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Dave Ward

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General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union @CWUNews

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The funeral of CWU President Jane Loftus will be held this afternoon in Liverpool. Sadly, I am unable to attend due to a serious family health situation.

The reaction from within the CWU and the wider movement since Jane’s passing shows just how well thought of she was and how…

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They refused to take on board the evidence of frontline postal workers and they refused to meet the union. Shambles.

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It is farcical for Ofcom to suggest that the de-prioritisation of letters, evidenced clearly at the select committee, is simply a result of local decision making and not a wider instruction from senior management.

We can have no faith now in the independence of OFCOM with…

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Justice. Hundreds of conduct cases arising from the bitter dispute with Royal Mail Group have been overturned by the independent review and subsequent talks with the employer.

This is a victory on an unprecedented scale.

We did it. Together.

cwu.org/lfr-justice

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Following the tragic passing of CWU President Jane Loftus, we have created an online condolence book where you can leave your thoughts and memories of Jane.

We will collate them all and produce a long lasting booklet for the family.

cwu.org/a-tribute-to-j…

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Sending my best wishes to CWU stalwart Jeff Thomas who suffered a stroke yesterday.

Jeff is a veteran representative of many years in the Plymouth and East Cornwall Branch.

We are all behind you mate. Get well soon.

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We are all still digesting the tragic news that CWU President Jane Loftus passed away suddenly earlier today.

Jane will always be remembered as a lifelong trade unionist who fought against all forms of injustice, inequality and discrimination, with a passion that few in the UK…

We are all still digesting the tragic news that CWU President Jane Loftus passed away suddenly earlier today. Jane will always be remembered as a lifelong trade unionist who fought against all forms of injustice, inequality and discrimination, with a passion that few in the UK…
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Sam is a top lad with a heart of gold, everybody at Sheffield MC is wishing him well, hoping he pulls through

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The funeral takes place tomorrow for Hughie Bell a stalwart of our movement and lifelong trade unionist from the Glasgow and District Branch.

Hughie held numerous leadership roles in the branch over many years and served our members and the union with great distinction. He…

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I am so sad to hear of the passing of CWU representative and Royal Mail MDEC worker James Chiswell-Carter.

I was always so struck by James passion for the union, his colleagues and standing up for what was right.

I particularly remember him openly challenging the former Royal…

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Imagine being too scared to report a rape due to the fame and power of the perpetrator, then finding the courage years later only to find your account trialled by the toxicity and masculinity of social media.And we wonder why so few rape victims come forward and so little changes

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Retirement of Terry Pullinger Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

TO ALL POSTAL BRANCHES

The purpose of this LTB is to inform you that Deputy General Secretary (Postal) Terry Pullinger has taken the decision to leave the union and prioritise his own health and his family.

I…

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