REVISED NATIONAL RULEBOOK – FEBRUARY 2026
Further to LTB 262/25 circulated to Branches on 26 November 2025, Branches will be aware that the positive measures contained within the Employment Rights Act have resulted in changes being required to the model political fund rule for Unions (except for Northern Ireland).
Unions have therefore had to review their respective political fund rules to ensure they reflect the alterations from the Employment Rights Act, as well as capturing other aspects specific to each Union.
A Special NEC meeting on 9 February endorsed the new political fund rule following preliminary authorisation from the Certification Officer on 28 January 2026. Formal authority was then sought for the rule and this was provided by the Certification Officer on 13 February 2026
Additionally, following a further meeting with the Standing orders committee, some further small amendments have been made to rule 10.5, relating to Regional Sub Committees and the submission of motions to General Conference. These were agreed by the NEC at a meeting on 25 / 26 February 2026 in line with Rule 15.4.1.
The National Rule book has been amended accordingly to account for the new political fund rule as well as rule 10.5. This is attached for the information of Branches.
Any further enquiries with regards this please contact aniven@cwu.org or Angela Niven on 020 8971 7237.
Yours sincerely
Dave Ward
General Secretary
LTB 059/26 – Revised rule book February 2026
CWU Eastern No5 Branch 
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