TUC WOMENS CONFERENCE VISITORS – 4^TH – 6^TH MARCH 2026

The TUC Women’s Conference 2026 is being held from Wednesday 4^th – Friday 6^th March 2026 at the Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH.  The Conference sessions will be as follows:

Wednesday 4^th March                   14.00 – 17.30

Thursday 5^th March                         09.30 – 17.30

Friday 6^th March                               09.30 – 15.00

The CWU are allowed a limited number of visitors to attend the above Conference and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.  Due to the need for extra security at all TUC Conferences and for the TUC to contact individuals to complete registration it is important that Branches provide the name(s) and email addresses of those wishing to attend as a visitor.   Visitor tickets are not transferable.

Anyone interested in attending will need to contact their Branch initially for funding, to include a £15 visitor ticket fee. The easiest way to pay the £15 fee will be for us to transfer it directly from your Branch’s account through the rebate system, therefore please contact Angela Niven by email to conferences@cwu.org with details of which Branch the individual belongs to on application.    This needs to be done by no later than midday on Thursday 27^th November 2025.

Any further enquiries with regards this please contact conferences@cwu.orgor Angela Niven on 020 8971 7237.

Yours sincerely,

Kate Hudson

Head of Equality, Education and Development 

LTB 255/25

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Royal Mail, Parcelforce and RM International Peak/Christmas Operations 2025: Temporary Outhouses and Temporary Structures – Health and Safety 

As in previous years, the purpose of this LTB is to inform and update Branches and relevant Area Safety Representatives covering Royal Mail, Parcelforce Worldwide and Royal Mail International regarding the dedicated network of temporary outhouses, overflow, and relief sites as part of the 2025 Peak/Christmas operations.

This temporary network of sites will open on a phased basis as of November and is designed to increase overall capacity within the current Mail Centres and Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) network during the Peak/Christmas period against the significant increase in parcel volumes. From a safety perspective, these sites aim to help to reduce the potential for congestion in Mail Centres and RDCs and will also enable the operation to cope better in the event of any severe weather conditions.

As normal, discussions have taken place with Royal Mail Group in relation to Health and Safety at these temporary Outhouse/structure sites to ensure full access and involvement of CWU ASRs. This is to ensure full access to the sites and involvement of our ASRs to undertake workplace inspections, pre-start and ongoing safety spot-checks, once the outhouses are operational, working jointly with the RMG SHE Team, Property Team and Operational Management, to deal with any health, safety, welfare and working environment issues during the full period these sites are in use. All the relevant Royal Mail Group Central SHE safety, health and environment documents are attached. 

CWU: Royal Mail Group Peak/Christmas Temporary Outhouses Health & Safety Guide for ASRs – 2025

Attached to this LTB is a CWU guide which aims to offer relevant ASRs whose area of responsibility covers these temporary Outhouse/temporary structure sites, useful advice on the basic and core aspects of required Safety Inspections and to equally ensure the sites are compliant with Royal Mail’s Safety Policy Commitments and SHE Standards and Safe Working Instructions.

It is important to remember that in November of 2020, Health & Safety protections were extended to all so-called ‘gig economy’ workers. Therefore, all workers are entitled to work in an environment where the risks to their Health and Safety are properly controlled. If you are a gig, agency or temporary worker, your Health and Safety is protected by law and employment businesses/agencies have a duty to make sure that they follow it.

Safety Documents

Attached are several Royal Mail Group SHE documents, which have gone out to Royal Mail Regions and Safety Teams and which they are required to complete for any Outhouses/temporary structures used to support the Peak/Christmas operation.

These are:

• Safety Assessment and Concurrence (SAC1) Unit Level Action Plan
• Royal Mail Peak Pressure Site Guidance
• Royal Mail Peak Pressure Site Compliance Checklist
• Temporary Heating: Person in Control Guide and Checklist

 SAC1 & Risk Assessments 

Completion of the SAC 1 in particular may lead to the requirement to review several risk assessments in light of changes being introduced, for example:

• Yard – Primarily to ensure continued effective vehicle and pedestrian segregation on site, and perimeter site safety and the need for any additional barrier control measures such as ‘water filled’ crash barriers.
• Workplace – To identify and record any other significant risk issue inside the building.
• First Aid – Some of these sites can be remote and require first aid provision to be made.
• PPE – Potentially a number of risks at the site in terms of vehicle/pedestrian segregation and with adjacent properties who share the yard.
• Work Equipment – Normal work equipment may not suit some premises/environments.
• Fire Risk Assessment – Including fire evacuation plans, which are essential.

Royal Mail will also be ensuring the following points have been considered

• Site induction training – Everyone will be new to the premises.
• Statutory Notices in place – See the new Health and Safety notice board standard.
• Accident reporting procedure – Arrangements in place to allow reporting of accidents and near misses.
• Heating – RMPFS directive followed for temporary heating.
• Housekeeping standards – To minimise the risk of slip and trip accidents.
• Manual handling training – For all the temporary staff.

The above seeks to set out the clear arrangements that are aimed at helping and addressing problems experienced in the past with Peak/Christmas Outhouses and temporary structures, ensuring better Health and Safety standards, joint working and problem solving.

Also attached are the Royal Mail, Parcelforce Worldwide and Royal Mail International locations of the Christmas Outhouses and additional buildings and Marquee accommodation being used for the Peak/Christmas period 2025. 

Attachments:

• CWU: Royal Mail Group Peak/Christmas Operation – Temporary Outhouses Health & Safety Guide for ASRs 2023
• Copy of RMG Outhouse/Temporary Site List 2025 (Excel File: RMG Xmas 25 – RM Tracker 311025 – Inc PFW)
• SAC1 Unit Level Action Plan V1.5 (Excel File)
• SHE Instruction 5.3 Change Management Guidance
• Royal Mail Peak Pressure Site Guidance (PFS2 335)
• Royal Mail Peak Pressure Site Compliance Checklist (PFS2_335a)
• Temporary Heating: Person in Control Guide and Checklist

Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to:  

Processing/Distribution/Parcelforce/Engineering: Davie Robertson, Assistant Secretary, email: jrodrigues@cwu.org; quoting reference LTB 254/25.

Deliveries/Collections: Tony Bouch, Assistant Secretary, email: pharacz@cwu.org; quoting reference LTB 254/25.

Yours sincerely,

Davie Robertson                                       Tony Bouch
Assistant Secretary                                       Assistant Secretary

LTB 254.25

CWU_RM Peak Christmas Temp Outhouses H&S Guide for ASRs 2025

RMG Xmas 25 – RM Tracker 311025 – inc PFW

SHEI 5.3 Change Management v1.4

PFS2_335_Royal Mail Peak Pressure Site Guidance

PFS2_335a_Pressure Site Checklist

Temporary Heating PiC Guide and Checklist v1.0

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Election of:  CWU Delegates to the TUC Equality Conferences – 2026

Further to LTB 236/25 dated 30^thOctober 2025, at the close of nominations on 17^th November 2025 the following nominations have been received:

 TUC WOMENS CONFERENCE

Postal 

4 Lay MembersRachel DaleyBristol & District Amal*ElectedTina HolmesLeicestershire*ElectedEsther RobertsonEastern No 4*ElectedLaura SnellEastern No 4*Elected

Telecoms & Financial Services

3 Lay Members                                                                                                                                 Manpreet BenningMidland No 1, Capital, Edinburgh Dundee & Borders, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Mid Wales, The Marches & North Staffs, North East, Northern Ireland Telecoms, Scotland No 1, South East Telecoms, South Wales, Tyne & Wear Clerical, UTAW, West Yorkshire,*ElectedLouise BlackNorth East, Capital, Edinburgh Dundee & Borders, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Midland No 1, Mid Wales, The Marches & North Staffs, Northern Ireland Telecoms, Scotland No 1, South East Telecoms,  South Wales, Tyne & Wear Clerical, UTAW,  West Yorkshire,*ElectedAlex ShepleyManchester Combined, Capital, Edinburgh Dundee & Borders, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Midland No 1,  Mid Wales, The Marches & North Staffs, North East, Northern Ireland Telecoms, Scotland No 1, South East Telecoms,  South Wales, Tyne & Wear Clerical, UTAW,  West Yorkshire,*Elected

TUC BLACK WORKERS CONFERENCE

Postal 

4 Lay Members (minimum 1 Woman                                                                       BALLOT REQUIRED     Souleiman AdamBristol & District AmalAdam AlarakhiaLeicestershirePrince Kingsley – FaborodeNottingham & District AmalSamuel MicahSouth Midlands Postal

Telecoms & Financial Services

3 Lay Members (minimum 1 woman)Manpreet BenningMidland No 1, Capital, Edinburgh Dundee & Borders, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Mid Wales, The Marches & North Staffs, North East, Northern Ireland Telecoms, Scotland No 1, South East Telecoms, South Wales, Tyne & Wear Clerical, West Yorkshire, UTAW*ElectedMichael LionGreater London Combined*ElectedPeter PascallMersey, Capital, Edinburgh Dundee & Borders, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Midland No 1, Mid Wales, The Marches & North Staffs, North East, Northern Ireland Telecoms, Scotland No 1, South East Telecoms, South Wales, Tyne & Wear Clerical, West Yorkshire, UTAW*Elected 

TUC DISABLED WORKERS CONFERENCE

Postal 

4 Lay Members (minimum 1 woman                                                                BALLOT REQUIREDAdam AlarakhiaLeicestershireEsther RobertsonEastern No 4Tony SneddonScotland No 5Laura SnellEastern No 4Lee Starr-ElliottBristol & District Amal

Telecoms & Financial Services

3 Lay Members (minimum 1 womanSabina SacranieMidland No 1, Capital, Edinburgh, Dundee & Borders, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Mid Wales, The Marches & North Staffs, North East, Northern Ireland Telecoms, Scotland No 1, South East Telecoms, South Wales, Tyne & Wear Clerical, UTAW, West Yorkshire*ElectedPeter SharrocksNorth East, Capital, Edinburgh, Dundee & Borders, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Midland No 1, Mid Wales, The Marches & North Staffs, Northern Ireland Telecoms, Scotland No 1, South East Telecoms, South Wales, Tyne & Wear Clerical, UTAW, West Yorkshire*ElectedJoyce StevensonScotland No 1, Capital, Edinburgh, Dundee & Borders, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Midland No 1, Mid Wales, The Marches & North Staffs, North East, Northern Ireland Telecoms, South East Telecoms, South Wales, Tyne & Wear Clerical, UTAW, West Yorkshire*Elected

TUC LGBT+ WORKERS CONFERENCE

Postal 

4 Lay Members (minimum 1 WomanSophie ColeEastern No 4*ElectedCarly JohnsonScotland No 2*ElectedLaura SnellEastern No 4*ElectedPeter ThompsonSouth Central Postal*Elected

Telecoms & Financial Services

3 Lay Members (minimum 1 womanMoira CahillUTAW, Capital, Edinburgh Dundee & Borders, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Midland No 1, Mersey, Mid Wales, The Marches & North Staffs, North East, Northern Ireland Telecoms, Scotland No 1, South East Telecoms, South Wales, Tyne & Wear Clerical, West Yorkshire,*ElectedAlex ShepleyManchester Combined, Capital, Edinburgh Dundee & Borders, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Midland No 1, Mersey, Mid Wales, The Marches & North Staffs, North East,  Northern Ireland Telecoms, Scotland No 1, South East Telecoms,  South Wales, Tyne & Wear Clerical, West Yorkshire, UTAW*Elected

The timetable for the ballots is as follows:-

Ballot Papers Despatched:           19^thNovember 2025

Ballots Closes:                                   3^rd December 2025

Any enquiries regarding this Letter to Branches should be addressed by email to lparrett@cwu.org or telephone number 020 8971 7222

Yours sincerely,

Tony Kearns
Senior Deputy General Secretary

LTB 253/25 – Election of CWU Delegates to the TUC Equality Conference – 2026

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ROYAL MAIL GROUP UPDATE – MOBILISING MEMBERS 

The purpose of this LTB is to follow up on the recent representatives briefing and communication.

During that session we outlined a series of actions that have been agreed by the Postal Executive to defend and support the interests of our members and customers. We also made it clear this would include you engaging members directly in the workplace.

We are pleased to see reports of meetings being held across the UK and local reps briefing members.

Over the coming days and weeks, we will provide more information to ensure all the actions outlined in the representatives’ brief will be progressed. This will include a report on the failed USO pilots and details of our proposal to equalise new entrants’ terms and conditions.

Today, we are launching one of those actions to expose the ongoing issues with Royal Mail. We will be asking members to contact their MPs and call for government intervention to ensure the full application of our agreement with EP Group, an overhaul of postal regulations and a more realistic approach to USO reform.

All members need to do to carry out this request is click the link below and follow a few very simple steps that will enable them to send the letter to their local MP.

Urgent Action Needed by MPs to Protect Postal Services

It is crucial branches use every means possible to ensure this link reaches every member.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Yours sincerely

Dave Ward
General Secretary                                                                                        

Martin Walsh
Deputy General Secretary (Postal) 

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Royal Mail Area Representative & Royal Mail Area Representative Substitute Elections – 2025/2026

Branches will be aware that the Senior Deputy General Secretary’s Department is required to publish a standard election timetable for the RM Area Rep/Substitute positions. The timetable applies to positions that cover more than one branch area, i.e. those RM Area Rep elections, which are currently organised by the Regional Official.  Accordingly, the timetable for the 2025/2026 RM Area Rep elections is as follows:

Nominations Open:        17^th November 2025

Nominations Close:        10^th December 2025

In line with the above policy, I have asked Regional Officials to co-ordinate these elections and to contact branches and advise them of the arrangements for the positions which are subject to election within their respective areas.

For ease of reference attached to this LTB is a standard use nomination form incorporating the candidate consent/bio form and a copy of the CWU Election guidelines.

Branches are reminded that candidates must have received the nomination of their own branch and if ballots are required, we will advise the respective branches of the ballot timetable in due course.

Branches should also note that any ballots will be conducted on an individual member basis of those members eligible to vote and that the costs incurred for the ballots would have to be met from the relevant Branch(s) funds. The Regional Official will discuss the detail of this with the Branches.

Also, please note that it has been agreed that any candidates taking part in a ballot will be entitled to submit the following biographical and election information:

1. Biographical Details up to a maximum of 100 words.
2. An Election Statement of no more than 300 words.
3. Submit a recent photograph – Head & Shoulders  (passport style)

Please note that the biographical details and election address will need to be provided to the respective Regional Official by the close of nominations on 10^th December 2025.   Any information received after this date will not be included with the ballot information. 

In addition, any elections will be conducted in line with the attached Guidelines and I would also take this opportunity to remind branches and candidates that they have a responsibility to treat fellow candidates with respect and they must ensure that no election material is published that could be deemed as either offensive or abusive.

Please note that elections for Area Representatives and Substitute Area Representatives that fall wholly within one Branch boundary are the responsibility of the Branch, however if required, assistance can be sought from the Regional Official regarding these elections.

Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be addressed on telephone number 020 8971 7222 or email address lparrett@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

Tony Kearns
Senior Deputy General Secretary

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Guidelines 2025 SDGS

Nomination Form

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🚨 CALLING ALL ROYAL MAIL GROUP MEMBERS -WRITE TO YOUR MP NOW 🚨

We collectively need to expose what has been happening in Royal Mail. You can help us to do that by writing to your MP about quality of service failures, the failed USO pilots, the need to equalise new entrants terms and conditions and more.

We have made this as easy as possible. Simply click the link below and in a few seconds you will have emailed your MP.

It is vital all members in Royal Mail back this initiative.

Urgent Action Needed by MPs to Protect Postal Services

Royal Mail ‘Correx’ (Plastic) York Container Sleeves – Update to Branches

Branches, Representatives and members will recall previous LTBs issued in terms of the decision by Royal Mail to introduce the ‘Correx’ Sleeves into the automated and manual sorting operations from late 2022 and its decision to remove ‘Red’ Auto-Level Packet (ALP) Sleeves completely from the operation in October 2023, the last being LTB 220/24.

As reported, this decision by Royal Mail to move forward with both the ‘White’ and ‘Green’ Correx Sleeves in the manual operation was taken without any proper trials, proof of concept or meaningful consultation with the Union and was against the strong health, safety and ergonomic objections from the former CWU Health, Safety and Environment Department.

The purpose of this LTB is to update Branches on development since then and to date:

HSE Complaint and Investigation Request

As reported in LTB 220/24, arrangements were established for the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) to visit the Heswall Delivery unit in Wirral, in June 2024, to fully investigate the CWU’s documented concerns regarding the use of Correx Sleeves in the manual operation. Disappointingly, and without any explanation, the HSE visit did not take place.

Independent Commissioned ‘Ergonomic and Safety’ Review

As previously reported, Royal Mail finally agreed to an independent commissioned ‘ergonomic and safety’ review of the use of the Correx Sleeves both in terms of short-term injury risks and the long-term cumulative effects of the use of Correx Sleeves in the manual operation.

Although Royal Mail confirmed in June 2024 that this ergonomic study would be undertaken by David Annett, Osteopath and Ergonomics consultant of the ‘Ergotherapy’ Company, it was not until April this year however that the report was finally shared with the CWU.

Following receipt of the two Ergonomic Reports commissioned by Royal Mail, further talks were held with Royal Mail via the National Safety Committee.  This resulted in both parties agreeing to set up a limited Joint Working Group to hold discussions around Correx Sleeves with the starting point for the JWG being the two Ergonomics Reports and some outlined ‘design changes’ of the Correx Sleeve.  This JWG was established on a without prejudice basis for both parties but equally based on seeking a fresh approach to Correx Sleeves.

The JWG started meeting in August and as a result of this, the following design and operational changes are now in place:

• Royal Mail have now moved over to a new material for Correx Sleeves based on a plasticiser additive, which will make the material softer and less abrasive. This change in the Correx Sleeve material is already in place with the supplier, who has advised that they can move forward with this change at pace.

This change should have the benefit of providing increased material flexibility and reducing the current fragmentation, alongside being less brittle than the current material, which aims to reduce subsequent abrasion/cut risks currently reported in the operation.  These Correx Sleeves, based on the new material, should already be filtering into the network and will be noticeable due to their darker colour compared to the current ‘White’ version.

• Additionally, newly produced Correx Sleeves will be reduced in height to diminish the risk of arm abrasion when using the York, in particular, when nesting Yorks. This will be alongside a ‘cut out’ or ‘visibility window’ at the top of the rear of the Sleeve to give greater forward visibility when moving Yorks.
• Decals (labelling) added to Yorks where trays cannot be used within them.
• Decals (labelling) added to sleeves to remind users of the need to put the door back fully upright before nesting the York.
• The move over to black coloured ‘rivets’ in Correx Sleeves to offer greater floor visibility to achieve better clearing up where they become damaged and fall off, seeking to reduce a slip hazard.
• The removal of the ‘Snow’ shovel, which was initially introduced by Royal Mail to support the manual sorting operations and the retrieval of smaller parcels and items at the bottom of Correx Sleeves.
• The introduction of a ‘Green’ Auto-Level Packet (ALP) Sleeve for SD Locker mails with each Mail Centre initially being issued 200 of these Sleeves for operational use.

In addition to these design changes, a revised SSoW (Safe System of Work) has been issued by Royal Mail covering the use of Yorks and Mini-Yorks in the operation, which sets out an enhanced focus on the importance of task variation and relief to ensure a change in posture when sorting/unloading parcels from the Correx Sleeve, alongside confirming a maximum sorting/unloading duration.

Attached is a copy of the revised Operation and Use of Yorks and Mini-Yorks SSoW, Version 3.5, which confirms:

• When unloading parcels, follow one of these task variation methods to ensure a change in posture:

Method 1) Task rotation every hour– switch to a distinctly different task that allows you to stand upright and doesn’t involve bending OR

Method 2) Stretch and take a short relief from bending:

• After each York for at least one minute OR
• After every third York for at least three minutes
• Unloading Yorks MUST NOT exceed 4 hours in an 8-hour shift. By exception if more than 4 hours is approved, follow the local approved additional controls.

Also attached is a copy of a Royal Mail WTLL briefing issued on the 10^thNovember, reporting on the changes to the SSoW on the use of Yorks and Mini-Yorks.

These outlined changes although limited, are viewed as positive and need to be set against the position that Correx Sleeves have been embedded in Royal Mail for over two years with little to no change in their original design and use since deployment.

It is equally important to confirm however that our discussions via this JWG remain ongoing and we equally continue to press Royal Mail on the union’s remaining and wider concerns linked to Correx Sleeves and ergonomic risks in the manual operation, which, given the background to date, remain fundamentally challenging.

Further updates will be issued in due course.

Any enquiries in relation to the content of this LTB should be addressed to the DGS(P) Department hford@cwu.org.

Yours sincerely,

Martin Walsh

Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

LTB 249/25 – Royal Mail ‘Correx’ (Plastic) York Container Sleeves – Update to Branches.

Attachment 1 – Operation and Use of Yorks and Mini-Yorks SSOW v3.5

Attachment 2 – SHE WTLL FY25 028 SSOW York Change Brief

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STRESS AWARENESS ‘TAKING ACTION’- TUC WEBINAR

The TUC will soon be launching a brand-new resource to support trade union representatives in reviewing the risk of work-related stress and developing an organising response.  An important up and coming TUC webinar on this topic is detailed below.

Tuesday 25^th November 2025 – 14:00 to 15:00

Unionreps Webinar: Workplace Stress – Understanding the Risks, Taking Action | TUC

This webinar will look at:

• The causes of workplace stress and how it affects our health and wellbeing
• What action employers should be taking to prevent and manage stress at work
• How reps can identify risks, support members and campaign for safer, healthier workplaces

This webinar will coincide with the launch of a brand-new TUC guide to using HSE’s Stress Indicator Tool as a tool for organising for stress risk assessments.

HSE’s Management Standards Indicator Tool is a 35-item questionnaire relating to the six primary stressors identified in the Management Standards for Work Related Stress.

Surveys – HSE

The questions are based on the best available evidence linking work design to health outcomes.  It has been designed to support the process described in the HSE Management Standards by providing a broad indication to organisations of how well their workforce rates their employer’s performance in managing the risks associated with work-related stress.

The CWU will be supporting the TUC in encouraging safety reps to carry out Stress Inspections.  We will be providing further guidance for doing so.  Included as an attachment to this LTB is HSE guidance INDG 30.

INDG publications are also known as Industry Guidance Documents and are provided by the HSE to give specific safety guidance on various risk issues and areas of work.

It’s the law to assess stress risks

Employers must assess the risks of work-related stress and take action to prevent harm, under:

• The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Employers have a legal duty to protect employees from stress at work by undertaking stress risk assessments and acting on the findings.  The CWU has national agreements with all the major employers on both individual and group stress risk assessments.

Why it matters

Work-related stress remains one of the leading causes of ill health at work.  In 2023/24, 776,000 workers reported suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety.  This made up nearly half of all self-reported work-related ill health, contributing to 16.4 million working days lost.

Failing to manage stress effectively can also result in reduced productivity and higher staff turnover.

Members suffering the effects of stress are encouraged to approach their Union Rep, Safety Rep, Mental Health First Aider or seek help, support and assistance without delay should they need help at work or feel in need of crisis support.

When undertaken correctly, Stress Risk Assessments can be an extremely effective tool to reduce personal stress on an individual or workplace level.

This LTB is shared on behalf of CWU Central Services.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact-

Jamie McGovern FRSPH MIIAI 

CWU Health & Safety Policy Assistant at jmcgovern@cwu.org

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HELP PROVIDE VITAL AID, DONATE TO THE CWU DISASTER FUND NOW

The CWU have been approached by branches asking them to co-ordinate an urgent appeal to help members families living in Jamaica.

Hurricane Melissa a devastating category 5 storm has caused catastrophic damage across Jamaica devastating parts of the island, killing at least 32 people, and more than 120,000 housing structures damaged affecting some 900,000 families.

Along with violent winds of up to 185 miles per hour, the storm brought torrential rainfall up to a metre high in mountainous areas, triggering widespread flooding and landslides. The damage left by the strong winds and flooding has been devastating, leaving many communities still cut off. 

It’s vital that aid goes towards proving families with food and clean water and helping them to rebuild their homes into properties that can withstand a future hurricane.

CWU will be working with CWU Humanitarian Aid who are speaking with organisations who are on the ground to see how best we can support them.

If your branch would like to donate towards this appeal, please make BACS payment to the account below:

Unity Bank 

S/C: 60-83-01

Acc No: 33019822

Ref: Jamaica Appeal

Updates will be given by CWU/CWUHA on the progress of the appeal, including how your donations are being used.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Carl Webb, CWUHA on cawebb@cwu.org .

Yours sincerely                         

Dave Ward      

General Secretary                                                                                                   

Carl Webb                                                      

CWUHA                                          

LTB 248/25 – HELP PROVIDE VITAL AID, DONATE TO THE CWU DISASTER FUND NOW    

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Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit & UK Asbestos Victims’ Support Groups: Supporting Documents for Branches

For the information and assistance of Branches and Representatives, please find attached two documents covering Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit and UK Asbestos Victims’ Support Groups.

The document covering Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) has been published to provide all Branches with details and an overview of the process for submitting an Industrial Injuries claim to the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) in England, Scotland and Wales or the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland.  The details set out in this document are based on current TUC and government information.

The further document covering Asbestos Victims’ Support Groups (AVSGs) – A CWU Branch Guide contains signposting AVSGs organisations endorsed by the TUC.  These AVSGs can offer direct advice and support to CWU members, not just on asbestos related illness but also other occupational illnesses too.

It is hoped that both these documents are of ongoing use to Branches in assisting members in these areas, noting that the details provided are correct at the point of circulation.

Any enquiries in relation to the content of this LTB should be addressed to the DGS(P) Department hford@cwu.org.

Yours sincerely,

Martin Walsh

Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

LTB 247/25 – Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit & UK Asbestos Victims’ Support Groups Supporting Documents for Branches

Attachment 1 – Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit_101125_updated

Attachment 2 – UK Asbestos Victims Support Groups – A CWU Branch Guide

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