International Podcast Day: Journalists’ unions podcasts around the world

To mark International Podcast Day, celebrated on 30 September, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) takes a tour all around the world to listen to podcasts produced by our affiliates, addressing labour rights, freedom of press, gender equality and so much more.

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The IFJ’s listing of some of the best audio produced by affiliates.

Watch the video and find links to the podcasts in the list below.

 

In order of appearance: 

MACEDONIA - Independent Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers (SSNM)

Trade Union for the journalist's issues / Поткаст: Синдикатот за новинарските работи.

All six epiosodes include interviews with people involved in the Trade Union in different capacities as well as journalists and media workers. The themes included labour rights in media, professional rights in media, the activities of the Independent Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers, the socio-economic situation of journalists and media workers in the country etc.

BELGIUM - European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)

Clare Cook On Hyperlocal Media from the International Media Support (IMS) 

The interview was done in the context of the project "Local Media for Democracy". The interview is about the need for local, regional and community media, and the challenges they face. 

USA -Communications Workers of America - CWA

“Today In Pittsburgh Labor” Radio Show On Kdka 

“Today in Pittsburgh Labor” kicked off with an inside look at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike, where workers had been off the job for over six months (they have now been on stike for over eleven months). One of the most important labour struggles happening in Pittsburgh today, the Post-Gazette strike shines a light on the broader issues across the labour movement and media industry. 

PERÚ - (Asociación Nacional de Periodistas del Perú - ANP)

“Entre Compañeras”

Sharing episodes on Facebook from time to time, on special dates such as the International Women's Day or the International Day Against Violence.

ARGENTINA - (Sindicato de Prensa de Buenos Aires - SIPreBA)

"Mirá cómo nos contamos”

In eight episodes, it tells the story of pioneer women and trans women in journalism in Argentina. This podcast was the result of a contest launched by the union, with the winning idea commissioned to create the podcast. Early this year, SiPreBA inaugurated a podcast studio too, that can be used by any member of the union.

VANUATU - Media Association Vanuatu (MAV) 

In May, selected MAV’s members attended a one-day podcasting training session building the capacity of selected members related to podcasting, specifically related to renewable energy in Vanuatu. 

INDONESIA - SINDIKASI 

In an appeal to young members,  SINDIKASI has been exploring developing a podcast, with a first episode to debut next month. Stay tuned!

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