Local Trades Union Councils

Trades union councils are local groups of trade unionists. They are elected from trade union branches whose members live and/or work in the area. Trades union councils are often referred to simply... Read more »

Labour’s New Deal for Working People.

“The Conservatives are failing working people: incomes and living standards are falling as bills skyrocket amidst a cost-of-living crisis. Now, they’ve also crashed the economy leaving working people with higher prices and... Read more »

Milton Keynes Peoples Assembly Rally – Saturday 29th October 2022 and National Demonstration, Saturday 5th November in London.

The Cost-of-Living Crisis is having a horrifying impact on people’s lives, with millions being driven into poverty and many into total destitution. After a mini budget that sent the pound tumbling and interest... Read more »

The Policing Bill is one of the most serious threats to human rights and civil liberties in the UK’s recent history.

Have you heard about the controversial Policing law the government is pushing through Parliament? Between Boris Johnson’s scandals and Omicron dominating the headlines, it’s understandable if you haven’t – and the government... Read more »

End Fire and Rehire Campaign – Back Barry Gardiners MP’s Private Members Bill.

Branches may be aware of Barry Gardiner (Labour) MPs current campaign to end the practice of fire and rehire that is being utilised by employers across the country. This is a campaign... Read more »

Constituency Labour Parties (CLP’s)

A Constituency Labour Party (CLP) is an organisation of members of the Labour Party who live in a particular parliamentary constituency. These local organisations are responsible for recruiting and organizing members in... Read more »

Trades Union Councils

Trades union councils promote working-class solidarity in local communities. Our branch is affiliated to the following Trades Councils – Oxford & DistrictReadingLutonSlough If you wish to be involved with any of their... Read more »

Campaign to save the Union Learning Fund (ULF) – Sign the Petition

We would like to thank Branches who have raised their concerns about the announcement of the Government’s planned cessation of the ULF across all trade unions including the CWU. Members can sign... Read more »

Support the Early Day Motion to call for Funding for Universities

What’s happening? Many universities across the country are facing serious financial difficulties and without government funding are at risk of going bankrupt and being forced to close. This is not a surprise: the... Read more »

Labour Party Connected 2020

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE 2020 Branches may be aware that the National Executive of the Labour Party met in May and decided to cancel this year’s Labour Party Conference owing to the Coronavirus... Read more »