You might hear about the #digitalpicketline during the #UCUstrikes . What the heck is a digital picket line you ask?!
Well- it's actually pretty neat. Let me explain!
Well- it's actually pretty neat. Let me explain!
The #digitalpicketline is a great way for those who are unable or ineligible, for whatever reason, to show solidarity with striking UCU members during the #UCUstrikes
What this means is that academics, researchers and support staff won't tweet about their research during the strikes. This is HUGELY important since we live in a knowledge economy where content generation is a legitimate and crucial form of labour.
It also means that the #UCUStrikesBack becomes much more of an accessible movement- those who might not normally make it to a picket line for health or financial reasons can still take part! #digitalpicketline
The impact the #digitalpicketline can have CANNOT be underestimated. People will notice a massive gap of the content they consume in their timelines and start to question why that might be.
I for one am hungry for my memes! #digitalpicketline
I for one am hungry for my memes! #digitalpicketline
The university as we know it is changing- no one can deny this- and we want to change it for the better. For staff, for students and for society.
It also means the way that we resist and speak up for ourselves and others has to change too. #digitalpicketline #UCUStrikesBack
It also means the way that we resist and speak up for ourselves and others has to change too. #digitalpicketline #UCUStrikesBack
TL:DR- #digitalpicketline s are important and inclusive, things have to change and they CAN!
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