CWU South Central Postal Branch

Listen back to hear Dave Ward - CWU, Jo Grady - UCU and Mick Lynch - RMT, talk about the General Election, the future of politics and how Labour is backing the New Deal for Workers Campaign.

🔴 LIVE: Mick Lynch, Dave Ward and Jo Grady On this episode, our Head of Comms Chris Webb will be joined by RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch, UCU General Secretary Jo Grady and CWU General Secretary Da...

Tomorrow at 2pm we will be live with a general election special.

Dave Ward will be joined by Mick Lynch of the RMT and Jo Grady of the UCU.

We realise the vast majority of our members will be at work but this was the only time we could get the whole panel together and the whole session will be available on catch up.

Here’s the direct link to watch the show https://www.youtube.com/live/piX1tPBa1QA?si=m0YEj_POX0HkIQvr

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🔴 LIVE: Mick Lynch, Dave Ward and Jo Grady On this episode, our Head of Comms Chris Webb will be joined by RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch, UCU General Secretary Jo Grady and CWU General Secretary Da...

The branch send a huge congratulations to all the members at Bicester Delivery Office, who took part in the 'Pretty Muddy' Race For Life run raising money for Cancer Research. Over £4000 raised so far. If you wish to donate click the link: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/breast-friends-4eva

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Today the branch said a final farewell to Pete Evans. A loyal member, much respect work colleague, friend and postie who worked for many years at Oxford DO (RMH). Sleep well Pete ✊️

With Men’s Health Week and Father’s Day around the corner, we’re launching a major campaign to save men's lives by telling our dads, brothers, sons, and mates that it’s about time they checked their risk of getting prostate cancer. Dispelling myths in order to encourage more men to get tested.

You don’t need a ‘finger up the bum’ to diagnose prostate cancer - but around half of men think you do! A ‘finger up the bum’ is not a useful test for prostate cancer, yet around half of men who haven’t checked their risk of the disease still think they’d need a re**al exam to get tested.

Last nights CWU Live covering the General Election, TUC Disablity Conference and perhaps most importantly the takeover bid of Royal Mail. Click the link and listen to the CWU's position.

From Ballots to Billionaires - GE2024 & the Royal Mail takeover bid | Episode 20 "Are they going to invest in the workforce or are they going to asset strip?" Omar is joined by General Secretary Dave Ward and Political Lead Chloe Koffman ...

LIVE: Later Starts & Network Changes w/ Chris Webb & Martin Walsh We will try and answer your comments live, you must be subscribed to our Youtube channel to comment.

Two very different events attended by the branch on Saturday. Our Postal Executive member Andy Hopping was in London demonstrating against the continuing genocide in Gaza. Whilst our Branch Sec was in Burford Oxfordshire, marking the anniversary of the killing of 3 soldiers who lead the Levellers movement in 1649. Posies were laid for the soldiers along with one for Tony Benn who was a longtime supporter of the event. This was followed by a march through the town and debate.

Last nights event in response to the announcement of a second bid to buy out Royal Mail. This is a bid the board are taking seriously and have until the 29th to respond to. Hear how the CWU plan to involve our members and react to protect our jobs.

LIVE: Dave Ward and Martin Walsh React to Royal Mail Takeover News Royal Mail looks set to be taken over by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, workers will mobilise to defend the service — and the communities they serve mus...

The branch is also supporting a delegation to Levellers Day on Saturday. Within the boundaries of Carterton Delivery Office, where 30 plus of our members work, Burford is the home to the Levellers Movement. An organisation of ordinary people that began in the 1600's, to fight the unjust rule of parliament. Under Cromwells orders, many were imprisoned and several sentenced to death and shot in the churchard at Burford.
Join others for a day of remeberance, debate, and a walking tour of the area where this all took place.

What’s happening 2024? Saturday 18 May 2024 at Warwick Hall, Burford. Free car park OX18 4SE Free coach from Oxford (courtesy of Oxford & District TUC). Departing Oxford train station at 09.15, arriving back at the s…

Delegates from the branch will be attending this weekends national demonstration. Get in touch if you want to be part of it. Dave Ward General Secretary expected to be one of the speakers.

National Demonstration: Nakba 76 – End The Genocide – Stop Arming Israel 🚨 National Demonstration🚨 🇵🇸 Nakba 76: End The Genocide – 🇵🇸 📆

Workplace day of action standing in solidarity with Palestine ✊️

https://tribunemag.co.uk/2024/05/britain-deserves-a-proper-postal-service/

Britain Deserves a Proper Postal Service As the Royal Mail looks set to be taken over by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, workers will mobilise to defend the service — and the communities they serve must get ready to stand with them, writes Dave Ward.

Last weeks CWU Live focused on our members in Parcelforce. Drop in and check it out.

Parcelforce Special: We Answer Your Questions! This week show is entirely dedicated to Parcelforce! We take questions from YOU the members and direct them to National Officer Davie Robertson. We cover eve...

We’re proud to support the Mental Health Foundation this Mental Health Awareness Week – 13 to 19 May. Join in and help to create a world with good mental health for all.

This year’s theme is movement: moving more for our mental health. Get involved by finding and sharing your moments for movement this Mental Health Awareness Week.

Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

Visited the students protest encampment outside the History Museum in Oxford today to show support from the branch. Massive public support in solidarity with the victims of the Palestine 🇵🇸

General Secretary Dave Ward is due to be speaking at the next national demo in London in support of Palestine victims and calling for a ceasfire. Join the branch delegation if you can. Please speak to you rep or contact the branch. ✊️🇵🇸

This week's CWU Live with a special shout out to Aussie Pete (Pete Thompson) the branch Equality Officer. Topics this week include a potential closure of a BT call centre in Enniskillen and the Network Change review.

Network Changes and Fighting to Save Jobs: A Week Across the Union | Episode 16 In this week's show, we delve into the complexities and nuances of network changes, as well as the campaign to save Enniskillen call centre.And if that wasn'...

Today is World Password security day. Please see the information and cybersecurity courses below. World Password Day theme this year ism . This refers to adding strong authentication to your important passwords to prevent identity theft and other cybercrimes. Please share this with your networks.

VIDEOS: World Password Day in 2024 is Thursday May 2 – but now ‘passkeys’ are becoming popular. What are they? | TechAdvice.Life VIDEOS: World Password Day in 2024 is Thursday May 2 – but now ‘passkeys’ are becoming popular. What are they? Posted by Alex Zaharov-Reutt | Apr 26, 2024 | Android, Apple, Cyber Security, Google, Tech, Windows | 0 A way to sign in to an app or website, without needing to create and remember a...

Joining hundreds of fellow trade unionists, students in Oxford on International Workers Day to show support for the victims in Palestine and oppose the government's attacks on workers rights ✊️

Members at East Oxford showing support last week for Workers Memorial Day (28th April). Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living.

Day 5 of Conference. Discussing and debating the CWU's approach to dealing with the future of USO, the threat of a takeover in ownership, how to protect members that RM have forced into a supernumerary position along with many other issues. ✊️✊️✊️

Branch Chair Paul Garraway and HCN Distribution Rep Kevin Kelly moving our last motion on the pad for CWU South Central Postal Branch. It was in camera so no photos in the hall. ✊️ Looking forward to tomorrow's debates including the USO and the potential takeover of Royal Mail