• Virtual UNISON    UNISON Virtual Branches

The UNISON Virtual Branches were set up as a pilot project, supported by the Union Moderisation Fund.     Web based branches offer a new way for members to participate in union affairs locally. A virtual branch utilises a website as its hub, but is not simply a web presence. It employs new communications to assist with organising in a modern way by providing:  Discussion forums to allow members to inform branch decision making Data collection forms to allow members to interact with their branch at times that are convenient for them    Access to parts of the website for members only Email to members providing swift communication and updates to members    Non technical content editing to allow activists to run and update the site.

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