CWU Waste of time.

[psycho]

I have just come out of the CWU they are all in it for themselves/

[fishtank]

Is there a reason for the epiphany?

I'm all for freedom of choice and it is totally your choice but was it one thing in particular or a combination of things or do you just have a better use for the £3?
Fill in the blanks please.....

[BELIAL]

I have just come out of the CWU they are all in it for themselves/

I thought that was the whole point of being in a "union"

[fishtank]

I have just come out of the CWU they are all in it for themselves/

I thought that was the whole point of being in a "union"

If there is a "they"...it isn't a "union".

[BELIAL]

It is if your not in it

[fishtank]

It is if your not in it

I think there are too many members "not in it".

[BELIAL]

I don't disagree. Maybe the should knock a lot harder to make sure they are heard?

[fishtank]

I don't disagree. Maybe the should knock a lot harder to make sure they are heard?

When faced with a siege mentality you can either look for a back door and assassinate from the inside or attempt to starve the b*stards to death...knocking on the front door only works if you have something they want...like a big f***ing wooden horse.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Oh bugger my watch is fast I thought it was December 2010, Not March

[brothermagrew]

20 reasons to join the CWU



1. Union members get paid more (TUC figures show this can be by around 17%)


2. Health & Safety at union workplaces is better (there are 50% less accidents in union workplaces)


3. Redundancies happen less in unionised workplaces; payoffs are negotiated and usually higher than where there is no union.


4. CWU members are covered by 24 hour accident insurance


5. CWU members can be accompanied by their union representatives to grievance meetings


6. CWU members can be accompanied by their union representatives to disciplinary meetings


7. CWU members have access to union training and a variety of courses at Union learning centres (from computer courses to languages and vocational training)


8. CWU member's next of kin receive funeral benefit should the worst happen.


9. CWU members win millions of pounds a year in compensation claims backed by our legal team


10. CWU members have access to advice, support and legal back up on work related issues


11. CWU members can access legal advice on non work related issues


12. The CWU campaigns nationally amongst employers, politicians and industry groups to improve working rights and legislation


13. All CWU members have a voice in our democratic union and all can get involved in their branch and stand for union elections.


14. The CWU has thousands of trained reps who ensure that employers keep to the law at work and stick to agreements made with the company


15. The CWU fights for the rights of all workers and is opposed to all forms of discrimination in and out of work


16. CWU members get discounts on a range of financial services including cheap health insurance through the Communication Workers Friendly Society.


17. Many CWU branches offer a free Will making service for members.


18. CWU members are covered by our motor breakdown cover scheme.


19. The CWU backs equal treatment for part time and temporary workers


20. Joining the CWU lets you join forces with hundreds of thousands of other workers and be able to speak with a stronger voice for a better working life.

[Broxi51]

21. You get a vote with the new revisions coming into DO's across the UK.

[gideon 60]

20 reasons to join the CWU



1. Union members get paid more (TUC figures show this can be by around 17%)


2. Health & Safety at union workplaces is better (there are 50% less accidents in union workplaces)


3. Redundancies happen less in unionised workplaces; payoffs are negotiated and usually higher than where there is no union.


4. CWU members are covered by 24 hour accident insurance
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5. CWU members can be accompanied by their union representatives to grievance meetings


6. CWU members can be accompanied by their union representatives to disciplinary meetings


7. CWU members have access to union training and a variety of courses at Union learning centres (from computer courses to languages and vocational training)


8. CWU member's next of kin receive funeral benefit should the worst happen.


9. CWU members win millions of pounds a year in compensation claims backed by our legal team


10. CWU members have access to advice, support and legal back up on work related issues


11. CWU members can access legal advice on non work related issues


12. The CWU campaigns nationally amongst employers, politicians and industry groups to improve working rights and legislation


13. All CWU members have a voice in our democratic union and all can get involved in their branch and stand for union elections.


14. The CWU has thousands of trained reps who ensure that employers keep to the law at work and stick to agreements made with the company


15. The CWU fights for the rights of all workers and is opposed to all forms of discrimination in and out of work


16. CWU members get discounts on a range of financial services including cheap health insurance through the Communication Workers Friendly Society.


17. Many CWU branches offer a free Will making service for members.


18. CWU members are covered by our motor breakdown cover scheme.


19. The CWU backs equal treatment for part time and temporary workers


20. Joining the CWU lets you join forces with hundreds of thousands of other workers and be able to speak with a stronger voice for a better working life.

[fishtank]

20 reasons to join the CWU

So why are members leaving brothermagrew?
We can address all of the reasons for staying until the wee dark hours but as we do the circle keeps reducing.
Most semi-inteligent members understand what is right about union membership.
..but we must also understand what is WRONG with our union before we can make it right.

[packmule]

Whats wrong with our union is they don't f**kin listen to its members. Like Politicians promise the world till they have a position then its f**k you I'm all right.

d2d or delivery supplement, early start allowance, dignity & respect etc etc the list go's on ...................

soon to be ex union member

[Broxi51]

An office close by to mine was due to sign an agreement for their revision. The union rep said that a ballot would have to take place first.
There are 40 members of staff but only 20 are in the CWU and so only the 20 got a vote.
The non members were truly pi**ed off but, hey, rules are rules
No result in as yet as the ballot only started a week ago.

The list by Brother Magrew shows how good it is to be in the CWU regardless.
As FT has said, it is better to be in the inside and changing things for the better
rather than have no say and have no influence.

I will stay but I'm not exactly chuffed with Hayes & Ward