This is a formal calling notice for a General Meeting of UCL UCU which will be held on Thursday 17 March from 1-2 pm, facilitated using Zoom conferencing.
The meeting will be an opportunity to discuss arrangements for, and motions to, the UCU Congress 2022, as well as on-going industrial action around the Four Fights and USS disputes.
Further details to follow.
UCL UCU Executive Committee
There will be another branch social on the same day as the AGM – all members are cordially invited to attend!
UCU Congress is the annual democratic meeting (the ‘AGM’) of your union. It includes a one-day Higher Education Sector Conference (28 May), where HE-specific business is conducted. See https://www.ucu.org.uk/Congress26
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