Telecoms News

11th March 2010
Tough talking at O2

10th March 2010
Yell to pay up

CWU negotiators have managed to move Yell from a position of offering nothing by way of a pay increase to a 1 per cent consolidated deal.

9th March 2010
CWU Disappointed by Vodafone Job Losses

The Communication Workers Union today (Tuesday) is disappointed by Vodafone’s decision to cut 375 jobs from the company and is also concerned that customer-facing jobs will be affected, despite assurance by the company.

5th March 2010
Broadband crucial to rural lives says report

The Commission for Rural Communities’ Rural Advocates report published today (Thursday) places emphasis on the importance of mobile coverage and broadband access describing it as “a lifeline for rural people and businesses”.

26th February 2010
02 2010 Pay “Final Offer” rejected

The CWU has held further meetings with O2 on this years pay claim. To recap, the CWU submitted a claim for 5% and a resolution to the vexed issue of Pay Progression for Retail and T & E.