFJ Executive Committee. Indeed, Jim Boumelah's nomination for the elections at the IFJ Montreal Congress was not backed by his union and therefore was not valid. ати 2. A) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA thebize19 30 ene The agenda was approved with two additional items: bemsdoM IQUA olioboЯ 2.B) Introduction: New Executive Committee 8.4 How to make the IFJ work better known MAMOR ПОМПЕИАМОR onedol MARMA eohusM gnoY- rie2 B) INTRODUCTION: NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The President welcomed the new members of the EC. He pointed out that the Executive Committee members did not represent their own union but should speak for all members of the IFJ and thoses within their region. Looking at what united and what gave sense to the IFJ work was their primary role. How to delegate work and to use money strategically would be the future task for the IFJ. The Executive Committee had to become a working Committee. Its members should contribute in proposing ideas and bringing their own input to develop and implement proposals. Finally, he said that the first Administrative Committee had met in advance of the Executive Committee to prepare the agenda and to make decisions on staff matters. АЗОНАТА пев Beonsl In order to introduce the agenda, the General Secretary outlined IFJ structures and its activities. He said the IFJ was on the eve of a sea change in its activities. The Executive Committee was a policy- making body with administrative and supervisory responsibility which gave it the ability to influence the character of IFJ in future. The Administrative Committee, whose role was not clearly spelled out in the constitution, would supervise the Secretariat and consider matters related to staff working conditions. It would report to the Executive Committee. E si Regarding the future, the IFJ should look at developing a more delegated form of working. There was also a need to concentrate on the problems of the regions. The IFJ European Group was actively pursuing a process of delegated authority. Other regions would follow such a process in particular, in Asia- Pacific. Such a regional ties of activity was a natural consequence of IFJ expansion. A regional organisation structure for the IFJ would make the IFJ more democratic and more accountable. Partnership through IFJ unions for project activity should also be developed. Securing the funding of the IFJ Working Programme while keeping its independence also meant developing a clear budgeting strategy. Partnership with national agencies-- linked to trade unions( ICFTU, LO- TCO, AFL- CIO, CLC) or governments( Netherlands)-- and foundations( FES in Germany and Fund for Democracy in Denmark)-- independent organisations using governmental money-- was needed to implement IFJ activitities. The General Secretary said that he would travel in the United States early December FriedrichEbert * Z 8178 Bonn Stiftung Bibliothek * -3to meet with foundations, specifically interested in supporting activities in Central Europe and the former Soviet Union. enul no aleazi ni tem settim ert beiseig ns 2 em evitseinimbA arff He specifically asked the Executive Committee members to examine in their region if areas existed where the IFJ could have contacts and access to resources for the benefit of its activities. Secr 3. REPORTS Development Q Officer 2YA gnblue3.1. Executive Committee, Montrealetni A gniunitnoo aswasthimmo vije een en ex wen s pris boifutterog bets The Executive Committee report( Montreal, June 12, 1992) was approved. TUR. Bakker pointed out that the report had omitted to mention his nomination as co- ordinator for safety. web of evil lemes daildstee of esgredo isnotutitenco not alsacqong Mupex3 bne eelun ns eniupen The Executive Committee noted his remark and amended the report accordingly. 90 en leneees asw tos etsb 3.2. Congress Report& Decisions oo ati bris bib ylleu no umbe The Congress report and decisions were agreed. MORDEN nems a qu gult Satinumo The Executive Committee considered three constitutional motions ruled" out of order" by Congress-- 1) Honorary Treasurer position; 2) General Secretary position; 3) Woman quota" at least one of whom shall be a woman" in Section VII, par. 19. 2608153 evsel o rifiwli DECISION: 1601 The IFJ unions would be invited to send their amendments to IFJ constitution according to the statutory deadline. The olevab -bim siledayA ni enimuten three proposals would be added to the list. to juo jud say to bo heq tanit erit not tub eiri no no ym of bebr SH visunst of stabibn The Executive Committee also considered four motions which had been remitted to it by the Montreal Congress. ine 92 of ybsen esw bets 1) Resolution on Mohamed BAHI, a Moroccan journalist sequestrated in Algeria. The General Secretary confirmed that protests' letters had been sent in Algeria after IFJ Congress. As a result, the sequestration measure had been lifted. bluora be Jahit who notizog 182) IFJ regional office in Slovenia. The issue would be examined by the Executive Committee in terms of cost for the IFJ. Extremely caution was needed as the IFJ had no assurance concerning the funding of such an operation. FULL MEMBER( 4 Jetter to zeb isnoit 3-4) IFJ missions to Algeria& Cyprus. Consideration was adjourned. enixhow Lal en erit to Isvomen ent 100( LM2) esteilsuoj vert bisa eHatnemuoob pnbiseqe- rlone or viata of tshstead ent niniiw ebsmed bluow ahotte tud verom bris emit bei epsugnsl - 4- letne 3.3. Administrative Committee Had been to attend in place of the The Administrative Committee met in Brussels on June 5 and prepared the matters for the Executive Committee meeting. It had specifically prepared recommendations on applications for IFJ membership and considered staffing and secretariat matters. The IFJ Montrea herefore was not valid. 4. GENERAL SECRETARY'S REPORT THE was атночая The General Secretary pointed out that the period of transition resulting from a new constitution and a new Executive Committee was still continuing. A process of co- operation with other media trade unions had also been initiated. ve Committee noitenimo Given the changes that were taking place, he felt it might be useful for the Executive Committee to establish a small internal working party to look at the working rules and at the proposals for constitutional changes and at the same time to draw the Executive Committee's attention to developments which actually might require an amendment in the constitution. The notion of having a relationship between what the organisation actually did and its constitutional impact was essential. The General Secretary recalled that the European Group constitution had been made out of date by its activities. Wor Ex 10005 IIV Troits matters DECISION: The Executive Committee agreed to consider setting up a constitutional working party at the next Executive Committee meeting. Reporting on staffing matters. A double loss was expected in 1993. Stein Ove Grönsund, Regional Trade Union Development Officer, was to leave Caracas in 1993. The IFJ would offer the position to the deputy regional officer, Katia Gil, with the agreement of the Norwegian Journalists' Union. Neal Swancott, trade union development officer and IFJ deputy General Secretary, was returning in Australia midJanuary. He intended to carry on his duty for the first period of the year but out of Sydney. He reported that Paul- René Fortin( FNC, Canada) was one candidate to replace Neal Swancott and was highly- skilled in many areas. Support had been indicated by his union, the FNC, which was ready to provide a secondment arrangement for him. HAS yis of With Neal Swancott's departure, the position of" Deputy General Secretary" should be reconsidered. The General Secretary made it clear that such a position should be seen as quite separate from the trade union development officer position and needed specific requirements. It was a real position which required accountability first. so nt Finally, he reported a complaint from the French Syndicat national des journalistes( SNJ) concerning the" removal" of the French language in the IFJ working documents. He said that policy had not changed. Translations required time and money but efforts would be made within the Secretariat to satisfy the French- speaking ited States Z 8178 - 5- unions. The Executive Committee agreed with the General Secretary response dated October 23, 1992. to gildo Isionsnit jierit bed no exlet herthut DECISIONS: llut of me at next EC. 1) The Executive Committee gave authority to the General Secretary to take steps to fill the vacancies of Trade Union Development Officer& Regional Trade Union Development alsolbrys ac noinU A38M3M Officer in Latin America, al obli bris rottsgit 2) The Executive Committee agreed that the position of txen" Deputy General Secretary" would not be filled at this stage. 5.3. Constution and 5. IFJ AFFAIRS is neted noitos of from work the 5.1. Secretariat& Staffing .03 38 revise the JFJ to nolisipoeeA selwe The item had already been discussed at point 4. beallaloeq@ epste The President reported that the Administrative Committee had considered internal staff matters and had agreed a number of changes in working conditions including: received. OM a) e alto renegotiate a new collective contract with the IFJ staff and to authorise the General Secretary and President to finalise a new agreement; nini b) Efforts Comm Enc) no d) bos vistes go to note the extensive numbers of working days owed to the General Secretary and to authorise him, at his own request, to work only four days per week while not on mission in order to compensate for days owed; to increase the salary of Ms Bettina Peters to recognise her new duties as IFJ Equality Officer; 19 to atsoibny sinsl ol to increase the salary of the Human Rights Officer to an appropriate level within the IFJ scale when funding for the position has been secured. The Executive Committee endorsed these decisions. LAI ert eter doue litnu LWAI erti riw gidenoitsle Co- or uropeart Group& ebensibnl asoner 5.2. Membership benzas emi bevome need as ralia) ( Belgium) Fiji Journalists Association FULL MEMBER ( CWA) ajallsTUOL A. Krimms hier eau of enoinu n ( Zaire) stivni of Gambia Press Union 631 ni heq exist of gas ai fi nerlw asitivitos FULL MEMBER(+ letter to clarify who negotiates) Union nationale de Côte d'Ivoire No action. betsbean Mongolian Free- Democratic Journalists - 6- Exec the am organ beebia DODY S sil of aqsiz lonoigs 190 U sbp Union des syndicats du Tchad Union of journalists of Sri Lanka Confederation of Thai Journalists oposa Swiss Association of Specialised Journalists( SVVF) did Independent Association of spojné professional Journalists of ne Montenegro DECISION echoritus Trade Union of Cultural Workers in the Mass Media of Russia Com ASSOCIATE MEMBER at this stage. The General Secretary to investigate their financial obligations and to have further talks on the clarification of " employer". Reconsider at the next EC the possibility to upgrade them to full member. a ASSOCIATE MEMBER Further investigation and report back at next EC. No action. Defer at this ARA La stage. REJECTED. bed meti Ger NO FORMAL STATUS at this stage. beeps bsr bris ene eertsm to con : gnibuloni PINO FORMAL STATUS at this stage. But IFJ should develop a process of co- operation on safety and training ( d issues. Stein Istenes en of bewo sysb gribhow to es aysb juot vino txe erli eton of Caracas midout of dat to a s In 1957 Croatian Journalists' Association ASSOCIATE MEMBER develop Januar Iranian Syndicate of Press No action. Writers& Reporters level ish Oesterreichischer Journalisten REJECTED men Club sho Indian Federation of Working Journalists( IFWJ) anoletab seer) beatobne set mmo evijusex3 erfT язамам orlwyths or 1ettel+) 38MM JOU Finally, he reporterestshoper Journalistes( SNJ) concerning the documents. He said that poliath money but efforts would be made within Sec 1) To formally terminate the IFJ relationship with the IFWJ until such time as the dispute regarding finances with the IOJ has been removed; epuntability 2) To ask IFJ Indian unions to use their discretion and knowledge to invite IFWJ members to take part in IFJ activities when it is appropriate. isty 8-7. er( S. AT ASSOCIATE member at this stage. Co- or Possibility to upgrade them to full membership at next EC. Spain: Fepac- CC.00 Bettina priwo ygolonrbet wen to anexhow sibem artio riti sibem inng F GENERAL DECISION: Questionnaire to be rephrased for a better understanding of the notion of" employer" and to stress the financial obligations linked to IFJ asw it eosi ed oals blue seer ni hots 5.5. Finance Repor 03 erit of nit entreb The Hone y Treasure tes Now vist membership. er the probl 5.3. Constitution and Working Rules becom aff million 2 stene en riw on 2.8 Tony Wilton from Jagpro( New- Zealand) would be asked to revise the working rules in order to harmonize them with the new IFJ constitution and report to the next meeting. WE the Abrish 5.4. Working Parties 1992- 1995: Membership After Montreal Congress, IFJ member unions had been asked to nominate their representatives for IFJ working parties. The General Secretary reported on the nominations received. af 1. COPYRIGHT Himmoo Gustl Glattfelder was the copyright link person in the European Group Steering Committee but he reported that he would be unable to attend all meetings. Efforts would be made to organise copyright meetings close to IFJ Executive Committee& European Group meetings. For financial reasons, it was stressed that English would be the working language for the copyright working party meetings and no translation would be available. Juan Prieto said that negotiations on copyright had started in Spain with the authorities in order to set up the first collecting copyright society. Other me Progra and Sub equitation e Working UDP.deficit Nominations: Tove Hygum Jakobsen( Denmark), Co- ordinator Gustl Glattfelder, Link within the European Group& Congress. of the The and 1993 wo agreed to the NUJ otsib go blow slel nithe Executive Committee Mark Ryan( Australia)( s) Martine Simonis( Belgium) a deficit A.F. Baratsits- Altempergen( Austria)/ Substitute: A. Krimms Mulopo Kisweko( Zaire) Ludwig Schmid( Switzerland/ SVJJ) Newspaper Guild( USA). te finuhoqqo isupe Antonio Petite( Spain/ Fape) erit ni etudinco of yose: asw fud nollaoq 101snibio- co ent enibeb of beri( muiple8) evitudex 18980698 86 A member unions from Argentina, Peru and Venezuela were applying 8- este pir 2. NEW TECHNOLOGY. llut of mert ebicou of villidia209 ASSO 00.00- nisqe stage. The Genera to gate and to have G. Glattfelder stressed the growing importance of new technology, especially in the print media. Conflicts were to be foreseen with other media workers. In countries where the first electronic revolution had not yet taken place it was necessary to show them how to protect journalists' interests. IFJ should also be had not yet taken prepared to discuss the issue through IFJ/ IGF co- operation in 1993. 11 of bosnil anoitogildo fojononi a 225 12 OCIATE MEMBE The IFJ President or the General Secretary would provide the link to the EC with the General Secretary. art seiv of hoge Nominations: Tore Sjolie( Norway), Co- ordinator nouitenoQ c.a IFJ President or General Secretary, Link with the EC Gabrièle Lefèvre( Belgium) mont notiW ynoT De A.F. Baratsits- Altempergen( Austria)- Substitute: A. Krimms Reto Breiter( Switzerland/ SVJJ) pniteem txen er Oswaldo Urriolabeitia( Argentina/ Fatpren) prihow A.a alsnimon 0 3. FREELANCE mem C at this OM 1erA be Although unemployed for some months, Zvi Goren expressed his interest to remain active in the issue and to remain the link person to the Executive Committee. The IFJ would look at holding freelance working parties meetings in conjunction with the Executive Committee meetings. It was agreed that Z. Goren would remain the link person to the Executive Committee. quant terit be Deu 6 agniteem G. Glattfelder felt that Adalbert Krims( Austria) who was a freelance journalist-- should be proposed the position of co- ordinator. ed bluow ehotta ต่าง กลาง ความ รู้ 8 centimmnoo bas aprites Nominations: Adalbert Krimms( Austria), proposed co- ordinator relign= ( Substitute: A. F. Baratsits- Altempergen) noitslens on ert rifiw nis Zvi Goren( Israel), Link with the EC Marc Chamut( Belgium) open terit bise oteh9nsul Robert Zaal( The Netherlands) gu tea of Per Trehorning( Sweden) jea of nebo ni zeithorius hibo- 00 Orith Tempelmann( Switzerland/ SVJJ) oltenim 8 quan nsePhil Sutcliffe( Great Britain& Ireland) or Ben Tom Brett( Great Britain& Ireland) liste Cissé( Senegal) ( muigle) einoma enisM ammin 4. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES A- alias18 A ( eries) oplewa ogolu minate the IFJ the IFWJ until such ute regarding finances been removed; cian unions to use their Bettina Peters, the newly- designated IFJ Equality Officer would co- ordinate the IFJ equal opportunities programme. Due to her union's commitment, Ella Neirinck ( Belgium) had to decline the co- ordinator position but was ready to contribute in the work. Karen Stander( SAUJ) agreed to be the link person to the Executive Committee. -9Viopetso ni Nominations: Karen Stander( S. Africa), Link to the EC enoitsgildo Isio bexnill ter ne erit bris vistence le Bettina Peters, Co- ordinator Jackie Allender( Australia) Jim Boumelah( Great Britain) to etste Vincenz Gecmen- Waldek( Austria) isper sonstelees tani O vogelso) of set no Baratsits- Altempergen Almuth Helen Graf Hemmi( Austria) Substitute: A.F. Sued ( CEMU) ituosx3 erf herbat 5.5. Finance Report sri bris La inemes En ber The Honorary Treasurer reported that while the IFJ ongoing liquidity problems had improved, notably through regular NUJ payments, ten million BF in IFJ affiliation fees remained due at November 1992 and an affiliations fee deficit of 2.8 million BF had been budgeted for 1993. beltle Such a deficit would affect the IFJ general fund. Subsequently, and in line with the Montreal Congress decision-- IFJ should not work with deficits. IFJ unions' problems were reflected in this deficit but a strict application of Montreal IFJ financial strategies should follow. Warning letters would be sent to all unions in January 1992 to alert them on the consequences of fees non- payment. He said unions should give a clear picture of foreign bank accounts to enable the IFJ to receive fees due. A number of rich IFJ unions were experiencing problems and had applied jon bh for IFJ assistance. But he pointed out that exonerations should be considered by the IFJ after the union had first resorted to all means to reduce its costs. He also remarked that non- accurate declaration of membership figures was also affecting the affiliation fees income and efforts should be made by IFJ unions to rectify the situation. 1.71 edi is bisq emo2 no toe?? The General Secretary warned that the predicted total income in 1993 would be of 1,400,000 BF below what was expected in 1992. Expected fees non payment in 1993 would severely affect the IFJ. Nevertheless, there was a 1992 excess of income over expenditure( 2,439 million BF) but which would see important deductions in 1993, in line with Montreal Congress instructions-- 10% of affiliation fees income allocated to the Reserve Fund and 4% allocated to the Assistance Fund. Other measures would also affect the results in 1993: limitation in the Working Programme budget( 500,000 BF), the need to make a provision for the TUDP deficit and necessity to store some money away to prepare the costing of Congress. Subsequently, an excess of income over expenditure for 1993 would turn into a deficit of the general fund. EEO an Centr ( 1991& 1992) was The list of IFJ unions in arrears of fees payment( 1991& 1992) was long and 1993 would see an important loss of fees' income due to exonerations fees agreed to the NUJ( Great Britain& Ireland) and The Newspaper Guild( USA). Arrangements should be sought with The Newspaper Guild in order to accommodate them by taking account of the serious situation. The EC noted that due to economic crisis in Latin America( inflation) member unions from Argentina, Peru and Venezuela were applying for IFJ - 10- assistance regarding their fees. The Venezuelan union asked a change in category ( category C instead of B) to allow them to fill properly their financial obligations towards the IFJ. It was said that IFJ should look at creating an instrument that linked the affiliation fee to the state of local value currency. The General Secretary and the Honorary Treasurer would consider it for admitted unions in category C. Deutscher Journalisten Verband issue be The Executive Committee had to consider an exoneration to the Deutscher Journalisten Verband( DJV). A draft agreement was reached between the IFJ and the DJV in Bonn in July 1992 but was put now into question by the DJV. The agreement had been based on gradual fees payments spread over three years, with an exoneration of 25% for 1993. A difference over payment of interest on deferred fees still had to be settled. ta noillim amel etts bluow tioiteb s dou While understanding the repercussion of the German reunification on the e German journalists' unions( 2,5 million DM had been used out of the DJV strike fund to assist Eastern colleagues), members expressed concern that the IFJ finances were also endangered at a moment when two IFJ major unions had indicated financial problems. eub Although ung It was made clear that solidarity should prevail in such cases but should not be expressed in terms of exoneration. Considering each application on a case- by domestic case basis was the rule and specific facilities should be favoured. In no way ST crisis should be introduced on the IFJ scene. ม ebem so bas emooni eest noitellite Some delegates also pointed out that any devaluation of national currencies had an effect on the affiliation fees's amount to be paid at the IFJ. non eeet sper.ni balosgxe esw d 38 000.00P, I to ed bluow seers as DECISIONS: 1. The EC agreed the financial motion prepared by the shoqmi ose blow by General Secretary and the Honorary Treasurer;( Appendi noitsiliis tode of-- arip 1) bnu sonstelseA erit of erit of batso onbhow er ni noits toiteb QOUT er not no esigno to griteco toilebs otni mut blow bas boug betsoolls en polls emooni aset bluow esquecemerl 2. The EC gave authority to the General Secretary to talk with The Newspaper Guild on the possibilities of considering an arrangement similar to the NUJ arrangement; ar to th dua bnut istenep erit to 3. The EC instructed the General Secretary and Honorary gnol esw( seer seer) Treasurer to consider applications from Peru, Argentina and zeet anoitsienoxe of bob Venezuela, according to the IFJ financial resolution. bris ( ABU) bliu eqsgewe en bne( brslel& tse10) LUM e sommoss or lebo b 4. The Executive Committee instructed the IFJ General the TFJ equ ( Belgium) had to decline Secretary and Honorary Treasurer to renegotiate with the DJV. work Karen Stender ( noletni BohemA His mi erano BMT beenge Co privlags elew sleusenev brs uneq snitneg1A mont endinu hedmem -11million 85.5. IFJ Affiliations Review eturiteni nibed esw VLG erT The Executive Committee considered a review of the IFJ affiliations. bevel See DECISION: As a matter of routine, IFJ affiliations would be anol reviewed each year. ad Caire International Committee of Entertainment& Media Unions( ICEMU) The ICEMU project was not financially secured beyond 1993. IFJ priority would be to find ways to fund the continuation of the project. The main contributor was the ICFTU and Icemu would seek continued ICFTU financial support. The broadcasting system developments in the USA and in Europe( ISETU- Fistav merger) proved the necessity of such a media co- operation. DECISION: The Executive Committee agreed that the IFJ affiliation should be continued. International Federation of Workers Education Associations( IFWEA) The Executive Committee noted that IFWEA had not provided the IFJ with the basis for a productive relationship. No comment was received from them on the IFJ letter inquiry. UTRO bns iomyolan DECISION: ysbot lenoiten ெ bed mo. The Executive Committee agreed to step out from IFWEA membership. sm is bed bisa eri International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisation( IFFRO) ebert erftontes of ebs IFFRO brought together publishers& authors for the distribution and organisation of copyright money. The IFJ was representing as authors. obs s.16 ahotte bet benex sew bas enoimu DECISION: The Executive Committee agreed to continue IFJ affiliation to IFFRO while looking at the expenditures. bsd UM301 to qu- pritea erit terit tu beteque ene European Journalism Training Center to get nsmons to notoubouti ed of benpleab The Maastricht- based Centre was set up by the EEC and brought together 40 national journalism and training institutions throughout Europe. The IFJ President had succeeded Mia Doornaert in serving on their Council. The General Secretary had been asked to serve on their management Board. DECISION: ythebiloa The EC agreed to transfer the issue to the European group for formal decision. Isnoitsmetal erit no noitsmotni lanoitjbbs evsg viste 092 Isfene erT S to noienetxe na jarit bellso91 eHanoinU sibeM bris memnishen to estimmoo -12Berlin Institute for International Co- operation fill properly the Angin category nancial obligations nstead Site The German journalists' unions were divided on the issue. The DJV was suspiscious and declined to be involved as a Western Berlin Institute already existed. The" IG Medien" was more in favour of a co- operation with the Institute. In June 1992, the Berlin institute had set up 3- weeks- training courses for senior journalists unions' leaders( Asia, Africa). The IFJ had designed the programmes, provided the material and tutors and conducted the courses. The Institute management had asked the IFJ leadership to take a formal position on their Board. an UM IFJ an G. Glattfelder said that co- operation could take place but IFJ should not get formally involved. Global support from regional Governments, German trade union confederations and German journalists' unions did not yet exist towards the Berlin Institute. to vtisas 6. DECISION: ΠΟΙ The EC agreed to ask" IG Medien" to keep a watching brief on behalf of the IFJ and speak for the IFJ when necessary in further developments. TRADE UNION AFFAIRS 6.1. ICFTU ΠΟ 16 not elasd er riw Enzo Friso, General Secretary of the ICFTU, was a guest speaker at the Executive Comittee meeting. Two major problems unemployment and suppression of the trade union rights-- threatened the trade union movement today, he said. Liberal market economy policies, imposed by Governments and international financial institutions, had led to a frightening unemployment phenomenon worldwide. In Central Europe and in developing countries, modifications of labor legislation had been made to restrict the trade union rights. After the fall of the communist countries, the ILO which was based on a tripartite system had been weakened and benefitted from less governmental support. Such a weakness had a direct impact on trade unions and weakened the enforcement of conventions. Reinforcing efforts at a national level to strengthen the ILO should be the priority. gaplo ener Secretary The General Secretary pointed out that the setting- up of ICEMU had been a significant step of solidarity for our industry. Productive effects were expected soon. The IFJ's recognition as an ITS within the ICFTU, the introduction of a human tri rights profile in ICFTU policy and the IFJ/ ICFTU human rights project designed to be L submitted at the 1993 UN Conference resulted from a productive co- operation with the ICFTU. Finally, he thanked the ICFTU General Secretary and its staff for their solidarity. sqe 6.2. ICEMU quofgeasin The General Secretary gave additional information on the International Committee of Entertainment and Media Unions. He recalled that an extension of 2 -13million BF allocation had been asked from the ICFTU. In line with Congress policy, it was essential to encourage trade union organisation throughout the media. The General Secretary reported that the er International Federation of Post& Telecommunication Workers had adopted a new in policy aiming at organising in the media. They were active in Latin- America. Coen operation with the new Broadcasting international( Isetu- Fistav) should be developed in order to secure the ICFTU funding. blu inem M. Amram briefly commented the situation of Nabet in N. America. The Ostypographers and technicians union was declining and was organising in all industries. noThey looked at organising the broadcasting sector in North America with the FNC cooperation. But his union favoured co- operation with Brazilian organisations which were sbetter organised. In addition he doubted if there were positive results for America from Tisa FISTAV- ISETU merger, which had mainly a European profile. The President confirmed that FNC advice regarding the broadcasting system in America would be sought. The next Executive Committee agenda would consider 1) the developments into the ICEMU process and 2) the establishing of other committees that looked into it and planned strategies for all regions to co- ordinate the developments. en owT ow snime triguoa need ainemqolevab to noitshego- c enoiru bar zeon paslest DECISION: ICEMU Process The EC agreed to continue the del isueso no process and to look at the financial security for the rifiw sohem future activities in the Icemu. 6.3. International Graphical Federation bns enoi sonsleert en The General Secretary reported on a meeting with senior officers of the IGF on August 25, 1992. to noits ne yd bewsituo need view atte ent sb 60 ml mobgni> t beti drif ni beton need beri einemgaleveb er of hoa of DECISION: The EC endorsed the results of IFJ/ IGF leadership meeting( Appendix 2) and having wer enpiny Vigi represen ve ore ni bim sqow did Unesco profess Confe traditi b) a) agreed that the IGF should be invited to join Icemu; agreed that a further joint meeting, involving four or five seniors officers of the two federations, should be organised early in 1993; c) agreed that IGF, IFJ and other media unions should consider, in principle, the establishment of a joint ons trade union training foundation. pos lities for Unesco General sup( Unesco Over the les. Isupereviar bea enosmoadgio ribue to neitstre apitiligianoge the volloq aalimuhogo he 8-14noinu この we 6.4. IFJ Working Parties: i) Copyright Vistance Nee pead bari noitsbolts 38 noillim The Copyright Working Party had prepared an IFJ submission to the European enquiry on a standardized moral rights position in Europe. At a recent be Geneva WIPO permanent Committee meeting on developments and assistance in the field of copyright and neighbouring rights, the IFJ submitted its position and argued- with the endorsement of other constituent members of ICEMU-- that WIPO should en consult professional associations and trade unions for its copyright development programme in developing countries. Journalists as authors were entitled WIPO or assistance in securing all of the rights given to authors under the Berne Convention. 91 - DECISION: 00 The Executive Committee agreed to continue pressure elitonq nse on WIPO to get journalists' rights written into their DECISION programmes and to secure journalists' representation at WIPO Permanent Committee. gnitesobsond erit pribisgen bettimm bluow to purii) Freelances Tertio eri bris ni aye 100 The Executive Committee endorsed the Dublin declaration" From the margins to the mainstream" issued from the IFJ European freelance seminar. Two conferences were expected on the issue in 1993. Financial support had been sought to organise in Brussels a European- wide conference on casual labour developments. A similar conference should be organised in North America with the co- operation of IFJ unions and ICEMU organisations. fine The freelance issue was the most significant challenge facing IFJ unions, en said the General Secretary. In Norway, union rights to represent freelances had effectively been outlawed by an interpretation of a fair trading law. Similar developments had been noted in the United Kingdom. In Canada, the labour qi legislation hindered to organise freelances properly. The FNC had to resort to the " artist" status to give recognition to freelances. then the ILO shou ¡ umsol nioj or beIt was said that the Dublin Declaration which referred to unions' responsibilities towards freelances' unemployment should have an echo in the IFJ 1992-1995 Working Programme. bwodz a sol DECISION: iii) Equal Opportunities The Executive Committee agreed to hold sponsored conferences on casual labour both in Europe and in North America. its staff The IFJ Montreal Congress had agreed a comprehensive equal opportunities policy. The General Secretary stressed on the need to appoint someone within the IFJ Secretariat to take special responsibilities in the implementation of such - 15bra programme. Bettina Peeters, European co- ordinator, would assume these special Le responsibilities. Efforts would be made to held an equal opportunities working party tu meeting around the next IFJ Executive Committee meeting. ヨ iv) New Technology to eirigh en eaubsib joelb of ben -03 penglasb co ceet ent vsleo A 3- week- rolling AFETT( European Association for Workers' Training on Technologies) seminar should take place in 1993. The seminar would deal with collective bargaining on new technologies. The IFJ should organise a new technology working party meeting to define a policy to be submitted at the AFETT seminar. siber eldeiv to The digital production of newspapers and concern of health and safety with new technologies had brought growing demands from unions. The IFJ should watch the changing processes in the printing press and broadcasting sector and -o assess their impact on the profession. An updating of the IFJ handbook on new ov technologies would be welcomed. and DECISION: slo ti solom of Lal Ho929109 ( status of The Executive Committee instructed the General Secretary to circulate a brief questionnaire on new technology to all IFJ unions, in co- operation with the co- ordinator of the New Technology Working Party; It also instructed the General Secretary to arrange an early NT working party meeting to consider the responses. of anoin 11 snmm51 99 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ID 7. 7.1. UNESCO authority Gener The General Secretary reported that despite their national governments having taken a very critical line with Unesco, editors and publishers from US& U.K. br were today playing more of a role in Unesco than ever. It was essential that Unesco's communication policy and arrangements should be organised in a balanced manner in terms of representation on any Unesco co- ordinating or organising Committee. Vigilance was needed. The IFJ should make it clear that the Federation was the representative organisation of working journalists worldwide. the Gene organ the in ns The TUDO stressed that IFJ unions should not only be attached to Unesco national commissions but should explore the funding possibilities for professional training activities. He also warned that the 1993 Unesco General Conference would see international publishers lobbying intensively to alter Unesco's traditional position on the question of concentration of ownership. Over the last three years, Unesco attitude's towards IFJ had changed and recognised the Federation as the voice of journalists on all matters related to journalism. The IFJ contingent-- N. Swancott( Tudo), Oon Ee Seng( Malaysia) and R. Prabhu( NUJ India)-- at the - 16UN/ Unesco Alma Ata Conference( Oct. 5-9, 1992) on Promoting an independent and pluralistic Asian media, had been very active. The role of the IFJ and FIEJ ( Publishers) had been fundamental to the programme recommended in Alma Ata. But to follow the final declaration up with practical projects would require IFJ and FIEJ pressure on Unesco headquarters. The 1993 Ljubljana conference designed to discuss the rights of nojournalists with particular reference to the situation in the former Yugoslavia-- in cooperation with FIEJ and the Slovene Journalistic Society--- would give the opportunity to assess a concrete co- operation with the publishers. The General Secretary said that IFJ/ FIEJ co- operation was possible on matters related to safety, on basic human rights and on the creation of viable media breconomy, particularly in the new democratic conditions in Eastern and Central Europe. en rio xo OK nd brus In the debate, it was pointed out that prudence towards such a cooperation should prevail given that specific demands and mandates from the two organisations differed totally. 991 M. Ben Salah felt that similar strategies should be developed with other sorganisations( UN, Unicef etc.). how DECISION: The said the Genera effectively ctively be developments XU ennem beonsled erit nar. Two The Executive Committee instructed the IFJ to make it clear to Unesco its unhappiness with imbalance in representation on consultative bodies. 29 of The Executive Committee recommended IFJ unions to approach their national Unesco commissions and to look at obtaining vocational training funds. Similar The Executive Committee agreed to hold the Unesco/ IFJ/ Fiej Ljubljana Conference( February 4-5, 1993). Priw enil Isotho viev s next griver thecae asw The Executive Committee instructed the IFJ President and bs DECISIO General Secretary to meet with FIEJ in order to investigate co- operation in certain fields, clarify positions on others and to report back to next EC meting. The E sen sonslipt evi 891091 sponsored Other Europe Jud an enoieeimmoo Isnollen oozenU of beriosts_ed ving_ton not setilidi 7.2. UNITED NATIONS/ UNICEF Istened cozen cee a'oc UN- The IFJ and the ICFTU had agreed a joint project to prepare an extensive report on trades unionists and human rights for the UN World Conference on Human Rights to be held in June 1993. Regarding the UN based in New- York, the Writers Guild East would be invited to represent the IFJ in certain meetings. ( days) ( obeTy -17ni letnemu UNICEF The General Secretary briefly reported that a professional training project for South Asia would start in May/ June 1993 in Nepal. The IFJ had agreed to assist UNICEF in evaluating course material developed for UNICEF by Thomson Foundation. A nsmu ar bns qu- 68 ert to gribnut beri Lal erit, quong erit, quong ert to tieried no ebsm den Isnoipet s Tot eeinter mot so mot bluco wongisanteenoiistitem nis paib bein beau ed 7.3. International Red Cross Thowten Isr The IFJ had approached the Red Cross for a 1993 meeting on the safety of Journalists on dangerous missions and at times of conflict. But there were some fears that the World Press Freedom Committee( WPFC) wanted to sabotage IFJ efforts to reopen the debate on safety with the International Committee of Red Cross. 7.4. IOJ 1319 ut ent of esllob 8U boga no besaucot viste 198 Cal baut ert qu bllud bre bns bebrsque The Executive Committee noted failure of the IOJ to co- operate with the IFJ, even on specific matters which had earlier been agreed for common action ( copyright and safety). No concrete involvement had been noted from their side. An IFJ delegation went to Prague to work out a joint programme on attacks of journalists but in vain. At a UN African Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 1993 UN World Conference( Tunis, November 3), IOJ hostility against IFJ had emerged. M. Ben Salah and Lee Woodyear attended the meeting on behalf of the IFJ and the ICFTU. Mademba Ndiaye( Synpics) felt that IFJ should seek some recognition ( status of observer) with the" African Unity Organisation"( OUA). G. Odiko( Kenya) said that IFJ/ UAJ co- operation had already been established( Harare, S. Africa) but should be reinforced. DECISION: No Azildaras 01 Se Presi Vice Presid The Executive Committee gave authority to the General Secretary to communicate to IFJ unions that in view of the circumstances with the IOJ and the evaluating co- operation experienced so far, the IFJ would not invest any time and resources in any co- operative activities with the IOJ and would not regard that work as a priority. As a general point related to international relations, the President asked the General Secretary to prepare an explanatory list of all the international organisations' acronyms( Agencies, NGOs, etc.) used by the IFJ Secretariat. 8. HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMME programme: 3 SAT The General Secretary introduced the material on the IFJ human rights coverin expenses! -181. IFEX/ Human Rights Handbook-- The IFJ had been instrumental in establishing the International Freedom of Expression Exchange( IFEX) Clearing House which linked freedom of expression organisations. An extensive project to Unesco for funding of the Clearing house set- up and the Human Rights Handbook had been made on behalf of the group. The IFJ had pinpointed IFJ unions in the regions that could form centres for a regional network. The handbook was designed to be used in building an international campaign for journalists' human rights. 2. Safety Fund Despite 1992 problems in terms of finances of IFJ member unions, the safety fund contributions had demonstrated strong support. At the Asia Conference in Kuala Lumpur, the Japanese journalists' union offered 10,000 US dollars to the fund. But consolidation of the fund was needed and the General Secretary focussed on specific responsibilities of publishers and editors to contribute and build up the fund. IFJ discussions with FIEJ would raise this possibility. erit riw else Human Rights Working Party-- IFJ Safety work had expanded and reached with some form of a supervisory group. More involvement of IFJ regional advisers in specific work and responsibilities on the issue was expected. The denomination" Human Rights" had been choosen carefully and was clearly identified in international forums. A lot of the work that had been involved was specifically related to human rights. Regarding E- Mail service, it was said that it would provide a massive amount of communication for a minimum investment. Regional advisers should have access to it in priority. en amoa xeea bluodetal clear The IFJ/ FES safety of journalists conference( Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 26-28, 1992) had agreed an extensive programme on safety for Asia and adopted specific resolutions on Hong Kong, Korea, India, Fiji and Malaysia. need bsd noitste DECISION: ions to The Executive Committee instructed the Secretariat to give urgent priority to securing the necessary funding to Joy of you maintain the IFJ Programme of Human Rights work. moto- 05 gritouloves 00.01 The Executive Committee gave authority to establish an bmp smi yao izsvni son blow IFJ Human Rights Working Party composed of IFJ President, Honorary Treasurer, a Fatpren delegate and the IFJ regional advisers. bap LOL s div 29itiviton nong CO and bexes trebles erts, enoisle The Executive Committee agreed to redesignate the lenoitemetni ent lls to tell Safety Officer position as the" Human Rights officer". tehetene Lal erit yd be UNITED The Executive Committee endorsed the proposal to UN-- The The IFJ produce an IFJ Human Rights handbook. of Human Rights to be The Executive Committee endorsed the Kuala Lumpur Writers Guild East would be resolution on safety( Appendix 3) dealin 9A1 SMD Co wi 0-198.4. How to make the IFJ work better known It would be considered at next EC meeting. we 9. REGIONAL REPORTS zid of SAT 29.mbmsmp diw Montreal -- Occupation In his introduction, the General Secretary referred to the section regional activity-- of his report which aimed at reinforcing the regional participation Din IFJ work. The role of advisers who came from regions was important to develop all TOIFJ projects and to make the Executive Committee more representative. Making the IFJ work accountable, looking at democratic work within IFJ constitution and seeking efficiency in IFJ activitities were three principles to be followed. quot 9.1. European Group The Gen The General Secretary presented a revision of the European rules. Two amendments had been received referring to the name of the European Group and to its independent status. He recalled that the European Group was an organisation working on behalf of the IFJ. It had been set up to further the aims and objects of the IFJ. The European Group should be responsible to the Executive Committee of the Federation. nemow and amendments. to gnibad ent to The Executive Committee expressed opinions on the proposal and Developments in Central and Eastern Europe had given a new dimension for the region and a reorganisation of the work was essential. But the European group could not respond to Eastern unions' specific interests. It was the sole responsibility of the IFJ. Regarding the European fee, it was recalled that the European fee was a voluntary arrangement amongst European unions and such an arrangement was not bound to IFJ constitution. Non- member European unions were not allowed to enter the group. eri ' atells orly efi be Some members felt that the IFJ President could not hold the same position at the European Group. It was also suggested that an IFJ President could have the same position within a regional group while delegating specific responsibilities to the Senior Vice President. At the European Group, the IFJ President and the Senior VicePresident might share the presidency. Pre be mac Finally, the amendment proposing to rename the European Group as the " European Federation" was not agreed. But it would be put on the agenda of the next European Group meeting. Union ( The list of European Group projects is attached to this report- Appendix 4). As a principle, IFJ European unions involving in project activities would be asked to pay a small contribution( 5,000 BF) for their participants in order to assist in covering the expenses. ledrich- Ebe * bert- Süfune Bonn * Bibliothek lis.gol US do Sec the - 20- DECISION: The Executive Committee agreed not to rename the European Group. The Executive Committee agreed to the new rules with amendments.( The text is attached to this report- Appendix 5). bamis mis doidw hoge air to viivitas lenoige The Executive Committee agreed that the European group presidency should be shared with the Senior Vice- President. The Executive Committee instructed the Secretariat to send the new text to the European Group members. ow? Belun 9.2. Asia& Oceania The General Secretary attended the IFJ Regional Asia Conference in Kuala Lumpur in October 1992. Two additional conferences related to Women journalists and to Safety of journalists in Asia took place at the same time. The Asia Regional Conference had considered the establishment of a regional IFJ office in Asia and agreed an extensive resolution to that effect. Funding contributions to that effect were expected from IFJ affiliates within the region. The Womens Conference had agreed an extensive resolution for an IFJ Equality programme. The Safety Conference also carried a resolution on the safety of journalists in the region. new enol ராதி to The regional adviser for Asia said that the Kuala Lumpur Conference agreed to expand recruitment, particularly in Japan and Central Asia. In India, the Government would be asked to regard the State- owned Radio/ Television journalists' not organisations as trade unionists. ent ever blu DECISION: 0216.2sw The Executive Committee endorsed the Kuala Lumpur resolutions( Appendices 6& 7). e 9.3. Middle East Ixen en 2919 nate the Vilish ow fi tu8 beeps to SnRights officer" ราย be n ogou The Executive Committee.gritbundo Mr. Naim Tubasi, President of the Arab Journalists' Association, who was present in Brussels, briefly addressed the Executive Committee. He reiterated its appeal for continued support to Palestinian journalists, who were constantly harassed, and hoped that the IFJ would succeed in organising a conference in Jerusalem. SS- 21professional The proposal to held a meeting in Jerusalem, as agreed by the Montreal Congress, had to be postponed after the European Community authorities had bo withdrew their support for political purposes. The IFJ was investigating further ways of trying to get the meeting established. Innoin .21 23 Z. Goren called for a wide conference dealing with Press Freedom under Occupation in Situation of war. Israel had never barred Muslim delegates from entering the country, he said. Finally, he emphasized that, at some stage, IFJ funding should be sought to establish a well- based co- operation between the Israeli and the Arab Journalists' Associations. A regional mechanism should be considered for that small region. alaho inamyolqme DECISION: tqmetts neve queal airt no no sonAmA The Executive Committee instructed the General Secretary to investigate together with member unions in the region the possibilities to arrange such a erit hoqque of eaenonilliw a conference. betimiled toim. hoqques dou s 9.4. Latin America bsd noinu eid Atiw vi ni The Executive Committee noted the regional report from the IFJ Caracas office. Katia Gil reported that contacts for activities had been established in Uruguay and Ecuador. Norway and Sweden were funding the trade union and professional training and the defence of the human rights. But in the long term, Latin- American unions should contribute more in funding their own work. Efforts were made to that effect. Some Foundations( FES, Neumann) were willing to assist them for the trade union training and the human rights issue. eaelsre ni 10t The Executive Committee considered a resolution on Peru( Violations of Journalists' Social& Economic Rights in Peru) and a resolution on the escalation of violence against journalists in Venezuela. The Latin- American members of the Executive Committee introduced a motion regarding the non- respect of trade union rights in Latin- America. It called for > hoy IFJ action to put pressure on all Governments and the International Monetary Fund in order to make them respect the trade union rights. zoin noits sie not R. Audi pointed out that the elimination of Labour legislation in Argentina had produced a grave set back to the rights of the workers. Pressures should be made on private and public investors to make them respected the social rights. The General Secretary stressed that IFJ would associate very strongly with the action already taken by the ICFTU and the ILO Trade Union Freedom Committee. Imposition of new economic policies designed to stimulate market economy should be accompanied by a protection of social conditions and basic human rights. He would investigate, together with the Latin American unions, the regional activities where such issues could be raised. North- American affiliates' support for a statement denouncing the policy imposed on Central and Latin American en begieme bsr 10 endin -18-22set countries would be asked.senel berl as eysw 10 us vtinummons DECISIONS: not to 19 not to rena bled sepage bagoqteoq ed of bari eaeigno The Executive Committee carried the resolution on Peru and Venezuela.( Appendix 8& 9) at ebnu mobee 2ee19 riw on The EC carried a resolution calling for IFJ international mont betegeleb milauM ben action, submitted by the EC Latin- American members. ghibnut LA agste, emoe is s ( Appendix 10) er bns lecial ent neswted Terit beneblo 9.5. North- America noigen The General Secretary introduced a proposal" The employment crisis in North America's Entertainment and Media Industry". It was the first- ever attempt to organise a mass media union conference in North America on this issue. aslidizz00 The Executive Committee noted the FNC willingness to support the conference proposal. M. Amram pointed out that such a support might be limited given that his union had recently hosted the IFJ Montreal Congress. DECISION: ysuga lenojasetets ne met prol atrigh The Executive Committee agreed to hold, jointly with ICEMU, the North- America Conference on the employment crisis. erit bns bns prin terit of ebsm 918 ebs 9.6. Africa erot noite M. Ben Salah called for the establishment of an IFJ regional office in West Africa. In order to allow the IFJ to secure its funding, he felt that the Senegalese Journalists' Union( Synpics) could fill the structure in the meantime. s bens bru The General Secretary reported that proposals for further activities in Africa existed. The African unions should consider how to bring them together for more cohesive co- operation and should discuss how to develop such solidarity work. The next Executive Committee would consider the African approach to the issue. SnidnegiA ed bluoria atrigh le DECISION: 9.3. Middle East The Executive Committee instructed the IFJ African unions to discuss such solidarity process and to put forward a report to the next Executive Committee meeting. sbsm 9.7. Missions Reports UTO er yd nexist ybsents not nottos er mobee noin texism etslumita wen do noitisol plead 1. Former Soviet Union-- In meetings with the Journalists' Association in Ukraine and with representatives of professional and trade unionists in Russia, there was a clear evidence of a willingness to co- operate in the IFJ Media for Democracy project for Eastern Europe and Former Soviet Union. But no clear picture had emerged concerning their interest in changing into real trade unions or AS- 23professional unions. Patience and scrutiny were ssential to see how the new patterns would be created. State subsidies from Ukraine might be expected for some local arrangements( hotels, translations). A full report of the mission informing on interviews and giving list of addresses and contacts would be available early 1993. bevied need ybsele berle ed bluowane DECISION: The LAI zeer en Executive recommendations: Committee bluow foiniw( oto stivnil endorsed the the following of boxes Aeel sed to stay in close contact with all organisations/ groupings representing professional or trade union work for journalists in Ukraine and Russia; M S.Q to send all relevant education/ training material to these organisations/ groupings and try to establish computer links on Safety on Journalists' matters; 8-8-0 to practice a very strict policy on admitting new members from Russia and former Soviet republics and to refrain from recruiting new affiliates until the pattern of the future professional trade unions is clear; Aeet visunde efi blort of Lal art betivni vllerot( ns 67) IbuA R vimisw bhs beton aew noitativni adTenitnegA eettin exom E Croatia mission The IFJ had undertaken, jointly with Reporters sans Frontières, a preliminary investigation enquiry on the deaths in Croatia of two journalists, Cristian Würtenberg( Swiss) and Paul Jenks( UK). Clarification on the cases had been sought with the Croatian authorities in an attempt to prosecute those responsible. A full report from Reporters sans Frontières would be circulated to the Human Rights Working Party. 03 e lavisti dint Turkey Mission An international Day of action on Turkey, mobilizing together ten organisations, had been organised on September 9. But the IFJ had not yet received the support of the Turkish union regarding the mission. Infrastructure on the ground was essential to carry out a mission but the right of veto could not be exercised from unions to prevent such action. IFJ would loose finally credibility in such inee ert an exercise. noleeimdus sense of LA! wolls of eonsvbs ni oo bluow sbnegs 03 erit to inloq A else The Executive Committee instructed the General Secretary to investigate at a meeting of IFEX body in London enoiacimdua no dua noinu 190 DECISION: e 1) how to follow- up the international action on Turkey; 2) to organise, within four months, a mission to consider the alajlamuol to noinu datu professional conditions, the human rights and the trade Vitneiofilua ed bluow noinu alunion position for journalists in Turkey. gnileem 03 edi gnhub exhsme LVM art of eangan seseng bluow and the eritritiv bevIG erit tert) besips aswi exoodbrieri bns aixet piesd Lal ed to philsbqu ns not bellso risis? ne8.M seioloq bris esitivitos Lat no anedmem' anoinu erit motni vhsel of nebo ni - ES- 24ame 10. FUTURE MEETINGS esa enew ynituros bns eonelts.enoinu lenoleatong ev not belosaxe ed tripim enisiu mont zeibiadua ets12 beiseno ed blow sist? ( enoitalepszeleted).stner ebbs to tail gni gnivip 10.1. Congress 1995: invitations seer yhse oldalisys, ad blow alps Invitations to hold the 1995 IFJ Congress had already been received from a number of IFJ unions( Bulgaria, Spain, Slovenia, Tunisia). Members would be asked to send a full proposal, giving a maximum of concrete information( funding, technical and clerical assistance, accommodation, travel facilities etc.) which would be considered at the next Executive Committee Meeting. 9.5. Dizz ca 10.2. Executive Committee Meetings 1993 posal" The employ The following dates were agreed: to organise a ma mass was the first- ev on this 1993 June 4-5-6 275dism won 1994 SMC willingness to November 1994 might to sup February 1994 AND gru Jonoizzslorg zi zoimu sbo Jonoiz DECR. Audi( Fatpren) formally invited the IFJ to hold its February 1994 Executive Committee meeting in Argentina. The invitation was noted and warmly ense welcomed. ritiw yitnioj owl to ertiseb erit edit no 010 $ 80 erit no noitsoiths It was recalled that sufficient time should be available around the dates ezon to hold working parties meetings in conjunction with the Executive Committee meetings. Time would be needed to prepare working parties papers to be submitted to the EC. eri prisil der to the The administrative Committee meetings would take place in the interval edmelge? no be no beeins Jon of EC meetings. no equiounte ed K. Stander( SAUJ) expressed the wishes of her union to be much more rous involved in IFJ decisions. Executive Committee material( proposals) should be sent in advance to allow IFJ unions to prepare a submission with their own thinking on the proposals. A point of the EC agenda would consider member union submissions. ( Agreed). nobno.I ni gbod X and to put for Con tee me 11. OTHER BUSINESS 21100 Sini sali li qu- wollot of worl( I of( S sbo The EC noted a letter of complaint from the Dutch Union of Journalists regarding the IFJ activities. After R. Bakker said that his union would be sufficiently served with the IFJ President and General Secretary remarks during the EC meeting, it was agreed that the General Secretary would prepare a response to the NVJ. was a cle clear IFJ M. Ben Salah called for an updating of the IFJ basic texts and handbooks in order to clearly inform the unions' members on IFJ activities and policies. Demo of a wi ness to co- operate - 25The President indicated that IFJ unions should refer to the IFJ Manifesto and to material from IFJ working parties. But it was the specific role of the EC members to explain in their region how the IFJ worked, what was its structure and projects' activities. The President thanked the staff, the interpreters and all members of the EC and formally closed the meeting. -as- 24 otzetih Mente la anoinu Lai tsrit betsolbri ineblaen erT 03 ent to elon officeqe erit asw ti tua.zeihsq gnbhow Cal mot isheism of bns bns enutounfeetas tertwibahowitbert wort noipen hier ni nisiqxe of exedmem eeitivitos abejong Congress had already been Invitations to hold the eto andmells bhs entenente ori beladinellegebers asked to send a full proposal, giving technical and clerical be considered at stance, beaple vilemet travel facilities etc.) next Executive Committee Meeting. 10.2. Executive Committee Meetings 1993 The following were 1993 June 4-5-6 1994 February AND November 1994 R. Audi( Fatpren) formally invited the IFJ to hold its February 1994 Executive Committee meeting in Argentina. The invitation was noted and warmly welcomed. It was recalled that suffici should be available around the dates to hold working parties meetings conjunction with the Executive Committee meetings. Time would be needed to prepare working parties papers to be submitted to the EC. The administrative Committee of EC meetings. take place in the val in KC. Stander( SAUJ) expressed FJ decisions. Executive Committee wishes of her union much more ( proposals) should be sent to allow IFJ unions to prepare a submission with their own thinking on the proposals. A point of the EC agenda would consider member union submissions. ( Agreed). 11. OTHER BUSINESS The EC noted a letter of complaint from the Dutch Union of Journalists regarding the IFJ activities. After R. Bakker said that his union would be sufficiently served with the IFJ President and General Secretary remarks during the EC meeting, It was agreed that the General Secretary would prepare a response to the NVJ. M. Ben Salah called for an updating of the IFJ basic texts and in order to clearly inform the unions' members on IFJ activities and policies. FJ- FS RESOLUTION SxibnegaA on APPENDIX 3 Appendix 1 ЗА ЧАЙОТТАЙЯЭТИ! IFJ FINANCIAL REPORT spiriq Isnottametni er The Executive Committee of the IFJ, meeting in Brussels on November 6-7 1992, pur mhaving considered the Financial Report and proposed budget for 1993, notes that a considerable deficit is projected for 1993 and instructs the Administrative Committee ne2 ert to take urgent action to: o yıs erit to the ELIMINATE the projected shortfall in Affiliations Fees for 1993; neem en ritiw enoitele gibsgel an anco besis nerw La REDRAFT the budget ensuring that, in line with the policy of the Montréal UMBO Congress, there will be no deficit in the IFJ General Fund in 1993; berrismen homeoq 2290010 ADMINISTER the 1993 budget in line with the financial policies agreed by the Congress. erit hebniri con bluow themqole sri bise 101 edT WCFurther, the Executive Committee instructs the General Secretary and Treasurer to: noite ego- oo to aseɔonq erit mont bebuloxe loxe vie a) e1ew ye discuss with all member unions which have applied for reductions in payment of fees the grave situation facing the IFJ and to reach, on a LaledT case by case, agreements on payment of fees for 1993 and beyond. eredmemb) in send an urgent letter to all IFJ member unions that are in arrears with fees outlining the budgetary problems of the IFJ and asking them to take immediate action to pay outstanding fees. org Call er toc) meonoo tato prepare a proposal for the next meeting of the IFJ Executive Committee concerning the problem of member unions who fail to declare the gniteem aider accurate number of union members in order to reduce the level of fees 2c ว ว ธาตุ seoltosiq griphopaid to the IFJ. IFJ.golonris wen nettemerilo gnoms do he d) Prepare a review of member unions in category A, B, C. ly and noo bluow sibem.nd the gn The Executive Committee advises the General Secretary and Treasurer that where noisevere problems exist, they should try to assist member unions through their no difficulties by arranging for payment of IFJ fees to be paid over a longer period. now themqoloveb To ask to legal ble In addition, ways should be examined to authorize a member union to carry out end gh legitimate and concrete activities on behalf of the IFJ in lieu of payment of fees. mamqoleveb noinu wen 10 mei blow The Executive Committee agrees that no policy of exoneration of payment of fees should be applied unless there is clear evidence, that a national union faces a real crisis, either through reductions in services or staff, has taken action to resolve its own financial difficulties. de The Executive Committee adopts this policy in recognition of the fact that IFJ member unions who fail to honour their obligations to pay dues on time and in accordance with the IFJ Constitution will severely reduce the services available to IFJ unions and will force reductions in the existing staff employed by the IFJ during 1993. de office. ide includes for safe the INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS International Graphical Federation( IGF) Appendix 2 On August 25 1992 the President and General Secretary met with leaders of the International Graphical Federation at the headquarters of the IFJ. In attendance from the IGF were Walter Carlsson( Sweden), the President, Bryn Griffiths( Great Britain), the Senior Vice- President and the General Secretary Bob Tomlins. The meeting had been arranged following the intervention of the IGF President at the IFJ Congress when he raised concerns regarding relations with the IFJ. The meeting discussed the circumstances surrounding the creation of the ICEMU, which had taken place without the participation of the IGF. The IFJ position remained that the IGF had taken a decision earlier in the year not to participate in the process. The IGF said that they had believed the ICEMU development would not hinder the development of the European Media Union Forum into an international body and now they felt that they were being deliberately excluded from the process of co- operation between the federations. The IFJ insisted that this was not and had never been the intention of the IFJ. The IFJ would propose that the IGF be invited to join the ICEMU to represent its members working within the newspaper, periodicals and publishing industry. It was further proposed that, early next year, a meeting of senior officers of the IFJ ad and IGF should be held, possibly in Great Britain, to discuss matters of joint concern and possibilities for practical co- operation between the two federations. This meeting would consider, among other matter, new technology, training and working practices, media employment policies, and concentration of media ownership. The meeting also considered an IGF proposal to create a trade union training foundation involving the IGF, the IFJ and the other media unions within ICEMU, which would provide a way to secure European Community funding for trade union development work in the years to come. This arrangement would not interfere in the present independent organisation of trade union development work by each federation, but would create a mechanism for new support should the present arrangements with LO/ TCO in Sweden diminish. 6010] bimo ops do APPENDIX 3 IFJ- FES SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS CONFERENCE Kuala Lumpur( Oct 26-28, 1992) JI JE 212-9@ oings of COMMUNIQUE bas The Asia bas Conference on Safety Of Journalists at October 26-27, 1992 its expresses continuing violence and harassment of journalists carrying work. Kuala Lumpur concern at out their printsi пос are coming quodsi to The Conference notes that attacks on journalists from government, state agencies, the military and terrorists. Working journalists in some parts of our region who try report objectively are constantly intimidated and even killed. abdemmo Such countries as India, Burma, the Philippines, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and PNG are particular trouble spots in our region which need special monitoring from the local and international freedom of expression and human rights organisations. ni end فور In this context, the conference recommends: 1. To improve regional and international networks by supporting the creation of regional crisis centres linked with the IFJ for monitoring and providing assistances to victimised journalists. 12 astillo 2. To urge the United Nations and other international organisations to Iocus on numan rights abuses in our region. edsoube od eqorexxow bos esimee ar sainspiO sellidom 3. To raise awareness among journalists of safety issues in bem their region through training and publications. Js adalls of 4. To call upon the governments to take press freedom and the practice of journalism seriously and to provide a legal protection of journalists pitios framework of which will ensure a democratic media culture as adopted by the 21st Congress of noldspinuIFJ. Isolee 招聘 5. ONS To ask the IFJ to send committees of inquiry to trouble our region epspots in to investigate the attacks and violence 19ddo bragainst journalists and to implement follow- up actions through paomis the machinery of IFJ Safety Programmes. beaed no The conference affirms the view that absolute responsibility to provide yJetsa journalists to work in security. a In this context, the conference declares: 1. It's the employers' responsibility IIw she working enironment within the office. employers have an safe environment for her the Safety TEUTU to provide a safe Xzow to provide а safe the 2. It's the employers' responsibility working environment outside the office. This includes EXIMA provision of adequate insurance and the right coverage journalists to refuse dangerous assignments, etc. Appendix 2 of 3. It is the employers' responsibility to provide economic journalists. security Grafor This includes job security, insurance provision, pension and gratuity schemes, etc 4. It is the employers' responsibility to provide adequate and equipment for journalists, photographers fromand broadcasters. This includes provision of tele lens, etc ileds safe painoo the Secretar 5. It is the responsibility of employers to provide training on safety issues. 6. It is the responsibility of employers to respect labour be conventions, legislation and regulations. no To doidw enforce these responsibilities, the Isols the following proposals/ projects: The ce yd excowde conference recommends 1. Checklist of training programmes. ment of the 365 2. tosq 9. lo mob IFJ to create a pool of trainers conducting safety courses. Niw bezala 3. IFJ to start pilot training wo region. proficient in OT schemes 111 MURALE organisations with the necessary facilities 4. IFJ to link all journalists IFEX Exchange and provide the towards this end. no 2000 It was furth proposed and GF, 5. IFJ would edd brace Ispel s sbiv6. to saep would 7. sonelolv Bite deuodd union 8. to organise seminars and workshops to educate journalists on safety issues and to mobilise opinions against all sort of terrorism aimed at journalists. to Need for IFJ come out out with a proper information/ communication strategy for Asia- Pacific. Need for IFJ to set up regional communication L edt des centres. от IFJ should promote more regional meetings among journalist organisations to discuss safety and other issues. he press ranger based eved 2019. Need for a human Need for a human rights watchdog organisation in Asia to monitor the human rights and safety situation in Asia. loeb sonetto e xenos aid I FUTURE STRATEGIES In Lidianoga the immediate future, work to: exevolge add the journalist me 94BBA S ebivosg of JI unions in Asia will edd a'dI.S hemmotivne paixzow 943 Bebulonl eidr.951110 add sblad he ed to ed to 10 s, 06M- 16W paved en to Beijixodus edd PHOX yd pool to" y" 1. Implement a strong and effective communications network enable gathering of accurate information about asw pou under threat and prompt distribution to all unions. oj snid to bas. 225006 to journalists 2. Decentralise work in the region to sub- regional groupings of south Asia, ASEAN, the Pacific, Central Asia and East Asia. 3. Production of training materials on safety including material to train a pool of trainers, to run safety courses for individual unions and courses for journalists working in ejo risk areas. 9909 to adsqoldiq bos LHI T 99 ம் eesid 4. To press the United Nations and other international Sveado agencies to play a greater role to impress on governments in the region their obligation to respect press freedom and human rights of journalists in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Publica Kimo perate under Adiv to 5. To seek the assistance of UNESCO to conduct a survey of media laws, press freedom and human rights of journalists in I the region. Yjet ampills Ilut J. 1 Intro 6. To focus public attention on press freedom in the region by organising activities including fund raising for the IFJ Oafety Dund in****** untuy an International Du*** Suedem May 3, 1993. Day 7. To To negotiate directly with relevant governments for an agreement to provide environment for journalists m, nemnt working in risk areas. Minis necess 936. odw OEM to exobel golau Jasis COHE a safer I sub Prime 2010 approac 925sle of.! iw 03 bas DHAKA DECLARATION's benisdeb xol axebssl noiau sediul s Jenisps becaal adSIGN The Conference endorsed the Declaration of principles and activities adopted by the the South Asia Regional Conference of Working Journalists on May 4th 1992. 9bard beamp blasd en proms 925 dofdw mobesit nota CII od yd beagogae bas RESOLUTIONS extended its thanks 03 O& M to noinu bas tempem noqu Iso se sapeleb ed Isto ibs noto abzusfp besips) add to moldnessgml edd szans boog brs The Safety Conference adopted the following resolutions: the JoemsonsVDE. the HONG KONG to diw to The International Federation of Journalists, together participants at the International Conference on the Safety Journalists, held on October 26-27, in Kuala Lumpur, ydelse edd no по adioqque spaw B. qupnija I add de adeq TS- as tododoo no bied, edalls el ni 01 eseyoigme eqqawon nsibnI to basmeb end. yledsibemmi yasaldos noteiver zebnu Bexit 20p6w zebnu bexit aspew sd to welv aI goda s palwolfot bebox need palvad bisws B ± 608 spew JesI add ddiw bas 29011g ni saiz .xist bas jaut al molaiver opew rol with of od Kong, by the authorities CONDEMNS the detention of Ms Leung Wai- Man, a reporter of Hong " Express Daily" People's Republic of China, of the of the Бр eidsne DEPLORES the one- sided official accusations while Ms Leung was denied access to her family, employer and legal assistance, to spn and MASZA BISA djupe CALLS upon the government of the People's Republic of China to palbio release Ms Leung immediately. of The IFJ and participants of the Conference also take note the many stringent restrictions on journalists performing Isnolds their professional duties in China, and calls upon the Chinese ajne to government discard its controls and to observe camud br internationally agreed principles and practices of a free and Isetevi independent press. to you yd golpe the 10 23 24% naqu to no CO KOREA 886 12 The International Federation of Journalists, together together with of participants at the International Conference on the Safety Journalists, held on October 26-27, in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirms IFJ's great concern for editorial trade democracy and union rights in the Republic of Korea and expresses their full recognition of the achievements made by the media workers at un Tinion 50_Aav strike action for editorial democracy and impartial broadcasting in the Korean 05 101 media. adalismuot bas in thair The delegates strongly particularly the prosecuting authorities concerned: an call Korean upon the seminars and tronic Government, m cate are 1. To release the three union leaders of MBC who detained and face prosecution and to withdraw the arrest warrants issued against a further three union leaders for eslqton alleged violations of trade union laws; no edT Isola yd badgobs said vidos media independence and 2. To respect principles of union freedom which are among the basic rights recognised and espoused by the IFJ. sonsioino ddiw regional communi trade The delegates further call upon management and union of MBC to ensure the implementation of the agreed clauses on editorial democracy, thus establishing quality journalism and good broadcasting at work which will of genuine democracy in Korea. in Asia to под contribute to the MOH rights wa watc dog organi INDIA advancement on hu rights and pond epod Ienoids T to yiets2 edd no 9009лo Isnold edal adj ds adnaqloltasq I The International Federation of Journalists, Journalists, together with participants at the International Conference on the Safety of Journalists, held on October 26-27, in Kuala Lumpur, supports the demand of Indian newspaper employees for setting up a wage revision machinery immediately. In view of the wages fixed under the last Wage Board award having been eroded following a steep rise in prices and with Lue increase in the gross revenue of the industry, the we for wage revision is just and fair. FIJI The International Federation of Journalists, together with on the Safety of participants at the International Conference Journalists, held on October 26-27, in Kuala Lumpur, recognises the need of the Fiji Journalists. Association for funding to carry out a programme of work to promote safety of journalists by training and attachments to bigger journalists unions and to publish a newsletter to update Fijian journalists on safety matters. MALAYSIA The International Federation of Journalists, together with participants at the International Conference on the Safety of Journalists, held on October 26-27, in Kuala Lumpur, backs the Toumalictr Malaysia to the wall wh Pl Union yˋ Malaysian authorities to amend the Official Secrets Act 1972 and the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 so as to allow the local press to operate under universally recognised principles of free expression and the right to information. This conference shares the concern of NUJ Malaysia that these two pieces of legislation hinder local journalists in their. role of helping to build an informed society in this era of information explosion. MU) This conference, therefore, calls upon the Government of Malaysia, as a government that is committed to democracy, not to put journalists in fear of carrying out their legitimate duties of helping to build an informed society and protecting their fellow citizens' right to be informed, which Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad visualised necessary for Malaysia, with the year 2020 approaching. CONCLUSION as The Conference included representatives of unions of working journalists in Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Thailand. The conference extended its thanks to the International Federation of Freidrich Ebert Ebert Stiftung conference; Journalists and for the sponsoring the 23 the representatives OI UNESCO and spoke to delegates; and ICRC who attended the National Union and to the officers and staff of Journalists, Malaysia, for organising the conference. OCTOBER 28TH 1992 Equal opp of CONDEMNS the detention ICIA Leung Wai- Man, a reporter er of the. Hong Kong the authorities of the Adiw redjepoj aja! IsIOL 20 noids19b9T Isnoldsm edT to y TS- 3S ydets odd no sonexeino Isnoids ed de edasqlold sq TuqmI SI6uX ளர் xedo ÷ 00 bied adso xol noisio028A edells xvo 29 ad to been srit to vielea edomorq Od XHow Io Smo s Juo YD Onibo adellsmuot 19ppid of ednemdosdds bas painis yd adellsnuot neiti esbqu 03 139Izwens deilduge' coke basic anot atel.8293am ydelse no ajal savo was riw dispo AI2YAIAM and pa participants of , al nce also note to noise Isoisne nI edI 10 ydelse edd no sons to IsnoldsmednI end de ansqildisq edd exosd, uqmud sisu mi rs- as rodod00 mo adt nt staveleM T bied ** 20 91 jailsnot 2200 STRI JA 2391592 Istotito ed baems od 291dodjus nstaysiaM 26 02 8er bos 298299 palag erij Bas paseng Is of od wolls beainpoos1 A anolildu notdamioni od ddplx odd bns notas qx 99xt to asiqlogixq eeeds 198 zied ± 20 30 Jon, Ya etsmid 25 Pede VSISM CO Journalists da bemiol as brud of s in the Repu c of ποσυ 9101 led duo palys to 1set at with ty of OWJ trade full eat torial 150) ab adatlansuot dug of bemotni as blind of enigied to asidub emt medelbentredged origix uponesho Kwoddet edent, m beal tavalyibsmoroiderie authors dodeGencede intM pnidosoxggs OSOS Y sdf daw saysIsM zo? y season 1. To release ase the three un union leaders of MBC who detained and face prosecution and to witMOIBUJOMOO arrest warrants issued against a further three union leaders for xow to anola tasavita nesagaz bebulonepexetno srit sibnI рлох рлон bns sentggbredbe union freedom which are among the basic riginals and espoused by the IFJ. edger ett bebnetxe sono d rade sed The delegates further call upon management and union of MBC to 18f themoblari on editorial and good advancement edy 06-328889ing at work which will of genuine democracy in Korea. bobne s odb 0 Peda contribueodexo to noinu Isnoised to 12sde pelab of exoge bas bлe axepillo adj od bas Journalists, together with participants at the International Conference Conference on the Safety of Journalists, held on October 26-27, in geera HT8pOTOpp the demand of Indian newspaper employees for setting for setting up a wage revision machinery immediately. In view of the wages fixed under the last Wage Board having been eroded following a steep Lue increase in for wage revision is just and fair. award rise in prices and with che industry, Cue APPENDIX 4 Tot BiboM iszoqoiq- daine seok Joy hoqquz Isponsal on 101 ban EUROPEAN GROUP OF THE IFJ · PROJECTS 002 of ACTIVITY PRACT. REGION ARRANGEMENTS DONOR 8001 STATUS Freelance Seminar Dublin, Sept 4-6 Western Europe/ East observers EC-- 4002 done, finance agreed Privatisation of broadcasting lion Santander, end of Western Europe/ EC-- 4002 finance agreed November Euro Works Council Fininvest May 1993 organisation FNSI in cooperation with EGAKU/ East observers Western Europe/ EC-- 4004 finance agreed EGAKU/ countries where Fininvest unvest operates Western Europe/ East observers EC 4004 finance agreed VITOA EC-- 4004 finance agreed qu- wollot bloodbred lo Strategy Works Council BUTAT2 Collective bargaining 101 FIS/ CISL Pet spring 1993/ probably Brussels spring 1993 could be linked to Euro Group meeting-- discussion of next edition of handbook Western Europe/ EGAKU/ East observers W Casual labour conference Equal opportunities broadcasting wollol sia tot soon l seet qu as May 1993/ Euro Committee agreed to prefinance End of March 1993 European Committee Members of European Committee( ECEMU) finance possible out of 4002 for 1993 no financial supports yet -- ETUC political support EC-- Equal opp. finance agreed unit XGA C C Danish proposal" Media for Democracy" start 1993one Eastern Europe. year regional meetings/ one regional meeting PHARE application 19933-- one year/ Eastern Europe cooperation with European Journalism mstasW 215visado Training Association bags sonsmit ( EJTA) instasw XA 215visado 004 03 \ sqo mistas three sub- sub- regional/ East and West regional meeting contact Council of Europe EC-- PHARE -Democracy/ contact TECIS to b contact Council of UNESCO? other no financial support yet YTIVITA no financial support yet Ismimo2 sonsla absord 10 nousisvi national democracy on a funds? Danish Fund for Democracy Europe Com ovini podw ibiw IDEAS FOR PROJECTS 1993. 1994 1111 ACTIVITY Collective bargaining/ follow- up to 1993 up- date of handbook Freelance for staff/ followup 1992 conference Broadcasting -- transnational agreements Follow- up Euro Works Councils bea PRACT. ARRANGEMENTS REGION DONOR Spring 1994 qor Western Europe/ East EC observers 4004 qu of baxnil ed STATUS prepare application for Jan/ Feb. 1993 Sept. 1993 Western Europe/ East observers Summer 1994 Western Europe/ плодоти 10 EGAKU/ East EC-- 4002 doodbusd EC-- 4002 prepare applications for Jan./Feb. 1993 prepare applications for Jan./Feb. 1993 101 500+ to tuo ( UME) Winter 1993 -- observers of boos sottimmo Western Europe/ East EC- 4004 sstimmo observers EQQI EM 10 bul gnitaso prepare application for Jan./Feb. 1993 Copyright seminar for freelances 1994 New Technology- working party output PHARE phase two: Training of Trainers/ include" social dimension late 1993- 1994 - one year 1994 Eastern Europe 1994 communications network/ Technical assistance/ follow- up 1993 MED- MEDIA 1) training of journalists ( vocational training) 2) exchange of experience North South -OM- TO range of seminars to start 1993/ contact member unions in region 1) partner EJTA?, emphasis on vocational training 2) emphasis on setting up consultancy for follow- up activity in the region part of PHARE plus ideas DG VIII alert Euro Committee special input IFJ working party possibly EC 4002, better other funds of copyright area-? seek funds funds -- Western Europe/ East AFETT observers Committee to seek FIM? contact Minutti Eastern Europe EC- PHARE Democracy -- Council of Europe other democracy funds Eastern Europe EC-- regular eligible countries: partners Western Europe and Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria, Turkey, Tunisia and Occupied Territories PHARE East unions - to seek support of national governments EC MED- MEDIA/ contact: Trevor Mostyn/ Nicola Frank, DG I ade lobby EC for expansion of PHARE democracy -- seek FIEJ as partners EJTA FES? partners delegations ht contacts urgent to prepare application ting 25 APPENDDOS 101 38 yddol to noiensqxs dase- yomob --2750sq as L stem El about xose * of time 500 10 about CMI-- abnut PHARM Po 1061000 onal meeting yhaq gnuhoW TEHA 1263,\ one year/ Eastern Europe coop ня BRAND malism sqone metas3 radio АЯАНЧ lionuo Toroogns@ sociation about youporab contact Council of and Denish Funger Democracy contact Council of BuropePORT-- EQT SIST EC- PHARE Democr TECIS ho for hangi 101 Ygolomost welt no finans spentow aninisT owt sadq ЯAH sipoa" obuloni\ asis lo noianomib Europe UNESCO? othe f 239-- ATU elostnoehsq national democracy funds? blugos 03 AQQI anoitsgolob anoinu te НЯАНЧ to noqqua Xose of almamatayo Isnoiten AS FOR PROJECTS 1993-- 1994 ACTIVITY 01 imagiu MAICENCEM ARRANGEMEN ON 1812 01 Collective oilgolago follow- up to 1993 up- date 1 od slo pans slooИ sinsglA bas ago of handbook Freelance for staff/ followSept. 1993 up 1992 conference stisM noises siny2 pádomMer BroadcastingSummer 1994 bas sizinu transnational agreements Follow- up Euro Works Councils Winter 1993 nsbiol Jossel elesdemo ATL- seatise( I Europe/ Egninisilanoite no qu gnitive no aizsdoms( S zahotinst beique Europu- wollot for yonsilvanos CAKU Eq observers -- noigen ǝdi ni ylivitos IIIV DC 285bi aula 3AHI 10. Western Europe/ East EC EC-- 4004 observers bhowton anoisinummo \ sontzizas IsoindoT EQQI qu- wollo STATICEM- C prepare application alaismuoto( 10 Jan Fet 1993 ( gains) IsoOV sonpoxa do panedase( S for Jar1002-19dлoй prepare applications for Jan./Feb. 1993 prepare application for Jan./Feb. 1993 noiger ni 7. GENERAL ME BM3M APPENDIX 5 erit 101 odw ateilsmuoto to anedione RULES OF THE EUROPEAN GROUP OF JOURNALISTS noitsebe s e7 Isr Lal erll to quot MEMBAMAM throes as approved by the Executive Committee Meeting Group of Brussels, November 6-8, 1992 AGM evitupex srit of el 1. STATUS пвес noqasi ed Ilaria ed llare cellsmual, to quote Insecond edi gettimmo immo evi edT.La erit to eettimmo el peeiivipe nagu mounexe not yilidanoqee The European Group of Journalists is a regional organisation of the IFJ created to deal with matters related to member unions' functions as trade unions and to the practice of professional journalism. Report, The European Group of the IFJ is created within the framework of the IFJ etails constitution to represent the interests of journalists' unions and their members erit within the industrial and political framework of Europe, particularly the European Communities and the Council of Europe. evil 3-690 to s ai edmem nse eerigiri txe The Group is an autonomous Industry Committee according to the Rules of the European Trade Union Confederation( ETUC). As a member of the ETUC the European Group of Journalists is officially accredited by the European Communities. Quo 8. ni 2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES settimmo pnheet erit mont ahoge ev 85 100 evitusex3 erT lliw settimmo evituse The European Group of Journalists shall work closely with the ETUC and other trade unions representing groups of workers in the mass media and will cooperate in working out general principles and guidelines for common trade union policy in the field of mass media and information. pay SETTIMMO The European Group of Journalists shall also seek broad trade union support for Isen professional and industrial policy regarding the development of mass media with the Council of Europe, the European Communities, and the Committee for Security and Co- operation in Europe. gnheet2 erit to ed liere visten edT 9 erit The European Group shall promote solidarity and understanding among all European trade union organisations and particularly among those affiliated to the hotel International Federation of Journalists. The European Group will co- ordinate the activities of IFJ- affiliated unions in Isten Europe and will promote the representation of common interests in the fields of economic, social and cultural policy within the EC and other European institutions. a XA 3. 4. 5. 6. MEMBERSHIP AND COMPOSITION FORUB BHT 10 an All existing and future trade unions of journalists within Europe who, for the promotion of activity and solidarity among journalists worldwide, are members of the International Federation of Journalists, shall be members of the European Group of the IFJ. pniteoM settimmo eviluoexa erit vd bevoxqs es 206.8-3 1edmevoM ¡ alezaun@ MANAGEMENT The European Group of Journalists shall be responsible to the Executive Committee of the IFJ. The Executive Committee shall delegate practical responsibility for execution of European activities to the bodies of the European bel Group. erit to notesinspho isnolgen s el étails ateismuot of bris enoinu ebsites eribitonut' anothu hedmem of betale elettem ritiw leeb of EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE mailsmuo lanolaseton to soltosiq ert The European members of the IFJ- Executive Committee-- elected at erfT ened Congress-- form the Executive Committee of the European Group of Journalists secand shall hold office for three years. The highest ranking European member of the IFJ- Executive Committee is automatically President of the European Group of Journalists. The next highest ranking European member is automatically Viceart President of the European Group of Journalists. The IFJ General Secretary is a ert non- voting member of the Executive Committee. noin ebsit el eteilsmuol to quoi nega quoins 3 srl yd betibe vd belibes vil The Executive Committee of the European Group of Journalists will meet in conjunction with meetings of IFJ- Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will receive reports from the Steering Committee. herto brs OUTE erit ritiw vlezolo show flere etailsmuol to quote risqof 00 The list of members of the Executive Committee of the European Group, as noin elected by Congress in 1992, is attached. Isteneg tuo gribhow ni ni ets19go bne sibem zasm to blat er ni yolloq STEERING COMMITTEE not hoqque noinu absu bsand deee cels are etellsmuo to quo ritiw The Steering Committee, of five members, shall be elected at the Annual General hot Meeting of the European Group. The General Secretary shall be a non- voting member of the Steering Committee. There shall be a European Secretary. The European Secretary shall be a non- voting member of the Steering Committee. lls gnoms gribnsteiebnu bns bns vth biloa etomong lar ent The Steering Committee will be responsible for the execution of the work of the European Group in liaison with the Secretariat and will react to actual needs for action. ni enotnu beteili Lal to sei 10 nse to selfividos erit etishibo- 00 lliw quote nas enf to ab The list of members of the Steering Committee, as elected by the General anol Meeting in July 1992, is attached. iw volloq leiutlu bris Isioce oimonboe PJ EXECUTIVE BRUSSELS, Nov TEE MEETING 5-5, 1992 APPENDIX 6' 7. 288 GENERAL MEETINGSdmem quam nequiua erit to petimmo eviluoex3 enT REGIONAL JO WALISTS Bollot as al seat enul The Annual General Meeting( AGM) shall be composed of one delegate from each member organisation and shall be open to observers from the ETUC and other international trade union organisations. The AGM shall consider motions as to the activity of the European Group of the IFJ. Notice of Motion must be submitted to the General Secretary at least three ( abr months before the AGM. The AGM shall: of es of the the IFJ IPJ Asia a) consider the Report of the Executive Committee, b) consider the Report of Activities from the Steering Committee, c) elect a Steering Committee, d) confirm the European Executive Committee, e) receive a statement of Account and Finance Report, ons o est Regi al ution; g) take such other decisions necessary to ensure the efficient management of the Group, f) decide on membership fees, h) discuss the priorities of work. betale as qua ni gniteeM Isen 8. onhee The Working Rules of the AGM shall be as appended to this document. M fa FINANCES ( ynism ( oil The activities of the European Group of the IFJ shall be financed by the member unions. ( neb CEMU ICEMU ( ebr Member unions shall pay fees according to the decision of the AGM. They shall pay fees according to a Grading Structure wich defines the obligations of member unions according to national economic and social conditions. The grading structure applied to the payment of IFJ fees shall also apply to the payment of fees for the European Group in the same proportions. Member unions shall receive for approval regular statements relating to income and expenditure. 9. DISSOLUTION rence a er unions in Asi of XE st that ed on The European Group of the IFJ may be dissolved upon the vote of two- thirds of ence the votes cast at an AGM being in favour of dissolution. The AGM which voted for dissolution shall also determine the allocations of funds still available. of exp The IPJ Asia Re oooOOOooo Gring their 11 and edom sts Conference agrees: To endorse the recommendations of the conference on safety of journalists and calls on the IFJ to The Executive Commitee of the European Group members as elected by Congress in June 1992 is as follows: mo President: Nere( MBA Jens Linde da Senior Vice President: Kedere Gustl Glattfelder Gr ( Denmark) ( Germany) of edit to quonseqo nsequent to ytivitas erit o es enoitom nobianco ilaria MOA erT Members: 68 Istene erit of The European Gro Committee of of the IF. responsibility Groepttimmo grihser? ed taum hoitoM to egital.Ca MOA erit( The Netherlands) Rob Bakker of Janos Berenyi res Diis Bohn Co Jan Anders Ekstrom Eila Neirinck 10 пос ( Hungary) ( Norway) H ( Finland) ( Belgium) Juan Antonio Prieto pnhes12=( Spain) EXECUTIVE COMMI samm evitude hoqe sonen bns to to inemetstes evince( e General Secretary: Co Aidan White The Steering Committee of the European Group as elected by the General Meeting in July 14- 15, 1992 is as follows: The Executive Com edmarredhibbeananiter ЗЗОИДИН ( Germany) meat in taert to( Czech Republic) ( Germany) inu Steer( Sweden) ittee. .8 Gustl Glattfelder Vladimir Kaspar Group of Wolfgang Meyer veq llerie er( The Netherlands) The Executive Committee Birgitta Kruse llere venT MBA erit to nolalbeb Hans Verploeg edmet to land lenolten of gnibroos anoin European Secretary: Bettina Peters oals lleria aset Lal to insmysq erit of beilags STEERING COMMITTEE 6 amoor of gaitsega anoihoqonq emsa erit ni quo teslugen feeting ther of the St European Secretary Group. The Committee. voting hall be be a non- voting of the Se ttee. • to abrinthowevergy the sof be slieve liite about to anoitsoolls erit enimetab oels llerie notulosaib The of members of the S90000600mittee, as Mesting in July 1992, is attached. elect by the General eateda IFJ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING BRUSSELS, November 6-8, 1992 IFJ EX: BRUSSED APPENDIX 6 APPENDIX 7 IFJ ASIA REGIONAL JOURNALISTS CONFERENCE Kuala Lumpur( Oct 28, 1992) XIow ORGANISATION Jengoleva no Kual 10 sboud Resolutions of ( d lng evip of bas reddo bus In line with the IFJ Congress theme" Making. a. World 19 Difference" of This Manifesto principles of the IFJ for a Democratic Media Culture, the IFJ Asia and in support of the dow of Regional Journalists Conference agrees: ab pag THAT the IFJ should agree, in principle, to the request of the Asian affiliates to establish an Asian Regional Organisation of the IFJ, within the IFJ constitution; The THAT this covers the act The don before of bevel and bas seil abstand rightf bas Iti es four sub- regions of South Asia, East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific. A THAT we establish a Steering Committee of: Seh- yong Lee Oon Ee Seng Tony Wilton A N Mishra TT ( Republic of Korea); ( Malaysia); ( New Zealand); ( India); LEI add TAHT Tsuguo Toshida( Japan). ncert Unique an their IFJ- ICEMU Asia Regional the IFJ, ICEMU and regional THAT we seek to establish Office and seek funding from affiliates to launch the project; the project; THAT the Steering Committee should examine all aspects of IFJ work in Asia and make a full report to the next meeting of Asian affiliates RECOM 201 298. HUMAN RIGHTS bas adable a1soitto en ed pnla dzoqque Isnolpe sizA LHI 9d3 03 axmad bauolong slaysisM The IFJ Asia Regional Journalists Conference agrees: That the IFJ and its member unions in Asia should insist that matters relating to civil and political rights are included on the full agenda of the United Nations Human Rights Conference to be held in Vienna in 1993. THAT Asian affiliates of the IFJ should lobby their governments to gain support for the inclusion of civil and political rights matters, particularly those covering freedom of expression and opinion and workers rights. PROJECT PROPOSALS ing Co The IFJ Asia Regional Journalists Conference agrees: a) To endorse the recommendations of the conference on safety of journalists and calls on the IFJ to ITEM IMMO MUSI 8 XIOMBA seer 8- a iedmеvoй 2322UR The Executive Commitee of the European Group members as elected by Congress in June 1992 Senior Vice Presi b) 30 10 DEI sta Members TAROT LAHORE G eer 85 950) sugul sisuX examine practical ways of proposals as soon as possible; anottuloe9я implementing these To maintain existing trade union and to give priority to projects in Thailand, development work new trade union development the Phillippines and other pas countries identified by the Steering Committee; edj To Card c) To endorse proposals M sdd od Isnotpeя asiaA to hold, the FES, in association C with UNESCO and others, meetings in Nepal, South Asia, in Suva Nepal, for for the Pacific area, Seoul for and in East Asia, as specifically the issue of media and democracy. covering anon 59 RECRUITMENT the latter Jes( EbA du..20 Gener -dua wol edd a svoo at TAKT The IFJ Asia Regional Journalists Conference agrees: slaA 9W TAHT THAT journalists working in state- owned media should not be classified as civil The Steering join profoooional journalioto trados unions, July 14 servants and should be allowed to the importance of free and of journalists into national with other international trade THAT the IFJ should discuss independent organisation journalists organisations union bodies; desa Isnoipes Isolpe bo to ajoeges Is onlmsxs bloode 99 jxen en APPRECIATION THAT the affiliation Bangladesh is of new members, such to be welcomed. and encourages the IFJ as Fiji and seek new affiliations within the region. to sriJ TAHT European flol sexsm bas sizni dow Peters andsifi profound Malaysia, for The IFJ Asia Regional Journalists thanks to the officers their solidarity and regional conference and to the FES Conference expresses and staff support in of the NUJ, organising the for its financial support its and goodwill. BHT Javi dekani bluoda sie mi anoing redmem adt Bns LHI no bebuloni 916 addpi Ispitifoq bas fivio od pride gonismo ang namuH anoids bedinÙ edd o sbneps flu? eds ɛeet ai sanely at blen ed of fo 2981111s nslaA TAHT Ilsdd vddol bluona EVI edj bns livio to nolauloi et 101$ que nisp of adop 29m 23dpx soliloq addpi 2x9ow bms noinigo bas noise to 2120 1299106 90191000 atabsmoot Isnoipeя steA TI T to anoidsbemme ed sarobne от ( s DHI 943 ΠΟ aliso bos Jeilenxvot to yteise Lähed APPENDIX 7 IFJ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING emoting bull bähed BRUSSELS, November 6-8, 1992 evisos oriw UTI or Tenugu.buslep bris equazi e'nemow no totsnibio equal ar ' ansmow of beisie zeiriqs poildid bns noitsmotni sluge The co IFJ ASIA REGIONAL WOMEN'S JOURNALISTS CONFERENCE Aphilos Kuala Lumpur( Oct 29-31, 1992) endinu Lat lanipe ni anot REPORT no noo This IFJ Asia Regional Women's Conference on the rights of working women journalists expresses its concern that the international journalists' union movement has failed to deliver equality of service to a major portion of its membership. bluon bris equzzi ezerit jeblood s obuloni The first need of women journalists is an effective union that recognises and acts upon the needs of all members. The women attending this conference felt strongly that the central issues go beyond gender specific application and are vital for a democratic and discriminatory free work environment providing equal opportunities to both men and women. Some The trade union movement, because of its ability to organise and influence men and women in concert, is in a unique position to assist women to take their rightful place beside men in the workplace. evsel sq of pn Therefore, the conference seeks the support and solidarity of their male and female colleagues at work and in the union movement to assert the equal rights of women and achieve real change for the status of women. RECOMMENDATIONS inemvol evolqms sq lls not ** That the ILO be approached to explore the possibility of funding a tripartite conference on the application of ILO Conventions 111 and 165 910 in the media industry in the Asia- Pacific region in Bombay in 1993/4. Such a conference should seek to ensure the fullest implementation of 92U ILO standards throughout the region. 10t 2190 abiup bns atriph airl!** That a woman delegate from this conference be included on the regional steering committee to ensure that women and their concerns are specifically represented in the region. bluon nem brs brs ns qe ed ** That the IFJ investigate the UN sponsored Beijing Conference scheduled for 1994/5 to ensure that the issues affecting women in the media are properly represented. S ** That the IFJ include a women's resource centre in the regional office planned for Kuala Lumpur. That each union should nominate a coordinator on women's issues and advise the IFJ who should receive regular information and bibliographies related to womens' issues. а изм these ** That the IFJ develop a pilot training program on issues affecting women in each of the four sub- regions in the Asia- Pacific region. The IFJ work co- ordinator on women's issues should develop appropriate programs in consultation with the women's co- ordinators in regional IFJ unions. t in ng nemo** That the IFJ develop an information and awareness campaign for the with noinu region on the status of women as workers. This should cover guidelines for ati to on sexual harassment, the positive portrayal of women in the media and unions' obligations under ILO conventions 111 and 165. This should include a booklet covering these issues and a poster campaign bns specifically targetting sexual harassment and further, that the IFJ and its member unions work towards the passing of laws against sexual harassment. ** tel ponetetnoo HT not to pnibnetts nemow ar op aguzzi W br That the IFJ include in all of its training and trade union development nem programs and other activities a component dealing specifically with issues concerning women working in the media, with specific reference to sexual harassment. nem eons And al brigade Vom noin Vilids be hier** That the IFJ campaign at all levels for legislation or agreements providing for parental leave. This conference recommends that as a minimum this should include 12 weeks paid leave for the mother and two weeks for the father and a further nine months unpaid leave to be taken by either parent or shared. and to ni bos ve to be taken mow to autste s not egnarlo leei eveiros bos nemow to ** That the IFJ encourage its member unions to seek to achieve employer subsidised work- based childcare as a condition of employment its for all parents. S ** ent shotax and NUJ ng the support That IFJ member unions in the region explore the option of more A permanent part- time work and flexible working hours as an option for to journalists while taking care to guard against employer attempts to use such conditions to further casualise the industry and erode members' rights and that the IFJ develop guidelines for union negotiators on this issue. buloni ed sonetetno air! moit sispeleb nemo 916 am19000 hiert bns nemow tarit euane of settimmoo priesta Isnoige ** That delegations to all regional meetings from national unions should be representative of women and men. จวก ราว no onlisa beroanoge U erit etspiteevni La or JeNT** ert ni nemow gonitbetts 29uzzi ent tad eüane of a peer not beluberia beinsee1ger virogong ens sibom 2 IFJ EXECUTIVE BRUSSELS EETING ** That the next IFJ Asia regional meeting should consider what ลวก sleeve action has been taken to implement the conclusions of this meeting. eldsuts T The conference further recommends that the IFJ encourage its affiliates in the Asia- Pacific region to pursue a strategy of positive discrimination designed to ensure that women gain equality in the profession and their union. We recommend that a strategy of affirmative action include: 0291 no - - - bne - Profile and analyse female membership and the position of female members in the workforce of the Repub - Foster women's groups and networks and give them formal representation at every level in the union structure, specifically in policymaking areas 1992. - Organise seminars and training on issues of concern to women the vernment - Arrange and offer child care support for members participating in all union activities and meetings Develop policies on affirmative action and sexual harassment and develop guidelines for the positive portrayal of women in the media, and include these and other gender issues in all union training, seminars and literature. Publicise these policies and guidelines, and perform an educative role for male and female members - Review all union policy, structures, literature and agreements for discriminatory references and omissions paying particular attention to the need for equitable policies and practice on superannuation - Analyse career paths and structures with a view to developing objective criteria to define skills and experience at all stages in the journalistic career - Implement existing legislation, statutes and agreements on equal rights and take the initiative on prosecuting breaches Become active in the broader union movement in its struggle for equality for women and minority groups 3 Extend existing agreements to give increased protection to freelance Rand casual workers issues on women's iss se the IFJ who signite The women journalists attending this meeting feel that it has been a valuable experience to share information and to form jointly strategies to deal with problems of concern to women journalists and, therefore, the meeting resolves to continue to share information and to provide, through their unions, support and solidarity on resolving the problems and questions facing women journalists in the Asia- Pacific region. elsm to notieoq erit bns lemon shite ators qireedmem elsmel seyisns bris elito19 Information asbobbowed dhe sdmom men as workers. This should cover guid entexhowpenitivonsoraquagof aloareown standin -voilosbeqqeutoutta ribicadaval vive denotahould include a booklet covering these issues and a asepridemagn specifically targetting sexual harassment and further, that the IFJ and its Themow or incanto aouaaicho ninating animes sainagiosexual as harassment. lls ni onitsqioihsq e1edmem not noqque en blirlo netto bns spnsmA the IFJ include in all of its trairaggites is zelfs nogument programs and other activ a component dealing specifically bns from BUX/ nobosingvitsthattseda, aeliloq qolever bns B68mveHarmow to Isyshoq evilizoq erli iot zenilebiup qolevab bnis eisnima.oninist noinu lls ni eeuzei ebrieg ertto bris easrit ebuloni That the IFJ cam all levels for legislation orients providing for parenta This conference recommends that as was a es@ ilebiegs baleialoqeadaapildid two further ninenadmere elemet baselem dokon elor evilisoube his whois weeks for the by either parent or shared. not einemseips bns eutsieti estutunte voiloq noinu lls weiveЯ erit of noiseqniyagenoleaimo has asonenetes vetenimihieve employenoubensquardsbilboareaisiloq.aldatiupanohbethent for all parents. 9 evitoeido pniqolevsb of waive ritiw asutonte bns arisq 199160 saylsnApitallentube per journalists rights and that Issue etrip supend east sidessonsheqeribelleboptosistiore time work flexible working hours as an 199169 for taking guard against employer attempts to use eetuiste toitslagstignitatetemelqmbers' Fabridgideleng fro sviteitiniceditionist bnsthis not sippuite eti ni Jasmevom neinu hebsoid erit ni evitas emo ** That delegations to all regaquelinja fos namowatohylsup buld be representative of women and me 4 E IFJ EXECUTIVE COMMITEE MEETING BRUSSELS, November 6-8, 1992 MOTION eXResolution, Venezuela We APPENDIX 8 1. The Executive Committee of the International Federation of Journalists, representing 300 000 journalists in xx countries has noted the escalation of violence against journalists in Venezuela after the failed February 4, 1992 coup attempt. Ou 2. The Executive Committee is also concerned about the tendencies of censorship demonstrated during the last months, namely the closing of several radio shows and rough treatment of journalists called before the courts. La! no/ 00 eiclismuch co3. The IFJ is also surprised that the President of the Republic of Venezuela. Mr. Carlos dr Andres Perez has failed to recognize his promise to our representatives during the IFJ Bureau meeting in Caracas in October last year; to sign a bilateral agreement with the IFJ concerning a" work mechanism". This promise was repeated in conversations with Mrs. bezin Gro Harlem Brundtland, prime minister of Norway during conversations in March 1992. baans] need: enb to du 4. The Executive Committee believes that establishing a" work mechanism" between the IFJ and the Venezuelan government can ease tensions between the government and working journalists and re- establish Venezuela as the leading country at the continent in its relations to freedom of speech and the physical and moral protection of journalists. The dua 5. The Executive Committee is also surprised that the President of the Republic of Venezuela has not been willing to meet with our Regional Officer for Latin America, based in Caracas, to discuss the recent development of relations between the press workers and the government. We therefore remind the President that the IFJ is gr representing 300 000 journalists on all continents and that we believe that our combined 00 strength can assist the President and his Government in solving the present, strained as relations with journalists. vele! bas biber sig i ni exhow 2261 ons zieliśm eru the igh the 6. Finally, the Executive Committee lauds the proposed amendment to Venezuela's Constitution regarding limitations on the ownership of media. This principle has been a orou major issue for the IFJ for several years and by accepting this amendment, the Venezuelan ni llit Government and Congress are setting an example to be followed by other governments betoworldwide. The IFJ believes that this courage and willingness to protect basic, democratic principles and the freedom of speech should be demonstrated also in Venezuelan authorities' relations to working journalists. etailsmuot to ebsitetails( nuo to najpetq erit bris uae ni 9911 280g to so erit not noisqmso atrign noinu Friedrich- Ebe * Bonn artBibfictwick Stiftung seet 8-8 hedmevol4,2J322URS 8 XIA and ca expilamun reased pr prot ion to Blouses motulos APPENDIX 9 Violations of Journalists' Social and Economic Rights in Peru Svituoex sT TI 50 000 00 ne mee Period: To: unue January - October 1992 IFJ Executive Committee Meeting, November 7, 1992 From: 2102 Asociación Nacional de Periodistas& Federación dgson bag awo Nacional de Trabajadores de la Comunicación Social e Asiaat sill 910led bollo atzilemuoto Ins For journalists in Peru, 1992 is the most difficult period since terrorist violence and criminal action on the international drug traffic started. E वा, 1. Here are the results: eight( 8) died of violent death, one( 1) disappeared, to( 2) went into exile cost of belist asd 19799 251bnA and an unidentified number of them received threats. In addition, one journalist was sentenced in court in violation of press freedom. Another is detained( Magno Sosa Rojas); he has been see accused, without any evidence, to have links with a subversive group; in fact is victimised because he campaigned against corruption at the Ayacucho Superior Court and other violations of human rights.com how" s gnidale HT In addition to this situation of extreme risk, terrorist action destroyed the equipment of one TV ali ni channel and one broadcasting station, an international press agency, two radio stations and one daily witnessed physical aggression and death threats, obliging them to distribute subversive propaganda. 2. 3. 4. to pilduge& bid: baanqua oals ai 9911 In the trade union field, there are also serious problems in the exercise of the profession. IT 2 Fujimori's de facto government has decreed legal provisions which amend the criteria of working relations which reduce employment stability, debilitate collective bargaining and restrict the right to organise and the right to strike. bonidmao uo is eviled ow tari bns ammontino lls no atailamuoj 000 000 gnin These measures, which annihilate the State's capacity to protect the workers, have made 500 journalists and press workers in the press, radio and television, to lose their jobs in 1992. Simply by exercising their profession, journalists also run the risk of going to prison. After the civil and military coup of April 5, 1992, the Executive Power dissolved the National Congress and partially suspended the political constitution; and so disappeared the legal basis for press slous freedom. Here are two examples of this situation: the case of Magno Sosa Rojas, Ayacucho ajno correspondent of the daily" La República", who was arbitrarily detained in Lima and is still in prison and that of Enrique Zileri, the editor of the weekly" Caretas", who was sanctioned without reason by the Judiciary. fomebed bluod ege to mobsent adt banq The two Peruvian unions of journalists ANP and FNTCS ask the IFJ to launch a vigorous NICS 2 campaign for the defence of press freedom in Peru and the protection of journalists' trade union rights. Mahbohr * BIAR Boou EPAL MOTION OF ORDER APPENDIX 10 We, the Latin American members of the Executive Committee, note that the fluctuations of the international market seriously membership fees to the IFJ. rates of exchange on the hamper the payment of our Our knowledge of the Latin American situation tells us that these conditions can be found in all the countries of the area. Last year, in October 1991, the Venezuelian union was buying the American dollar at the rate of 53.00 Bolivares. Today, the dollar costs 750.. Bolivares. At the same time, the value of the dollar dropped by 25% in Europe. The result is that the National Un, ion of Press Workers of Venezuela has to pay 30% more in order to comply with its dues to the IFJ as a member in category B. In Peru in 1991, the value of the dollar was 0.90 soles. Today, the exchange rate is 1.58. This means a 115% increase of their dues to the IFJ. Unfortunately, neither the salaries nor the union's income increased in a similar proportion. These fluctuations and the consequent devaluation of the currencies in Latin America, together with recession and the high rates of inflation, hamper the capacity of member unions in the region to pay their fees. We, therefore, ask the IFJ administration and presidency to examine the effects that hamper the timely payment of the union's dues, without reducing our duty to contribute to our world organisation. Rodolfo Audi Roberto Romanelli Zayda Villalobos. or XIGM399A янаяо чО МОЕТОМ APPENDIX 9 SW $ ajon 993 immo vix edy to admom solemA nital edit, sW pre Io 29361 9d to enoijsujouII sdd Jadj Jasmysq edj 19qmsd ylevoixa Jexism Isois edj TUO no to Periodi To January October 1992) IFJ Executive Comm To asel qidaredmem BN918 obsiwon 00 Ia Comunicación Social er paixud pew nolau asileuseney entreer edo nissy Jas 18llob sd to Boisvedomi3 emsa ed JA Laisvilo..02 ajaop not, nu snottak sd jedt al tiu de ayd boqqorb of табле ysbor Another evidence ed( Magno S Sosa Rojas) has been ths LII end of asub one dition witnessed physical subversive propaganda. actions they lefotnUV as threats obliging them to distribute bosanottoull seed and death threats, obliging edit to noitsuisveb fneupeалоз sdt deid ebaso di reddepot solzema nisl ni asion edt ni Teg 8991 1990 ment stability, debilitate collective Gargaining and restrict the of yousbleng bas nolimbs I add das exo debele denimsxe 9795bs in the pre radio and television, to lose thotsabno eW a'noim ad to toewysg y blow O 3. 16.060 Simply by exercising their profession, journalists also run the risk of going to prison. After the civiland military coup of April 5, 1992, the Executive Power dissol and Tially frees corres prison without ed the political constitution and so are two mples of the " La Repúbl at of Endque Zileri, the the Judi the National Congress he BBA otobos ucho and is still in do The two Peruvian unions of journa ons of journalists ANP and FNTCS campaign for the defence of press freedom in Peru and the protection of journalists' trade union rights. 1 2 5 9 7 8 O 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5 Grayscale C YM Sachverständigen- Zubehör.de 10 11 12 13 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 100% 50% 18% 0% Centimetres Inches Centimetres Inches 2 Blue # C9C9FF # 0000FF 3 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5 Sachverständigen- Zubehör.de Cyan Green Yellow Red Magenta White Grey Black # C0E5FC # 009FFF # 759675 # 008B00 # FFFFC7 # FFFF00 # FFC9C9 # F10000 # FFC9FF # FF00FF #FFFFFF # 9D9E9E # D9DADA # 5B5B5B # 000000 2 Color chart