Get Involved

Meetings and Events

Branch Meetings

Branch meetings are open to all members to attend. Come along to join discussions on current workplace issues affecting you and to join in with our networking session at the end. Meetings are usually held on a Wednesday evening from 7:30-9:00pm at Bectu HQ, 100 Rochester Row, London SW1P 1JP and Online. Check out our calendar for upcoming meetings and click here to read the minutes of our most recent meetings.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The Annual General Meeting meeting is open to all members to attend and takes place once a year. We will discuss your ideas, aims and priorities for the coming year, give reports on achievements and successes this year and elect our representatives to the Committee. Check out our calendar to join our branch meetings in the mean time and click here to read the minutes of our most recent meetings.

Projects and Campaigns

Join a Working Group

We have working groups in our WhatsApp Communities for members who want to support the branch on an occasional basis with particular projects, topics or events that interest you. It would be a great fit for you if are passionate about...

A project or campaign like parents and carers leave, working hours or the rate cards
Creating content for social media, marketing or our website
Events and would like to volunteering at one

In the group you can have your say, give feedback and help with developing the project or event.

Speak to our Representatives about an issue that affects you

Send us an email to let us know about an issue that is affecting you or your colleagues or a problem you have identified in the industry that you want Bectu to look at. Do you feel frustrated by your working hours or working conditions? Do you lack training or want us to put on a specific event? Have you been affected by poor management, bullying or unpleasant working environments? Let us know!

Send us your feedback and ideas

Have you got an idea for how we could improve the branch? A new way we could support members, an idea for an event, training courses or projects we should work on? Send us an email with your feedback or suggestions. We want to hear from you!

Communities

Join our WhatsApp Communities

These new communities are dedicated, private spaces for members and will allow us to improve how we connect, communicate, and work together as a branch. We will be able to share ideas faster, involve more members and discuss key issues like rates, working practices, AI, and training.

As a member, you will be able to:

👥 Connect and network with colleagues in your department
⚠️ Raise workplace concerns with members and reps
🔔 Receive instant updates on social events, meetings, and news
🤝 Access peer support from experienced members
🗳️ Take part in voting polls and give feedback on campaigns and union decisions
📢 Engage directly with your Bectu representatives for guidance and to drive collective action

We hope that these communities will support you in getting more involved in the union and getting to know fellow members. We are stronger together and look forward to welcoming you into the communities.

News

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Twitter: @bectu

Check out the latest news

Read our newsletters and news page to keep up to date with your latest Branch, Bectu and Industry news.

Join the Committee

Would you like to find out more about joining the Committee to support your branch? Check out our Committee Enquiry Form to submit your enquiry.

Committee meetings place once a month to share ideas and discuss union activity, give updates on ongoing projects and campaigns, raise issues in the branch and agree decisions and action points.

Members can attend as observers to find out more about ongoing work or what happens in meetings. Members can also attend to raise a new issue and discuss it with the Committee, or you can send us the topic and we will discuss it on your behalf. The minutes of our most recent meetings are available here.