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The trade union for Postal, Telecoms, and Tech workers. www.cwu.org
CWU members from our
@utaw.tech
branch take legal action against TikTok for union busting
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TikTok faces legal action over moderator cuts
TikTok is being accused of threatening safety workers with redundancy days before they were due to vote on forming a union.
https://news.sky.com/story/tiktok-faces-legal-action-over-moderator-cuts-13485485
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🕥 Countdown to the final CWU Live episode of the year! Join us at 5pm for a brilliant discussion with General Secretary, Dave Ward, on what the recently passed Employment Rights Bill means for you, and how it strengthens trade unions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUtd...
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The Employment Rights Bill Has PASSED w/ General Secretary Dave Ward | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUtdQd9OZJM
21 days ago
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CWU Deputy General Secretary (Postal) Martin Walsh stands in solidarity with postal workers on
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🎧 NOW ON SPOTIFY: On this week’s CWU Live, we look ahead to National Postal Workers Day and bring you the latest on Royal Mail pensions - including the new Collective Plan.
www.cwu.org/podcast/roya...
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Royal Mail Pensions | CWU LIVE
This week’s CWU Live is now available as a podcast. Earlier this year, Assistant Secretary, Andy Furey and Pensions Expert, Lionel Sampson, delivered one of our most watched sessions on Royal Mail pen...
https://www.cwu.org/podcast/royal-mail-pensions-cwu-live/
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We'll be live at the slightly later time of 5:30 PM today to talk Royal Mail pensions and take your questions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3VW...
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Royal Mail Pensions | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3VWcWYDZ4w
28 days ago
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As it’s December we are wondering what is the most generous, weird or funny Christmas gift a member of the public has ever given to their local postie? Let us know in the comments 🎅 ✉️ 📦
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👇 In case you missed it, catch up on yesterday’s CWU Live, where we celebrated Senior Deputy Secretary Tony Kearns and thanked him for his years of dedication to the union as he retires. All the best, Tony!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiX_...
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Tony Kearns is Retiring - Lets Celebrate His Legacy | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiX_o19JWds
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📹 Senior Deputy General Secretary Tony Kearns is retiring. Join us at 5pm for CWU Live as we thank him and look back on his early days, how he got involved in the union, and the disputes that shaped him.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmFn...
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Tony Kearns is Retiring - Lets Celebrate His Legacy | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmFnOUNBAzA
about 1 month ago
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It’s a good time of year to remember that your CWU membership gives you access to endless exclusive discounts. You might be spending anyway - so save while you do 🤑 Log in to the Member Portal on
www.cwu.org
to see the deals. Is there a discount or company you’d like added? Tell us 👇
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🎙️ NOW ON SPOTIFY: Working in all conditions isn’t easy. Listen back to last week's CWU Live as we sat down with CWU Health & Safety Policy Assistant, Jamie McGovern, to discuss how tough weather impacts the work our members do every day.
www.cwu.org/podcast/deal...
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Dealing With Difficult Weather - CWU LIVE
On this week's podcast edition of CWU Live, Host Michael Walker is joined by CWU Health & Safety Policy Advisor, Jamie McGovern, to discuss how the weather affects the jobs our outdoor workers do. Pos...
https://www.cwu.org/podcast/dealing-with-difficult-weather-cwu-live/
about 1 month ago
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📺 NOW LIVE: Dealing with Difficult Weather We discuss how challenging conditions are impacting workers on this week’s episode of CWU Live.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS1q...
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Dealing With Difficult Weather in Our Work | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS1qLwPXSJ0
about 2 months ago
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🚨 NOW LIVE: Your Royal Mail Questions Answered with Dave Ward and Martin Walsh
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Your Royal Mail Questions Answered with Dave Ward and Martin Walsh | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvzp90jlp64
2 months ago
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Last night we held a meeting of 800 local reps across Royal Mail Group. It was an excellent meeting. Today at 5pm we delivering a live update to all CWU members. USO, New Entrants, Regulation, pressuring the Government and more. Please join us at 5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvzp...
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Your Royal Mail Questions Answered with Dave Ward and Martin Walsh | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvzp90jlp64
2 months ago
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Justice at last.
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Alan Bates reaches settlement over Post Office Horizon IT scandal
Sir Alan led a group of 555 subpostmasters who took part in a landmark group legal action against the Post Office.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5e723qv0no
2 months ago
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🎙️ Now on Spotify! Catch up with last week's CWU Live. We had a great chat with our
@utaw.tech
tech workers branch about AI, automation, and what all the latest tech changes mean for workers. A really interesting listen, even if you’re not a tech worker.
www.cwu.org/podcast/big-...
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Big Tech Want to Replace Workers with Robots and AI | CWU LIVE
Podcast Edition of CWU Live. This week, Michael Walker hosts as we catch up with our UTAW branch and dive into the latest tech headlines. We’ll be discussing AI, automation, and the important work the...
https://www.cwu.org/podcast/big-tech-want-to-replace-workers-with-robots-and-ai-cwu-live/
2 months ago
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🎥 Now Live: This week's spotlight is on our UTAW tech members who are organising for change as AI and automation redefine the future of work.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrJ0...
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Big Tech Want to Replace Workers with Robots and AI | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrJ0ZVs9zVs
2 months ago
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🎧 Now available on Spotify - Yesterday's catch-up with Deputy General Secretary (Postal) Martin Walsh can now be streamed on the go. Tune in to hear the latest on this week’s negotiations, new entrants equalisation, the USO, sick pay, overtime rates, and more.
www.cwu.org/podcast/roya...
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Royal Mail Group Members Update: This week's negotiations, New Entrants Equalisation, and more
Listen on the go for all the latest. We sat down with CWU Deputy General Secretary Postal, Martin Walsh, to discuss this week’s key negotiations - including New Entrants Equalisation, the USO, Sick Pa...
https://www.cwu.org/podcast/royal-mail-group-members-update-this-weeks-negotiations-new-entrants-equalisation-and-more/
2 months ago
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An update for Royal Mail Group Members. We sat down with Deputy General Secretary Postal, Martin Walsh and discussed this week's negotiations, New Entrants Equalisation, USO, Sick Pay, Overtime Rates, Incentive Scheme and more. Lots of new information. Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Melc...
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An update for Royal Mail Group Members | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MelcRzmGOhg&t
2 months ago
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Negotiations with Royal Mail are now taking place this week so our new engagement plan is as follows: An update video from Martin Walsh today. A CWU representatives briefing to be issued early next week. A live session with Dave Ward and Martin Walsh next Thursday at 5pm.
2 months ago
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📢 UPDATE FOR ROYAL MAIL GROUP MEMBERS
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🎧 Tackling Inequality – now on Spotify! Real stories. Real action. Hear how we’re tackling inequality and driving change across the union on this week’s CWU Live podcast 👇
www.cwu.org/podcast/desp...
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Despatch From the CWU Equalities Event | CWU LIVE
Podcast edition of CWU Live: This week, we were at the CWU Equalities Event - where 150 delegates got together for two days of powerful discussion and action on equality across our union and beyond. H...
https://www.cwu.org/podcast/despatch-from-the-cwu-equalities-conference-cwu-live-show/
3 months ago
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We’re currently recruiting for the role of Policy Assistant in our Telecoms & Financial Services department. To find out more about the role and how to apply, please visit:
www.cwu.org/work-for-us/
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Work For Us
Communication Workers Union - Policy Assistant - Telecoms & Financial Services - Deadline 10th November 2025 How to apply: If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please e-ma...
https://www.cwu.org/work-for-us/
3 months ago
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At their annual Retired Members Conference yesterday, CWU members came together to call for a "New Deal for Pensioners" pushing for action to protect the triple lock, tackle rising bills, and end political attacks on older people. Catch up on all the key moments 👇
www.cwu.org/news/retired...
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Retired Members: we demand a New Deal for Pensioners
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...
https://www.cwu.org/news/retired-members-we-demand-a-new-deal-for-pensioners/
3 months ago
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NATIONAL BRIEFING - UPDATE ON NEGOTIATIONS WITH ROYAL MAIL GROUP / EP GROUP 👇
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📢 We're hiring! The CWU Communications Department is currently looking for a Digital Communications Co-ordinator to join our team. Find out more about the role, the skills and experience we're looking for, and how to apply here:
cwu.org/work-for-us/
Deadline: 27th October 2025
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Work For Us
Communication Workers Union - IT Support Technician - Deadline 15th October 2025 How to apply: To receive a detailed job description, further job information on the role and CWU please e-mail hr@cwu....
https://cwu.org/work-for-us/
3 months ago
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Our members at TikTok watch out for harmful content so you don't have to. They should be respected at work - not facing the sack for wanting a union.
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UK MPs urged to investigate TikTok’s plans to cut 439 content moderator jobs
Trade unions and online safety experts sign letter warning jobs losses could expose children to harmful content
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/13/uk-mps-tiktok-plans-cut-content-moderator-jobs
3 months ago
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🎙️ NEW PODCAST: What does neuroinclusion look like at Openreach? We talk ADHD, autism, and everything in between, with honest input from engineers, reps, and colleagues. A really interesting session with T&FS National Officer Fiona Curtis and others.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4Gf...
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Building a Neuroinclusive workplace | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4GfuC26JLw
3 months ago
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Our members at logistics giant DHL are being encouraged to accept an improved agreement negotiated by the CWU. This follows the workforce’s earlier decision to reject the initial offer, in accordance with the union’s recommendation.
www.cwu.org/news/dhl-wor...
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DHL workers voting on “significant” wage offer
DHL workers are being recommended to vote for a “significant” wage rise offer. Communication Workers Union (CWU) members at the logistics giant are being encouraged to accept an improved deal negotia...
https://www.cwu.org/news/dhl-workers-voting-on-significant-wage-offer
3 months ago
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One for our young members (30 & under!) 👇 Want to get more involved in the union? Join us at the CWU Young Workers Conference in Manchester - a great way to share ideas, shape policy & meet other young members. Pop us an email at
[email protected]
to register or find out more :)
3 months ago
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Introducing … The Working Class United 🖤🤍 The new CWU anti-racism shirt - a two tone classic. All profits to Show Racism the Red Card and Fans Supporting Foodbanks. Let’s get this on every terrace in the country.
swaz.co.uk/product/swaz...
3 months ago
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🎙️ Now available: Podcast edition of this week's episode of CWU LIVE
www.cwu.org/podcast/here...
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Here's What Happened at Labour Party Conference | CWU LIVE
Audio podcast edition of CWU LIVE: This week, we're covering the CWU presence at the annual Labour Party Conference. We focus on everything from first time delegates to the AI debate. Find out why the...
https://www.cwu.org/podcast/heres-what-happened-at-labour-party-conference-cwu-live/
3 months ago
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📺 This week’s CWU Live: Inside Labour Conference and why it matters to CWU members - watch now:
www.youtube.com/live/vgqslqs...
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Here's What Happened at Labour Party Conference | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/live/vgqslqsnQJQ
3 months ago
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Update for CWU Members - Rebuilding Royal Mail. Swipe for further details.
3 months ago
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Britain needs real change, and the CWU is setting out the challenge at this year's Labour conference. Read what's been happening so far 👇
www.cwu.org/news/cwu-lea...
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CWU Leaders Urge Bravery as Labour Opens Annual Conference
Communication Workers Union leaders called for “bravery” in tackling the crisis facing British workers today, as Labour conference began in earnest. Speaking on the first day of the Liverpool event w...
https://www.cwu.org/news/cwu-leaders-urge-bravery-as-labour-opens-annual-conference/
3 months ago
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We are currently recruiting for an IT Support Technician here at the CWU. Interested? Job advert and further information can be found here:
cwu.org/work-for-us/
Deadline: 15th October 2025
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Work For Us
Communication Workers Union - IT Support Technician - Deadline 15th October 2025 How to apply: To receive a detailed job description, further job information on the role and CWU please e-mail hr@cwu....
https://cwu.org/work-for-us/
3 months ago
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Join your fellow members in calling on Santander to STOP offshoring, keep jobs in the UK, and use new technology to enhance workers’ roles. It'll take just a few seconds to sign and could make a massive difference to your colleagues 👇
cwu.eaction.org.uk/cwuadvancepe...
4 months ago
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Moderators face one of the most psychologically damaging jobs on the internet to keep the public safe, yet TikTok wants to offshore the roles, despite making BILLIONS. We rallied outside TikTok HQ to show that our
@utaw.tech
members aren’t going anywhere.
www.youtube.com/shorts/oJl172PqRXI
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TikTok Workers Speak Out
YouTube video by Trades Union Congress (TUC)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oJl172PqRXI
4 months ago
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Final written round-up of TUC Congress 2025! Our highlights from the last day 👇
www.cwu.org/news/tuc-202...
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https://www.cwu.org/news/tuc-2025-roundup-wednesday/
4 months ago
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🗞️ Catch up with our daily round-ups on everything happening at TUC Congress 2025. 👉 Read the latest highlights, key debates, and updates here: Sunday & Monday:
www.cwu.org/news/tuc-202...
Tuesday:
www.cwu.org/news/tuc-202...
4 months ago
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🎧 NEW PODCAST: Prostate cancer awareness starts with a conversation. Hear our member Gary Buss’ story and why early checks save lives.
www.cwu.org/podcast/pros...
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Prostate Cancer Awareness in the Workplace – With CWU’s Gary Buss | CWU LIVE
This week our host Michael Walker speaks with CWU member Gary Buss and CWU rep Greg Charles as we focus on prostate cancer awareness in the workplace.
https://www.cwu.org/podcast/prostate-cancer-awareness-in-the-workplace-with-cwus-gary-buss-cwu-live/
4 months ago
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Just days after promising job security, Capita has announced 150 redundancies of workers on the VM02 contract. We’re demanding urgent action to protect members and challenge this appalling decision.
www.cwu.org/news/vm02-ca...
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VM02 Capita workers condemn “heartless and destructive” offshoring redundancies
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said that the strength of feeling among VM02 Capita workers is “unprecedented”, after the firm has announced “heartless and destructive” redundancies. Workers...
https://www.cwu.org/news/vm02-capita-workers-condemn-heartless-and-destructive-offshoring-redundancies/
4 months ago
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Union busting won’t win. TikTok has launched mass redundancies right in the middle of a CWU/UTAW recognition campaign. We’re calling out these cynical tactics and backing moderators all the way. The right to unionise will not be denied.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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TikTok accused of ‘union-busting’ after laying off hundreds of content moderators
Exclusive: TikTok’s owner has pulled its support for a staff ballot on unionising its London-based content moderation workforce
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tiktok-bytedance-cwu-union-b2812500.html
5 months ago
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Join us at 5pm as we shine a light on areas you don’t hear about every day: Wincanton, Isle of Man Post & Jersey Post. We'll sit down with Steve Halliwell, CWU Postal Executive Council member, for an in-depth look at these workplaces and why every member matters.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELXo...
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Every Member Counts with Steve Halliwell | CWU LIVE
YouTube video by CWU Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELXoiQvzlzs
5 months ago
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🔥 NEW: Podcast edition of last week’s CWU Live - We speak to Jamie McGovern, CWU Health & Safety Policy Assistant, about the real risks of working in extreme heat, the union’s ongoing work to protect workers, and practical tips to stay safe. Listen now 👇
www.cwu.org/podcast/its-...
5 months ago
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Our Telecoms & Financial Services Executive have launched The Shorter Working Week campaign - aiming to win a meaningful reduction in working hours with no loss of pay across all T&FS sectors. 🎧 Hear more in the podcast edition of last week’s CWU Live:
www.cwu.org/podcast/its-...
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It’s Time for a Shorter Working Week | CWU LIVE
Podcast edition of CWU Live. 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 reduci...
https://www.cwu.org/podcast/its-time-for-a-shorter-working-week-cwu-live/
5 months ago
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ROYAL MAIL GROUP PAY DEAL - A MESSAGE FROM MARTIN WALSH 👇
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NEW CWU LIVE PODCAST: RMG Pay Ballot Special - GS Dave Ward & Deputy GS (Postal) Martin Walsh answer YOUR questions. No dodging - every question was submitted by members and is listed in the official running order:
www.cwu.org/cwulive-runningorder/
Listen here:
www.cwu.org/podcast/roya...
5 months ago
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The Postal Executive has agreed the following timetable for the forthcoming ballot on Royal Mail Group Pay: Ballot Opens - 6th August Ballot Closes - 26th August The CWU recommends that members vote YES.
6 months ago
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🎧 NEW PODCAST: Last night's CWU Live is now available in podcast form. We’re talking the future of the Post Office following a major government review. What does it all mean for workers and the public? Listen now on Spotify, Soundcloud, or via our website 👇
www.cwu.org/podcast/the-...
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The Future of the Post Office w/ Andy Furey & Mole Meade | CWU LIVE
Podcast edition of this week's CWU Live. We discuss the future of the Post Office following a major government review into its ownership and governance. With guests Andy Furey, CWU Assistant Secretary...
https://www.cwu.org/podcast/the-future-of-the-post-office-w-andy-furey-mole-meade-cwu-live/
6 months ago
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Royal Mail Group members - Ballot Timetable & USO Update 👇
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