The committee will no longer be posting on X/Twitter on behalf of the branch.

You can still find social media posts on behalf of UCU University of Leeds branch at:

https://www.facebook.com/ucuatleeds (Facebook)

@leedsucu.bsky.social (Bluesky)

@leedsucu@union.place (Mastodon / fediverse)

The decision was made by the branch committee 7 January 2024, following the favourable discussion of the motion below at an inquorate general meeting 3 December 2024.

Motion: Cease UCU University of Leeds branch communications and account on X

This branch notes:

1. That X (formerly Twitter) has become a platform where harmful rhetoric, disinformation, and harassment proliferate.
2. That the new ownership and recent policy changes on X have raised concerns regarding data privacy, platform moderation, and ethical values.
3. That there are other platforms available for effective communication that are more consistent with UCU values of inclusivity, transparency, and equality.

This branch believes:

1. That UCU communications should take place in spaces where union members and the wider community feel safe and respected.
2. That continuing to use X under its current model undermines the union’s commitment to safeguarding its members from hate speech, harassment, and disinformation.
3. That ethical social media use is an important part of UCU’s broader responsibility to align its communications with its social justice values.

This branch resolves:

1. To immediately stop posting or engaging on X as the UCU University of Leeds branch.
2. To explore alternative platforms that align with the union’s values, such as Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, or other appropriate platforms for community engagement.
3. To notify branch members and followers of this decision and provide information on where they can find official UCU communications moving forward.
4. To review the branch overall social media strategy in light of ethical considerations and member safety.

This page was last updated on 8 January 2025