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Last year the SU was virtually silent on the strikes that disrupted large amounts of the academic year. All communication came from the University, when it felt it was necessary, or from individual lecturers who had to walk the fine line between exposing themselves by discussing it with the students if was impacting, or staying silent to cover themselves so not be seen influencing the students. With the rejection of the UCEA pay offer by UCU staff and strike action already taking place once this academic year, will the SU commit to better communication on strikes with students and on behalf of students as their representatives and voice?
The SU not saying anything last year left a gap that could only be filled by the University (who were not always the most communicative themselves), regardless of picking a side, the SU SHOULD have something to say, whether it is educational material about strikes and labour disputes, notifications of actions, and statements on the subject.