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MU column: Q&A with Naomi Pohl

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Chris Walters sits down with Naomi Pohl, appointed in March as the Musicians’ Union's first female general secretary.
 Naomi Pohl
Naomi Pohl - Courtesy Musicians' Union

Naomi Pohl: I lead the Union in conjunction with our executive committee. It's a leadership role, managing the organisation and its staff. As an elected post, the general secretary makes promises during the election process which they will deliver on during their five-year term. Union policy should be member-led, so we have many committees feeding into the executive committee, and we also have members’ conferences where policy is formed. My approach is collaborative, and while I have a clear vision for the MU, I want to ensure that we consult and involve members as much as possible. My role also involves representing MU members’ interests to government and the industry.

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