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Webinar 07 October 2026

How to Get the Most out of Your MU Membership, North of England

New North of England members, you are invited to our online event where we explore how to make the most out of your membership.

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Date Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Time 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location Online (Zoom)
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About the event

As someone that has recently joined the MU, we are inviting you to our event for new North of England members to explore how to make the most of your MU membership.

What to expect on the day:

  • Meet the team: Meet your local officials who will be your main point of contact for all MU-related enquiries. 
  • Explore your membership benefits: Learn all about our key benefits from our contract advisory service, band agreements, insurances, legal advice and assistance, collective bargaining and much more. 
  • Updates on the latest lobbying efforts: Find out what the MU is doing to represent you in everything from working in the EU post-Brexit, to equitable renumeration in streaming, and much more.
  • How to get involved: Learn about all the ways to get involved in your Union, from committees, to activism, to sharing ideas and getting involved, there are lots of ways to be an active member.
  • Ask the officials: Got any burning questions? An opportunity to ask us questions about what the MU does and how we support members.
  • Meet other members: Meet other new MU members in a friendly online environment. Please supply your own tea and biscuits! 

How to attend

All members are welcome, whether you’ve joined in the last 12 months or been a member for a while and want to refresh your knowledge of MU membership benefits. However please note that this event is run regularly, so if you’ve attended a new member event previously, the content will be the same.

If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch with us at noe@themu.org.

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