7 Sectors, 130 groups

In WUK terminology, the words “autonomy” and “self-management” have to do with all WUK structures and activities outside of the WUK association and WUK Cultural Productions. Around 130 house groups, initiatives and individuals work in the seven autonomous sectors: Sociopolitical Initiatives, Children and Youth, Intercultural Initiatives, dancetheatreperformance WUK, Workshops, Visual Art and Music. They have in common a basic democratic decision-making structure and the organisation of internal issues via monthly plenary meetings.

 

The sectoral meeting is the central platform of self-management. Representatives from the groups and initiatives in each sector come together in a monthly meeting. Here decisions are made about the admission or expulsion of groups, the division of tasks and spaces, and about collective actions. The meeting determines sectoral regulations and serves as a discussion forum for sectoral and house-related issues. There are two contact persons who are responsible for new requests to the sectors: Whether one is looking for a space, wants to introduce a project for collaboration, or realise a specific plan, they must present it directly to this sectoral meeting. Contact with the individual groups must be made directly with them.

 

The WUK Forum is a coordination, discussion and advisory committee for the seven sectors and the WUK board members. They address issues that concern the entire house and develop recommendations to the board and the individual sectors.

The WUK Forum is comprised of two delegates from each sector, the board members, the executive management and representatives from the house magazine WUK Info-Intern. Guests are welcome in the discussion of matters and projects concerning the entire house.