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
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
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
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
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
Updated guidance from the CWU Research Dept on assistance available to Members and their Dependants during the COVID-19 Crisis on Employment, Housing, Welfare and Childcare. For ease of reference the new information since the last report has been highlighted in red in the update below. CWU Research Dept Guidance Update 1 May
Posted: 4th May 2020
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
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
CWU Research Department are providing guidance on the various assistance measures put in place to support individuals and their dependants, which include facilities that may be accessed in relation to utility bills and credit card loans and repayments. For ease of reference the revised text has been highlighted in red on the report below. CWU […]
Posted: 23rd April 2020
Every year on April 28th, all around the world the trade union movement unites to mark Workers’ Memorial Day (#IWMD20). This year trade unions, including the CWU are asking everyone to observe a minute silence at 11:00 to remember those who have lost their lives at work, or from work-related injury and diseases. It will […]
Posted: 22nd April 2020