Press Releases

3rd February 2012
CWU welcomes strong BT results and congratulates staff 

The Communication Workers Union today (Friday) welcomes BT’s strong third quarter results and congratulates staff, whose hard work has contributed to the boost in profits. 

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.

23rd January 2012
‘Change dog laws now’ says CWU after girl’s mauling

The Communication Workers Union welcomes the arrest and charging today (Monday) of the owner of a dangerous dog which attacked a six year old girl on Saturday.

10th January 2012
Capita “callously” cuts TV Licensing jobs

Outsource company Capita is closing its TV Licensing operations in Bristol and cutting hundreds of jobs across the UK in an act which the Communication Workers Union has branded "callous". Compulsory redundancies are expected to hit Bristol

17th December 2011
CWU welcomes new Scottish Labour Leader

CWU today (Saturday) welcomes the announcement that Johann Lamont is the new Labour Leader for Scotland.