Retired CWU members have called for a “new deal for pensioners” to fight the “excessive abuse” older people experience at the hands of politicians.
The demand for the union and their allies to launch a campaign was made by over 80 delegates at a conference held in Birmingham to discuss strategy and issues yesterday (15th October).
Retired Members: we demand a New Deal for Pensioners Read More »
In this CWU podcast we talk about what neuroinclusion really looks like at Openreach. We’ll talk ADHD, autism, and everything in between, with honest examples from engineers, reps, and colleagues. CWU and Openreach want our workplace to work for every brain. We talk about the launch of Openreach’s Enabled network and how we can start changing the conversation and reducing stigma.
T&FS Podcast – Building a Neuroinclusive Workplace – CWU and Openreach Read More »
Labour conference delegates condemned TikTok’s “disgusting” behaviour towards its workers in front of ministers, as protests took place outside of a party sponsored by the “union-busting” company.
During the morning of conference, delegate Ollie Probert-Hill received repeated applause for attacking TikTok’s sponsorship of a Labour Students social event.
“This company has been using union-busting techniques to stop CWU workers voting on union recognition”, he said.
“Why are union-busters sponsoring Labour events”, Labour members ask Read More »
As you are aware, the CWU Openreach National Team (NT) has been in discussions with
Service Delivery Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) regarding your attendance patterns. It is
disappointing that FTTP has moved to serve notice on the members remaining on a 4-day
week or 9-day fortnight all year round to change their attendance to 5 days per week
during the seasonal period (3 November 2025 until 9 February 2026).
Service Delivery FTTP Serve Notice on AttendancePatterns Read More »
Over the past couple of years, general interest in the idea of a shorter working week has grown. In this country, hundreds of employers have been experimenting with reducing hours for no loss of pay with positive results, including: Better work/life balance, lower levels of stress, lower staff turnover, greater workplace productivity.
On this episode of CWU Live, Host Michael Walker is joined by Deputy General Secretary (Telecoms & Financial Services) Karen Rose and CWU Field Organiser Kevin Leetion.
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The CWU Openreach National Team discuss the importance of engineers doing pre use vehicle checks. Openreach are running a campaign to ensure that Pre-use inspection checks are completed by Openreach engineers.
Openreach Vehicle Check Read More »
CBRE members of the CWU are being urged to vote ‘yes’ on a deal that will guarantee inflation-busting pay rises.
Members on the facilities services provider’s BT contract are being encouraged to accept the deal, which have concluded after a series of negotiations between union representatives and management.
CBRE members to vote on “inflation-busting” pay rises Read More »
She Connects the Nation
In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day – BT & Openreach
She Connects the Nation Read More »
This week we’re joined by Labour MP Chris Webb – proud CWU member and champion for working people in Parliament. From union roots to Westminster battles, hear why having trade unionists involved in politics matters.
CWU LIVE – Standing Up For Our Members in Parliament with Chris Webb MP Read More »
What exactly is AI and what does it mean for our members? While AI can make work safer and reduce repetitive tasks, it also raises serious concerns about surveillance, stress, job displacement, and bias. The CWU is fighting for AI that works for workers: with fair rewards, dignity, a voice in decisions, and safeguards against discrimination.
CWU LIVE – Protecting Workers in the Age of AI Read More »