Welcome to the September-October round-up of important CWU news and resources you might have missed

We Closed the Gap!

The CWU’s Close the Gap campaign has now fulfilled its objective within BT – good cause for a two week ‘Victory Tour’ which commenced in Leicester on October 1 and concluded in Gosforth on Tuesday (October 9).

LTB 562/18 – TUC Health & Safety Guides and Reports for Health and Safety Reps

The TUC produces a range of guides and reports for trade union safety reps. For the information and assistance of CWU Health and Safety Reps, the full list of guides and reports the TUC has available are listed here

CWU Joins Black History Month Celebrations

Black History Month has been a firm fixture on the equality calendar in the UK since October 1987 and the CWU are proud to celebrate it. Read more here

‘Stoptober’ Campaign 2018 – Helping Smokers Quit!

Giving up smoking is not easy, but the benefits are huge. Read more and find a host of helpful resources

LTB 538/18 – BT Pensions Update

An important update on the implementation of the changes agreed as part of the Pension Agreement

Preparing for recognition at EE

EE recently publicly committed to talks that are expected to lead to the signing of a voluntary recognition agreement by Christmas. Preparation is underway within the CWU to build a roadmap to and beyond the achievement of full collective bargaining rights. Union recognition in EE will mean a huge step forward for workers and is long overdue. Read more

LTB 524/18 – BT Consumer: Attendance Pattern Update

An important update on the issue of attendance patterns in BT Consumer

LTB526/18 – “Positive Male Mind: Overcoming Mental Health Problems” Paperback

Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 and while many suffer from it, few seek help or speak about it. This is especially true for men who are less likely than women to do so, as they find it difficult to feel ‘vulnerable’.

‘Positive Male Mind’ covers how employees can improve mental health if the workplace is the root of their difficulties. Find out more

Hundreds more free & discounted courses available through CWU Left Click

The CWU has secured an innovative partnership with distance learning provider The Skills Network to expand the selection of training, development and education opportunities available to members.

CWU members can now take nationally recognised level 2 qualifications in subjects such as health and social care, childcare and education, business and leadership, retail and hospitality, and public services.

LTB 539/18 – Lyme Disease and Tick Bites – Public Health England Warning – Steep Rise in Case Numbers

Public Health England has published worrying figures indicating a steep rise in Lyme disease cases showing a 35% rise in confirmed cases over last year. Read more

LTB 552/18 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October 2018

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in the UK?

The three main risk factors for breast cancer:

Being a woman – over 99% of new cases of breast cancer are in women.Getting older – more than 80% of breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50. Most men who get breast cancer are over 60.Significant family history – this isn’t common, around 5% of people diagnosed with breast cancer have inherited a faulty BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.

Find more info, resources and ways to Get involved, help raise awareness and fundraise here