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ABOUT UCAN

UCAN, a forum seeking to bring together trade unionists, specialists, Tenants and Residents Associations and anyone interested in organising campaign against the cause of poverty in Britain and raise public awareness. 

 UCAN's aim is to connect with people, discuss social issues, and promote campaign and bring about awareness of such campaign issues for the well-being of disadvantaged communities. 

 UCAN has come above as a direct result of concerns of trade unionists, tenants, workers and benefit claimants in East London who are struggling due to Universal Credit and austerity - hence, the title: Universal Credit Action Network.

UCAN representatives have shared platforms with the National Trades Union Congress, Unite the Union, Positive Money and Institutes of Money Advisers Forums and other reputable organisations.

UCAN has delivered educational training programmes on universal credit, specialist high quality speakers and facilitated discussion in many parts of the UK based on its campaign experience.  

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