NATIONAL YOUNG WORKERS EDUCATION EVENT, 27th – 29thSEPTEMBER 2024, CARDIFF
The purpose of this LTB is to remind all branches about the upcoming National Young Workers Education Event which will take place over the weekend of Friday 27th September through to Sunday 29th September in Cardiff.
We have previously written to all branches to encourage you to send delegates along and we would like to take the opportunity to remind branches that this is an important part of the work of the National Young Workers Committee and a crucial mechanism for us to introduce new and young members into the life of the CWU.
The event has been restructured this year to ensure delegates are getting the most from their time away and that as a union we are fulfilling out role in educating our young members and putting them in a position to become dedicated reps and activists that our union needs going into the future.
More information on the arrangements and how to sign your members up can be found below.
Please note: the closing date for registrations is now Wednesday 25thSeptember at 12noon
Venue
The venue for the event during the day will be held at The Holiday Inn, Castle Street, Cardiff. Hotel accommodation has been arranged at the same venue which is within walking distance of Cardiff Station.
Event Format
This year’s event is has been slightly reformatted to encourage a more themed approach to topics and has an extended agenda to include a day to focus on industrial matters. This ‘industrial day’ is in essence a reworking of the Branch Young Worker Officers Forum’s which has previously been a stand-alone event. The day will involve a series of industrial panels giving young members the chance to engage with officers who deal with workplace issues affecting them.
Arrival & Registration
We are asking participants to arrive in Cardiff in time to for their appropriate panel, however they are welcome to attend all panels if they which to hear what is going on in other parts of the Union. Registration for the main event will take place on Saturday morning and the event will conclude at lunchtime on Sunday 29th September. A full agenda will be issued nearer the date. A flyer with more information is attached for circulation to young members.
Costs and Accommodation
The arrangements for the cost of delegates will be in line with the process that has been used for many years and is reflective of current pricing. The cost for Branches to send a delegate will be £290 and will include two nights bed and breakfast accommodation (as well as buffet lunches on the Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Friday evening). Please note there will be food and a social event on the Saturday eveningorganised by the Wales Region and their Young Workers.
For more information and to secure a place for the weekend branches should complete the attached form and send to Angela Niven at conferences@cwu.orgas soon as possible so that we can assess the numbers of those attending for meals etc.
Branches must make payment for their delegate(s) attendance by sending a cheque made payable to “CWU” addressed to Angela Niven, SDGS Department at CWU HQ or by bank transfer to the General Fund Account No: 33019822 Sort Code 60-83-01 with ref “YWNEE”.
Any queries regarding this event should be addressed to the Young Workers Coordinator, Kerry Fleck, kfleck@cwu.org or 07704306418
Yours sincerely,
Dave Ward
General Secretary
LTB 313/24 – National Young Workers Event – 27th – 29th September 2024
CWU Eastern No5 Branch 
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