November is #YoungWorkersMonth! A month to celebrate young workers in the movement, spotlight issues young members face, and explore how we can collectively create change...
One of the most powerful things you can do as an MU member is get involved in the MU Delegate Conference.

It's the most powerful decision-making body in the union.
Over a day and a half, members from across the UK come together to hold the union accountable for its work so far and decide what the union will do next.

That 2nd part is key. What do you want your union to do for you, and for the community of musicians?
Is there an issue you want the union to campaign on?

Is there one thing that would really help you as a young musician that the collective power of the MU can make happen?

If the answer to any of those is yes, then Delegate Conference is for you.
musiciansunion.org.uk/news/young-wor…
Thanks to members who got involved in MU Delegate Conference 2021:

💷 the union is campaigning for ubi

🐣 maternity and parental grants were expanded and made more inclusive

🌍 the union pledged to make sustainability one of its primary aims
While Conference itself isn’t until July, things kick off in December with a call for motions and delegates in The Musician magazine.

Not sure what any of that means?

We've got you covered - look out for more on that next week #YoungWorkersMonth
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