Hosted by Michael Walker, this week’s spotlight is on our UTAW tech members who are organising for change as AI and automation redefine the future of work.
CWU LIVE – Big Tech Want to Replace Workers with Robots and AI Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The CWU has written to Capita regarding their failure to consult on redundancies whilst they seek to put undue pressure on poor performers to leave. Members with health conditions are reporting they feel threatened and vulnerable. The CWU has grave concerns over the way Capita is behaving and have demanded an urgent meeting with the global outsourcing company.
Capita, “Cease pressuring employees to leave!” Read More »
This week is a crucial episode of CWU Live as we discuss Santander’s plan to outsource fraud management to Concentrix UK – a move that threatens jobs, service standards, and union recognition. Andy Mercer (Telecoms and Financial Services Chair/National Vice President) and Tracey Griffiths (Bootle Financial Services Branch Secretary) break down what this means for members and how we’re fighting back.
Santander’s Outsourcing Scandal Read More »