Building your branch
28 November 2006
The secret of union power is having a strong and active branch behind you. Building the strength and activity of your branch is the most important task for UCU workplace representatives; everything else flows from this. On this page you will find a range of guides to help you.
Every branch must have a set of rules under which they operate, the basis of which should be the
Model branch rules [76kb].
The committee
Building the branch committee [56kb]
Representation of fixed-term and hourly paid members
See the
Model branch rules [76kb] for information on the roles of the branch/LA officers.
UCU is working to increase the number of our members who are doing something active and meaningful for our branches, members who are then potential future reps and committee members: Building local contacts
Organising your branch
Branch health
Branch health check exercise [157kb]
Organising to build a strong and active branch [47kb]
Rebuilding a branch: A checklist for action [36kb]
Finding members and potential members
Health & safety
The appointment of trade union safety representatives - UCU factsheet [163kb]
How many health and safety reps should there be? [161kb]
Meetings
Organising effective branch meetings [89kb]
Running formal meetings [83kb]
Also see the
Model branch rules [76kb] for more information on branch general meetings and standing orders.
Communicating with members
Using email effectively [60kb]
Top tips for UCU campaign materials [75kb]
How to produce leaflets [19kb]
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