The Unionising the Future project looks to understand and bolster local relationships between Students’ Unions and Trade Unions. We are looking to provide research and resources in this area, working with Students’ Union and Trade Union representatives to share experiences, map activity and bring people together to discuss the future, which is looking ever more precarious in light of the recent referendum and impending HE bill.
Some practical things we are looking at doing include: Providing a guide for Students’ Unions about Trade Unions their working students can join with details on costs and benefits. Sharing Case Studies on successful joint campaigns. Trying to understand that this is not always and easy relationship, and bringing people together to discuss why this is, and ways we can overcome it. Providing training and resources for both Trade Unions and Students’ Unions on joint working….
…. interested?
Our first piece of research is a brief survey – it would be great if you could take the time to complete it! This survey will take around ten minutes, and seeks to better understand relationships between Students’ Unions and Trade Unions locally. The survey is based on conversations we have had so far with Student Officers and Trade Union reps, should there be any areas we have not covered that you feel are important we are keen to know, and there will be space to cover this at the end of the survey.
If you would like to know more about the project you can read more on our website here and join our mailing list here to hear about events and further opportunities to participate…
