LTB 367/20: CWU FAMILY

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LTB 367/20: CWU FAMILY

No: 367/20

10th July 2020

TO: ALL BRANCHES

Dear Colleague

CWU Family

The National Executive Committee has agreed to introduce CWU Family, which extends some of the benefits available to CWU members to other members of their household at no additional cost.
CWU Family will make available a range of benefits to spouse, civil partner, co-habiting partner and dependent children of CWU members. Enrolment will be by notification by the paid-up member.
Benefits will include:

Regular updates from the union on news and industrial developments
Access to an online portal giving updated advice on industrial, employment and benefit matters (including government support relating to the Covid-19 pandemic)
Full access to the benefits package as available to the existing members as part of our agreement with Parliament Hill Ltd
Access to Unionline for advice on employment and non-employment matters
Assistance and representation for personal injuries claims, where appropriate
Will writing service – free of charge for simple wills, significantly reduced for more complex wills
Power of attorney at a reduced fee
Conveyancing service at a reduced fee

Activity is now underway with the aim of launching CWU Family in the autumn. Branches and members will be kept advised.Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be addressed to the Head of Recruitment & Organising by email to rellis@cwu.org.

Yours sincerely,

RAY ELLIS
Head of Recruitment & Organising