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We need to discuss what the picket will look like. Initial thoughts are that a single, large picket that can move around campuses will be more impactful that multiple, small pickets, but we are happy to hear your thoughts!
It is more than permissible to bring along a picket pup (i.e. it’s dog friendly). 😊
Please can people volunteer to help out with organising the strike days. Some key tasks are listed below, but if you can think of other things you can do, please add to them! The more of us that contribute, the less the load on each of us and the better the event.
Some ideas of what we need to cover:
What | How |
Updating members regarding picket line plans, awareness campaign | Email, Twitter, referring to FAQs, distribute member picket pledge sign up |
Materials / posters from UCU central | Via mail, download and print digital materials, posters, flyers, banners |
Coordinate with regional UCU and other TU | Help organise and coordinate with Regional Birmingham rally, coordinate action |
Twitter photos, updates, videos | Receive photos, videos, quotes from all via Whatsapp, post on @WorcesterUCU before, during and after events |
Worcester STRIKE How to and FAQ | Quick guide on what you can and can’t do, what / when to tell management / colleagues / students, situation with being asked to reschedule, etc. |
Recruitment / Mobilisation | Me + 10 campaign, ask a colleague, refer to FAQs, sign people up.
Recruiting active, non-committee members to help with tasks and recruitment |
Communication with SU / students | Updates and referring to UCU FAQs for students, Meeting with SU, creation of information email / materials for students. We want them on our side! |
Purchase materials + Creation of placards (lots of pink paint!) | Purchase materials (committee to fund), organise building / painting social event |
Organising transport | Options for travel to London OR Birmingham once details are confirmed. Communicate with Dan to disseminate to members. |
Picket snacks! | Bulk load of supermarket donuts? Organise bring a picket cake? |
Organise dog-friendly venue for members meeting on strike days | Could be local pub or maybe on campus if we can get clearance for pets? |
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