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CWU NI TELECOMS BRANCH

We are the NI Telecoms Branch of the Communications Workers Union

We're on your side at work if you're in postal, telecoms, finance or tech. Reach out to your local industrial representative today

+180,000

Members IN THE UK

The Communication Workers Union is the biggest union for the communications industry in the UK with 180,000+ members.

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What's Been Happening?

Your place for important notices and updates, information about your workplace, CWU campaigns, disputes and events.

What's Been Happening?

Your place for important notices and updates, information about your workplace, CWU campaigns, disputes and events.

Chat To Your Rep

Your Local Reps should be your first point of contact. Drop them a message by choosing your section below to find details of your local industrial section committee and representatives

Chat To Your Rep

Your Local Reps should be your first point of contact. Drop them a message by choosing your section below to find details of your local industrial section committee and representatives

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Unions make sure working people get a voice at work

Unions make sure working people get a voice at work

Unions make sure working people get a voice at work

Enjoy your 8 hour work day and paid holiday? You guessed it, these were brought to you by unions.


Companies where workers are involved in decisions have better opportunities and are fairly rewarded.

Why Join A Union?

By joining a union, you strengthen your voice in the workplace. Unions also provide legal protection and expert representation, and play a key role in improving health, safety, and overall working conditions.

Why Join A Union?

By joining a union, you strengthen your voice in the workplace. Unions also provide legal protection and expert representation, and play a key role in improving health, safety, and overall working conditions.

Better Workplace Conditions

By campaigning for better standards and terms, The Communications Workers Union (CWU) ensures that workplaces are safer and healthier for our members

Collective Bargaining

As a group, union members have greater leverage to negotiate better wages, improved working conditions, and fairer terms of employment.

Protection and Representation

If you're facing issues such as unfair treatment, harassment, or redundancy, the union will support you, offering guidance, advice, and representation.

BY THE NUMBERS

Unions are kind of a big deal

6.34 million

workers are members of a union in the UK

In 2023, UK trade union membership grew by 90,000

54.8%

of union members in the UK are women

In 2023 women continued to make up a larger proportion of union members than men

FAQ's

Find answers to some of the most common questions you might have about union membership.

FAQ's

Find answers to some of the most common questions you might have about union membership.

I’m not facing any problems at work right now. Why should I join a union?

I’m not facing any problems at work right now. Why should I join a union?

I’m not facing any problems at work right now. Why should I join a union?

Don’t unions lack the power they once had? What difference can they make today?

Don’t unions lack the power they once had? What difference can they make today?

Don’t unions lack the power they once had? What difference can they make today?

Why should I join a union if I can handle issues with my employer myself?

Why should I join a union if I can handle issues with my employer myself?

Why should I join a union if I can handle issues with my employer myself?

What kinds of issues can the union help with? Do unions only help with pay disputes?

What kinds of issues can the union help with? Do unions only help with pay disputes?

What kinds of issues can the union help with? Do unions only help with pay disputes?

How can I become more active or involved in union activities?

How can I become more active or involved in union activities?

How can I become more active or involved in union activities?

Isn't union membership expensive? How can I afford the fees?

Isn't union membership expensive? How can I afford the fees?

Isn't union membership expensive? How can I afford the fees?

Will joining a union harm my relationship with my employer?

Will joining a union harm my relationship with my employer?

Will joining a union harm my relationship with my employer?

What support will I get in the event of a grievance or disciplinary issue?

What support will I get in the event of a grievance or disciplinary issue?

What support will I get in the event of a grievance or disciplinary issue?

How does collective bargaining work? Do we vote on big issues?

How does collective bargaining work? Do we vote on big issues?

How does collective bargaining work? Do we vote on big issues?

I've received an invitation to a meeting with my employer. Do I need a Union Rep to attend?

I've received an invitation to a meeting with my employer. Do I need a Union Rep to attend?

I've received an invitation to a meeting with my employer. Do I need a Union Rep to attend?

Make your voice heard. Join the CWU today and be part of a movement for positive change!

Stronger Together: As a union member, you're part of a powerful collective that fights for fair wages, job security, and equal treatment.

Better for Everyone: Union actions don’t just benefit members—they help raise standards across entire industries.

Support When You Need It: Whether it's advice on workplace issues or representation in disputes, the CWU stands by you every step of the way.

Make your voice heard. Join the CWU today and be part of a movement for positive change!

Stronger Together: As a union member, you're part of a powerful collective that fights for fair wages, job security, and equal treatment.

Better for Everyone: Union actions don’t just benefit members—they help raise standards across entire industries.

Support When You Need It: Whether it's advice on workplace issues or representation in disputes, the CWU stands by you every step of the way.

Make your voice heard. Join the CWU today and be part of a movement for positive change!

Stronger Together: As a union member, you're part of a powerful collective that fights for fair wages, job security, and equal treatment.

Better for Everyone: Union actions don’t just benefit members—they help raise standards across entire industries.

Support When You Need It: Whether it's advice on workplace issues or representation in disputes, the CWU stands by you every step of the way.

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