Abuse stemming from 5G/COVID-19 conspiracy theory must be reported, stresses CWU

Field engineering members across the entire telecommunications sector are being reminded of the paramount importance of ensuring that any abusive behaviour they encounter in the course of their duties is formally reported and logged – especially where it relates to ‘fake news’ that coronavirus is somehow being spread by the rollout of 5G. Six weeks […]

Posted: 19th May 2020

Pioneering Santander drive to minimise psychological impact of COVID-19 applauded by CWU

Industry-leading efforts by Santander to mitigate the negative psychological impact of the coronavirus pandemic on its workforce have been hailed by the CWU as a template that other employers would do well to follow. The Bank’s ground-breaking approach to supporting the mental wellbeing of employees has been influenced by expert-led modelling that suggest a combination […]

Posted: 19th May 2020

Sign up to take part in on-line Mental Health Q&A

For Mental Health Awareness Week the North West Region and the North West Mental Health Network wanted to give you all the opportunity to ask any questions or raise any worries you may have. These can be sent to us in advance and will be treated anonymously. The Zoom event will begin at 17:00 on Wednesday […]

Posted: 12th May 2020

Assurances sought for members as O2/Virgin Media tie-up plans are confirmed

As a region that has close to a thousand members working for O2 and Virgin Media we are pleased that union nationally were quick off the mark by flagging up job security and the protection of members’ terms and conditions of employment as the union’s number one priority following this morning’s announcement of a potentially […]

Posted: 7th May 2020

Coronavirus Scams and Cyber Security & Safety Online

Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, many of us are concerned about what will happen next. However, many scammers see it as an opportunity to profit. The CWU North West Regional Education Committee have produced two Microsoft Sways that look at Cyber Security and some of the Coronavirus scams that are circulating at the moment. […]

Posted: 5th May 2020

STAND BY OUR TEACHERS – #FiveTests

Our friends at the National Education Union have launched their #FiveTests camcampaign aimed at setting out sensible and critical tests which need to be passed before children return to schools. The CWU supports the NEU campaign and believe it is vital the #FiveTests strategy is adopted by the government to protect the children and teachers […]

Posted: 4th May 2020

Protecting disabled people working from home

We are now in the middle of a once-in-a-century event. Covid-19 means more people than ever before are required to work from home. But if you are a disabled worker and have reasonable adjustments at work, this change can prevent you doing your job properly. Employers have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to […]

Posted: 24th April 2020

Ramadan and coronavirus: Supporting Muslim workmates

The next month is a time for deep spiritual reflection and collective rituals for Muslims across the UK. In normal times, it’s spent breaking fast with friends and family, doing charitable activities and praying together. For the next four weeks, thousands of Muslims across the UK will be fasting during daytime to mark Ramadan or […]

Posted: 24th April 2020