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Here you will find all news stories relating to the union. Scroll through the most recent articles listed below and browse through those archived on the right.


1st February 2012
2012 CWU election results

CWU congratulates leadership elected for a further term from 2012. Elections closed yesterday (31st January) at 14:00 with the following confirmed results

31st January 2012
Tribunal fees weaken workers’ rights

Independent arbitration service ACAS is “absolutely right” to express concerns over the introduction of employment tribunal fees, says CWU head of legal services Tony Rupa.

30th January 2012
'If you want fair pay, join a union today' says CWU

“If you want fair pay, join a union today” urged CWU general secretary Billy Hayes after a salaries survey by the TUC estimated that UK pay has dropped a staggering £60 billion in real terms since 1978.

25th January 2012
Research shows unions make business more competitive

CWU welcomes research carried out by the TUC which has found that the presence of unions in the workplace helps make businesses more competitive.

24th January 2012
'End of an era for Post Office', says CWU

Responding to confirmation of separation of the Post Office away from Royal Mail Group, the Communication Workers Union welcomes confirmation of a 10 year commercial contract but urges caution.

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