Workers of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your chains. Karl Marx.
It’s National Gate Meeting Day. Make sure you get everyone in the office together today, play this video message from DGSP Terry Pullinger and send us your photos backing the union – many members will receive their ballot papers today – Vote now and Vote YES! #PowerOfTheUnion
Dear Colleague,
VOTE YES TO THE FOUR PILLARS AND PAY AGREEMENT
This week the CWU’s National Officers completed the National Unit Reps Tour with Briefings held in the Midlands, South Wales/South West and Northern Ireland. Over the course of the last three weeks, the Tour has addressed over 2,000 local CWU Representatives to explain the Four Pillars and Pay Agreement, answer any questions and encourage the biggest possible turnout and YES vote in the forthcoming membership ballot which opens on Monday 12th March 2018 and closes on Wednesday 28th March 2018.
It is vitally important that we build on the magnificent strike vote and use the ballot to send another strong message to the employer that we support the Agreement we have campaigned hard to secure.
For every CWU Representative and Officer at all levels of the Union, the key task now is to encourage every member to vote, secure a high turnout and deliver the largest possible YES vote that will demonstrate our continued collective strength and underline our commitment to the Four Pillars and Pay Agreement.
CWU REDESIGN PROJECT – NATIONAL BRIEFING 13TH MARCH 2018
Further to LTB 81/18 CWU Redesign Project regarding the National Briefing being held at the Midland Hotel, 16 Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS on the 13th March 2018, please find attached for the information of Branches an advance copy of the Agenda.
Any enquiries should be addressed to the gsoffice@cwu.org.
Yours sincerely
Dave Ward
General Secretary
CWU Education & Training Courses / UCU Industrial Action
You will be aware that members of the UCU are currently taking strike action in defence of proposed changes to their pensions.
Owing to the formal arrangements that the CWU has with colleges around the UK, including within the devolved nations, the dispute has meant that to ensure CWU support with the UCU, any scheduled accredited courses have been cancelled.
We have assured Branches and individual students that we will be looking to reschedule these as soon as possible.
The greatest impact involves the following courses:
• Advanced Skills Part 1 course (Alvescot Lodge) scheduled for 12th – 16th March 2018 will now to take place from 30 April – 4 May 2018
• The Postal Agreements & Procedures course (Alvescot Lodge) scheduled for 30 April – 4 May is postponed and all those that have applied will be transferred to the course running from 2 – 6 July 2018
All effected Branches and representatives have been informed but this LTB reinforces the position.
Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to:
Lee Wakeman (lwakeman@cwu.org) or Maxine Todd (mtodd@cwu.org).
Yours sincerely,
Trish Lavelle
Head of Education & Training
18LTB141 – CWU Education & Training Courses – UCU Industrial Action
Branch BAME Officer Positions
The CWU Rule Book makes provision for the role of BAME Officer to be included in the Branch Officer makeup and we are eager to see all our CWU Branches fill these positions accordingly.
The CWU is also keen to ensure that we maximise the opportunities available to our members from under-represented groups to become involved in our trade union structures.
If you require any advice and guidance or assistance regarding the above please contact the Equal Opportunities Department on dnoel@cwu.org.
Attached for your information is a copy of a guide to the role of BAME Officer.
Yours sincerely
Dave Ward
General Secretary
RoSPA Survey – Supporting Those Working In Health and Safety:
Dear Colleagues,
Introduction
Gavin McNab, Business Development Project Manager for The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has contacted the CWU Health, Safety & Environment Department requesting participation of CWU Reps in a new survey. RoSPA is conducting a survey to better understand how it can support those working in a health and safety environment.
Background
RoSPA is interested in your views and opinions on your relationship with RoSPA, including how you feel about what they do, how you rate and value different aspects of the services that RoSPA provides for safety professionals/Safety Reps.
Why is it important to take part in this survey?
Responses to this survey will help RoSPA to understand how to invest in and prioritise the services they maintain, the services they develop and the ways the organisation can help the Safety community to access and benefit from those services.
How long will it take?
The survey should take around 10 minutes to complete.
To make it as easy as possible for you to take part, the below link will take you to a personalised survey. Your responses will be saved as you move through the survey so you may continue where you left off at any time.
‘Research by Design’ is an independent market research consultancy which is undertaking the survey on RoSPA’s behalf. Your answers will go directly to them and, although RoSPA will see the overall results, your answers will remain anonymous.
Enter the survey here:-
RoSPA has thanked in advance all those completing the survey and for helping with this very important project.
Yours sincerely
Dave Joyce
National Health, Safety & Environment Officer
18LTB136 RoSPA Survey – Supporting Those Working In Health and Safety
CWU Eastern No5 Branch 