CWU Eastern No5 Branch

BRANCH BEST PRACTICE FOR THE NOMINATION PROCESS TO BE CONDUCTED FOR FIELD OFFICIAL ELECTIONS

BRANCH BEST PRACTICE FOR THE NOMINATION PROCESS TO BE CONDUCTED FOR FIELD OFFICIAL ELECTIONS Branches will recall the Branch ballot procedures circulated in LTB 230/25 on 24 October 2025. Whilst Branch Officers and Committees shall establish rules governing the conduct of elections, this documentation provided clarification in certain areas. Given the number of elections being held each year the number of complaints and issues arising remains minimal, however an issue has come to light in terms of the nomination process for Field Official elections....

BRANCH BEST PRACTICE FOR THE NOMINATION PROCESS TO BE CONDUCTED FOR FIELD OFFICIAL ELECTIONS BRANCH BEST PRACTICE FOR THE NOMINATION PROCESS TO BE CONDUCTED FOR FIELD OFFICIAL ELECTIONS Branches will recall the Branch ballot procedures circulated in LTB 230/25 on 24 October 2025. Whilst Br…

National Equality Event – Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September 2026

National Equality Event – Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September 2026 We are pleased to confirm that this year’s National Equality Event will take place as follows: Date: Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September 2026 Venue: The Grand Hotel Leicester 73 Granby Street Leicester LE1 6ES Times: The event will start with registration on the 23rd September between 12:00 and 13:00 and will finish no later than 16:00 on the 24thSeptember....

National Equality Event – Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September 2026 National Equality Event – Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September 2026 We are pleased to confirm that this year’s National Equality Event will take place as follows: Date:&nb…

We have made a trip down to the Peterborough Foodbank with the donations from the collection point in Peterborough Mail Centre. Thanks to Andy Beeby and Mark Biggs for helping sort it out in to categories to make it easier.

ROYAL MAIL: WINDING UP THE RMDCP SCHEME – TRANSFER OF MEMBER ASSETS TO LEGAL AND GENERAL MASTERTRUST IN JULY 2026

ROYAL MAIL: WINDING UP THE RMDCP SCHEME – TRANSFER OF MEMBER ASSETS TO LEGAL AND GENERAL MASTERTRUST IN JULY 2026 ROYAL MAIL: WINDING UP THE RMDCP SCHEME – TRANSFER OF MEMBER ASSETS TO LEGAL AND GENERAL MASTERTRUST IN JULY 2026  Further to LTB 115/26 dated 20th April 2026. Branches and Representative…

THE CRISIS IN GAZA – CWU/CWUHA APPEAL – UPDATE

THE CRISIS IN GAZA – CWU/CWUHA APPEAL – UPDATE THE CRISIS IN GAZA – CWU/CWUHA APPEAL – UPDATE Further to LTB 135/25, we are updating Branches and Regions on the CWU/CWUHA National Gaza Appeal. To date, the appeal has raised over £20,000 from br…

Election of National Representative Positions – 2026. CWU Retired Members Committee (2026-2028)

Election of National Representative Positions – 2026. CWU Retired Members Committee (2026-2028) Election of National Representative Positions – 2026 CWU Retired Members Committee (2026-2028)  The NEC has agreed the 2026 election arrangements for the National positions listed above. Acco…

RMG/CWU National Dog Awareness Week (DAW) – 6th July to 12th July 2026

RMG/CWU National Dog Awareness Week (DAW) – 6th July to 12th July 2026 RMG/CWU National Dog Awareness Week (DAW) – 6th July to 12th July 2026 Dear Colleagues, Further to LTB 184/25 issued 25th June, this week will see the launch of the Royal Mail G…

NIGEL COTGROVE – FORMER NATIONAL OFFICER

NIGEL COTGROVE – FORMER NATIONAL OFFICER NIGEL COTGROVE – FORMER NATIONAL OFFICER Further to LTB 181-26 which reported that Nigel had very sadly passed away following a short illness.  We have now been advised that Nigel’s wife Vicki…

Points of Clarification USO Deployment

Points of Clarification USO Deployment Points of Clarification USO Deployment Over the last few weeks, several Divisional Reps have raised questions through the Regional Steering groups or contacted us directly for clarification on part…