News

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).

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.

She Connects the Nation
In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day – BT & Openreach

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.

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.