CWU activists from across the union gathered at the Grand Hotel in Leicester on 23-24 September for the 2026 National Equality Conference. The conference opened with National Disability Lead Mark Anth...

One of the first pilot Sexual Harassment courses was delivered in York this week. There were 12 in attendance, including the NE/NW Regional Official and a Branch Secretary, along with a range of reps ...

A postal worker from G21/22 Delivery Office is encouraging others to prioritise their wellbeing after joining a local gym through the CWU physical health and mental health campaign. Joyce decided to s...

New employment right have begun taking effect as of April 2026, many are linked to equality issues in the worklace. The Equality Education & Development department is running a webinar on the new Empl...

ULRs at the Midlands Super Hub have organised a very successful Open Day, with a fantastic response from staff across the site. The event was supported by Coventry College and Matt Pointon, the TUC-We...

The Open University and Microsoft have launched the brand new A.I. Hub on the OpenLearn free learning platform. The A.I. Hub is designed to build confidence, skills and curiosity and can be useful whe...

My journey began nearly nine years ago when a divisional rep tapped me on the shoulder and informed me that the members had put my name forward to become the new rep in my office. We hadn’t had a rep ...

The Southdowns, Weald and Rother Branch has successfully delivered a programme of workshops focused on the new postal agreements and procedures. The programme was structured as five one day workshops, enabling representatives to attend flexibly around their commitments. The course content has been updated to ensure reps were informed and confident in the latest agreements, […]

By Craig Kinsey, ULR Gwent Amal CWU Members in Royal Mail delivery offices across the Gwent Amal Branch are benefiting from a series of important and educational health awareness talks delivered by th...

CWU Raising AI Awareness with TUC Cymru On Tuesday 31st March North Wales and Chester Combined branch ULR Caitlin Lloyd and Wales Project Worker Phil Cherrington delivered a presentation to the TUC No...

Everyone knows reading expands worlds, sharpens minds, and fuels creativity. But fewer of us are making time for it. The National Year of Reading is a Department for Education initiative, supported by...

As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, one of our comrades, Brian Parsons, would like to share his experience of the disease. He hopes that by opening up about his experiences he can encourage ot...

The Jubilee Learning Centre has now opened, marking the culmination of years of perseverance by the reps of CWU South West Middlesex Branch. Throughout all the challenges, they have maintained their c...

CWU in North Wales and the Marches are working hard to deliver valuable learning opportunities for their members. On Monday 23rd March, Wales and the Marches Lead ULR Ady Prins organised a highly succ...

ULRs from South West No 7 Branch had a busy start to March. They organised events to Celebrate International Women’s Day, to raise awareness of prostate cancer, to share resources to help people stop ...

On 19th April the Postal Museum will be opening their museum store in a special event exclusively for ex and current Postal Workers and their guests. The museum store is in Debden and houses objects t...

Improving your English and maths can change your life in ways you might not expect. From helping your children with their homework to managing your household finances with confidence, the benefits are...

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month runs throughout March 2026 and is a national campaign dedicated to increasing understanding of the most common cancer affecting men in the UK. This year, the CWU is wor...

As LGBT+ History Month comes to a close, the CWU, along with other trade unions, reaffirms our long-standing commitment to equality, dignity and respect for all. Just as unions stood alongside LGBT+ a...

Leeds No 1 branch recently hosted a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course, and it was a real eye-opener for those who attended. Taking a MHFA course equips reps with the skills to recognise the signs ...

The CWU has successfully completed training for its second cohort of Sexual Harassment Awareness Trainers, marking another major step in strengthening our union‑wide approach to preventing and challen...

The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is coming on 23rd – 25th January 2026. Not only is it a great opportunity to get more acquainted with the wildlife in your area, it is a great opportunity for family le...

For those of us considering upskilling or retraining to gain new skills, earn industry-recognised qualifications, the New Year can be a good time to start. Training for a career in IT offers an intere...

Katy Hartland, Lead ULR at Gloucestershire Amal Branch, spoke to Stroud Delivery Office Lead COM (Customer Operations Manager), Keith Mace about his personal experiences of Union Learning from his day...

Our friends at The Postal Museum are once again offering a limited number of bespoke Postal Worker Tunnel Tours, where postal workers get a chance to explore the Mail Rail tunnels on foot, exploring t...

An era-defining book on fathers and sons needs your contributions. Closing date 12th January 2026 Following the response he received from the global TV phenomenon Adolescence, Stephen Graham would lov...

I Choose Freedom are a charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse, who have worked with the CWU and recently gave a very informative and inspiring talk at our National ULR Networking Event. They a...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are reshaping every industry and are becoming widespread in the workplace. They have the potential to alter job security, pay and working conditions. Without union...

CWU reps are working hard to expand learning opportunities for members in and around Cardiff Mail Centre. On Tuesday 25 November, South East Wales Amal Lead ULR Ryan Williams and Wales Project Worker ...

The UK faces an unprecedented set of economic and social challenges: years of poor growth, falling living standards and decimated public services. The drivers include reckless reductions in public cap...

Union Learning Representatives (ULRs) from across the CWU gathered for a two-day networking event in Brighton on the 5th and 6th November, focussing on adult education  and workplace learning. The pro...

Domestic abuse is a workplace issue. Every poster, every conversation, every QR code scan could save a life. Download and display 16 powerful posters featuring real survivor voices. Access posters wit...

This week, more than 150 delegates gathered for the CWU Equalities Event, where they are taking part in two days of powerful discussion, reflection, and action. Head of Equality, Education and Develop...

This year’s Union Learning Representative’s (ULR) Networking Event will take place on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th November 2025 at the: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront Kings Road Brighton ...

This year’s Union Learning Representative’s (ULR) Networking Event will take place on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th November 2025 at the: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront Kings Road Brighton ...

Reps from the South East Region assembled at CWU Headquarters in Wimbledon for a 2-day Mental Health First Aid course, tutored by the excellent Jamie McGovern and Steve Croke. The course was organised...

New research from The Migraine Trust has found people with migraine are not taken seriously both in their personal lives as well as the workplace. As a result, many are losing jobs, hiding their condi...

The latest cohort of CWU Reps, mainly BAME and Equality Officers completed their BAME Representatives in the CWU course held at the lovely grounds of Quorn Grange in Loughborough. There was intense di...

In 2010, CWU General Conference agreed to present the Ken McKenzie Award for Lifelong Learning to a Union Learning Representative (ULR) or group of ULRs who have made a significant contribution to Lif...