Communication Workers Union (UK)
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) is the main trade union in the United Kingdom for people working for telephone, cable, DSL and postal delivery companies, with 204,500 members.
Formed in 1995 by the merger of the Union of Communication Workers with the National Communications Union, its current general secretary is Billy Hayes. CWU members work for Royal Mail, BT, O2, cable TV, Accenture HR Services, the Alliance & Leicester, Girobank, Orange, Virgin Media and other communication companies. Members' expertise includes engineering, computing, clerical, mechanical, driving, retail, financial and manual skills.
Read more about Communication Workers Union (UK): Leadership and Main Officers, 2007 Royal Mail Industrial Action, 2009 Royal Mail Industrial Action, BT Dispute, Labour Party Affiliation
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