UCU: Supporting discussion and democratic debate among UCU branches and activists

Motion

Motion title: Supporting discussion and democratic debate among UCU branches and activists

Motion text: Congress recognises the value of discussion among branches, regions and union activists in developing union policies, collective learning and sharing of experiences. Such discussions may relate to areas such as education policy, industrial relations strategy, equality and international issues, and approaches to union organising.
Congress affirms that discussion and communication between branches and members is essential to building a strong UK-wide union and that preventing discussion and communication disempowers our membership.
Congress calls for the immediate re-instatement of the UCU Activists’ List as a discussion forum for UCU members, with provision for appropriate moderating arrangements.
Congress instructs NEC to explore ways in which both digital communication platforms and in-person or hybrid events can be organised and resourced to build up a supporting framework and culture of civil and collegial debate, which enhances union democracy and supports UCU’s effectiveness as a trade union.