Four Pillars Bulletin No19 National strike action declared

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Manpower Campaign – Close the Gap – Campaign update including Petition & Poster

Manpower Campaign – Close the Gap – Campaign update including Petition & Poster

Further to LTB 492/2017 dated 8 September which informed branches of the intention of the CWU to mount a national campaign on the issue of low pay for our Manpower members working in BT. Please read the latest update.

Campaign Pack

The campaign pack is in the process of being published and will be circulated to branches shortly. An LTB will also be published with all inserts in electronic format.

Campaign Webpage

Please find attached the link to the campaign page which will provide up to date information of the campaign, including video updates. We would like the branch to promote the webpage URL as much as possible, particularly to the membership.

https://www.cwu.org/campaign/close-the-gap/

Petition & Poster

The campaign petition is officially launched today and a video is available on the CWU website. Branches should circulate the petition amongst the membership as widely as possible for members to sign. A URL link to the petition is attached and can also be downloaded via the campaign webpage. A campaign poster has been designed and copies will be sent to you to promote the signing of the petition. The poster is also available to download from the website and is attached in pdf format.

In order to generate social media interest, branches are encouraged to use the poster when the branch representatives or members sign the petition and wherever possible to take a picture holding the poster so that this can then be posted on social media using the hashtag #CloseTheGap

All signed petitions should be returned to Head Office addressed to Linda Massey, CWU Head Office, 150 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 IRX

http://www.cwu.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Petition-with-header-v2-with-return-address.pdf

The Voice – Campaign feature

Please find attached a pdf version of the latest campaign feature article that can be used to raise awareness and can be circulated amongst the membership.

Any queries should be addressed to Sally Bridge sabridge@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

Sally Bridge

National Officer

531.2017

LTB 531.2017 Attachment 1

LTB 531.2017 Attachment 2

LTB 531.2017 Attachment 3

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Royal Mail Group – Launch of New 5-Year Mental Health Strategy – October Activity – World Mental Health Day ‪10th October 2017‬

Royal Mail Group – Launch of New 5-Year Mental Health Strategy – October Activity – World Mental Health Day 10th October 2017:

To: All Branches

Dear Colleagues,

Further to LTB508/17 dated 18th September 2017, Royal Mail Group’s Head of Health has confirmed details of the high profile launch of the new RMG Mental Health Strategy, October activities in conjunction with World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2017.

• Manager E-learning module soft launch (full launch January 2018).

• RM Courier content.

• A new pocket ‘Z card’ distributed to all staff on how to access Mental Health support.

• Highlighting of the new, forthcoming ‘Mental Health Ambassador’ Programme Pilot (subject to RMG OLF approval).

• Mental Health Postmark. Further reports will be published in due course.

Yours sincerely
Dave Joyce
National Health, Safety & Environment Officer
17LTB533 Royal Mail Group – Launch of New 5-Year Mental Health Strategy – October Activity – World Mental Health Day 10th October 2017

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The Communication Workers Union has today served notice on Royal Mail Group for the 48 hour strike beginning at 11:00 on Thursday 19th October.

WE HAVE SERVED NOTICE ON ROYAL MAIL FOR STRIKE ACTION

The Communication Workers Union has today served notice on Royal Mail Group for the 48 hour strike beginning at 11:00 on Thursday 19th October. This will involve 111,000 postal workers.

This action follows the historical 89.1 yes vote on a 73.7% turnout announced by the union on Thursday.

Deputy General Secretary (Postal) Terry Pullinger said: “It is highly disappointing that after 18 months of negotiations including external mediation that we have reached this point. Royal Mail Group management have clearly moved away from the spirit and intent of our agreements and the empty promises of privatisation, and have suffered a huge vote of no confidence from their employees and CWU members as a consequence.

“People are extremely angry and will now express that by overwhelmingly supporting this strike action in order to shift Royal Mail Group from their entrenched position, protect themselves and this great public service”

General Secretary Dave Ward said: “This is a watershed dispute that will determine not only our member’s pensions, jobs and pay but also the future of the service.

“Postal workers delivered a massive yes vote for strike action and we are determined to take whatever steps are necessary to deliver an agreement that will protect and enhance our member’s terms and conditions and improve the range of services on offer to customers.

“As well as this call to action, the CWU will now launch a major campaign to gain public and political support for postal workers. This is your service. We must work together to save it.”

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CWU Disability Conference Agenda Pad – ‪Wednesday 18th October 2017‬

CWU Disability Conference Agenda Pad – Wednesday 18th October 2017

Branches would wish to know that the agenda for the forthcoming CWU Disability Conference being held in Bristol on Wednesday 18 th October 2017 has now been published on the website and can be accessed using the link below:

https://www.cwu.org/conference/disability-conference/

Hard copies of the agenda will be sent to Branch addresses of everyone that has registered using the online registration system.

Credential cards for delegates/visitors and voting cards for this conference will be issued on the morning of the conference at registration.

Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be addressed to Angela Niven by telephoning 020 8971 7256 or by post to head office or by email to conferences@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

A P Kearns

Senior Deputy General Secretary

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CWU Black Workers Conference Agenda Pad – Tuesday 17th October 2017

CWU Black Workers Conference Agenda Pad – Tuesday 17 th October 2017

Branches would wish to know that the agenda for the forthcoming CWU Black Workers Conference being held in Bristol on Tuesday 17th October 2017 has now been published on the website and can be accessed using the link below:

https://www.cwu.org/conference/black-workers-conference/

Hard copies of the agenda will be sent to Branch addresses of everyone that has registered using the online registration system.

Credential cards for delegates/visitors and voting cards for this conference will be issued on the morning of the conference at registration.

Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be addressed to Angela Niven by telephoning 020 8971 7256 or by post to head office or by email to conferences@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

A P Kearns

Senior Deputy General Secretary

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