CWU Eastern No5 Branch

We have had some cancellations for the workshops this weekend so if you fancy a go please contact me as soon as you can, first come will get the place.

Are you a young women in an unhealthy relationship? Do you know anyone who may need some support? Our new INSPIRED Programme is now open for registration 👍😀

UKHSA Partial Solar Eclipse – General Risk Prevention advice

UKHSA Partial Solar Eclipse – General Risk Prevention advice Dear Colleagues, The UKHSA UK Health Security Agency – GOV.UK has issued health prevention advice for Wednesday 12 August 2026, this is when a partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of the UK. How to watch the solar eclipse safely this summer – UK Health Security Agency This event will cover the widest area of the UK since the 1999 Solar Eclipse....

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UKHSA Partial Solar Eclipse – General Risk Prevention advice UKHSA Partial Solar Eclipse – General Risk Prevention advice  Dear Colleagues, The UKHSA UK Health Security Agency – GOV.UK has issued health prevention advice for Wednesda…

Severe Heat: Weather Warning Issued 11th August to 14th August 2026 (parts of the UK)

Severe Heat: Weather Warning Issued 11th August to 14th August 2026 (parts of the UK) Further to previous LTBs recently issued covering Severe Heat Weather Warnings and Sun Safety messages, the purpose of this LTB is to confirm that a UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) Heat Health Alert has been issued across parts of the UK. A UKHSA Amber Alert will be in place for Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South East, London, South West and North West regions from 9am on Tuesday 11th August to 9pm on Friday 14th August....

Severe Heat: Weather Warning Issued 11th August to 14th August 2026 (parts of the UK) Severe Heat: Weather Warning Issued 11th August to 14th August 2026 (parts of the UK) Further to previous LTBs recently issued covering Severe Heat Weather Warnings and Sun…

Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence [AI] Applications and Data Protection

Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications and Data Protection The purpose of this LTB is to issue important guidance to all CWU Branches in using AI applications when carrying out their trade union functions. The proliferation of consumer AI products has become widespread in recent times, and there is every indication this trend will continue as these applications are often now commonly available on PCs, laptops and mobile phones....

Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence [AI] Applications and Data Protection Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence [AI] Applications and Data Protection The purpose of this LTB is to issue important guidance to all CWU Branches in using AI applications when carryin…

Branch Chairs Course

Branch Chairs Course The purpose of this LTB is to advise branches that a Branch Chairs course will take place at GFTU Quorn Grange, Loughborough on the 5th – 7th October 2026. The course will cover: The role of the Branch Chair Meetings terminology Chairing a meeting Chairing a difficult meeting Yearly Plan Branch AGMs Conference Rule 6, Branch rules…...

Branch Chairs Course Branch Chairs Course The purpose of this LTB is to advise branches that a Branch Chairs course will take place at GFTU Quorn Grange, Loughborough on the 5th – 7th October 2026. The c…

Ken McKenzie Award for Lifelong Learning 2026

Ken McKenzie Award for Lifelong Learning 2026 Branches will be aware of the policy adopted at General Conference 2010 to present the Ken McKenzie Award for Lifelong Learning, which is presented to a Union Learning Representative (ULR) or group of ULRs who have made a significant contribution to Lifelong Learning within the CWU. The award is presented each year at our CWU ULR National Networking Event....

Ken McKenzie Award for Lifelong Learning 2026 Ken McKenzie Award for Lifelong Learning 2026  Branches will be aware of the policy adopted at General Conference 2010 to present the Ken McKenzie Award for Lifelong Learning, which is present…

Union Learning Representative’s Networking Event – 3rd November 2026

Union Learning Representative’s Networking Event – 3rd November 2026 The purpose of this LTB is to advise Branches that this year’s Union Learning Representative’s (ULR) Networking Event will take place on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at: The Grand Hotel Leicester 73 Granby Street Leicester LE1 6ES Branches will be aware that ULR legislation provides for networking with other ULRs and organisations that deliver education and training opportunities to our members and representatives....

Union Learning Representative’s Networking Event – 3rd November 2026 Union Learning Representative’s Networking Event – 3rd November 2026 The purpose of this LTB is to advise Branches that this year’s Union Learning Representative’s (ULR) Networking Event …