If you are interested in joining a committee and helping the union grow please email [email protected] or get in touch with your branch delegate.
All committees are run by an elected committee chair, who oversees and organises volunteers in each group.
The Renters Rights Committee
- Respond to members enquiries on their rights, dealing with rent increases, bond claims etc
- Supporting members to self advocate on current issues
- Mutual aid visits to members who need support when dealing with agents and landlords
(example: Joey supported Bre to force their landlord to fix their broken heater)
The Campaigns Committee
- Organising and planning union campaigns and events
- Contributing to union policy
- Working with other orgs to meet union objectives
(example: Alison organised a phone bank to find members who were not getting repairs done)
The Social Media Committee
- Planning a social media calendar
- Designing graphics and posting to various social media platforms
- Communicating the message of the union to the general public
(example: Neil filmed a tiktok of a Bre talking about advocating for her rights to her landlord so others could learn from the experience)
The Communications Committee
- Writing articles and media releases for the union
- Communicating with media outlets
- Creating a quarterly report of union activities
(example: Abe wrote an article for the RAHU website about renters having a right to heating)
The Operations Committee
- Maintaining and expanding tech solutions for the union
- Keeping systems secure
- Lower union costs on services where possible
(example: Lee updated the website with a plugin to save everyone time on updating events)
The Finance Committee
- Maintain financial records of the union
- Develop budgets for the union and branches
- Reimburse members for union expenses
(Created a budget for an upcoming event to teach renters their rights)
