As always, it is a privilege to address the Retired Members Conference. By remaining in membership you are continuing your commitment to the union. This is tremendously valuable to the rest of the…Read more…
Message of support to Our West Hendon and People Power West Hendon groups fighting the compulsory purchase and evictions in West Hendon
I’m writing to send my support to your campaign and efforts in resisting the compulsory purchase of, and eviction from, your homes in West Hendon. The actions of Barnet Council are deplorable….Read more…
Speech: Cornwall Amal branch AGM
It is a privilege to be able to speak to you today. These are difficult times for the trade union and labour movement. In such times it is reassuring that branches like yours stay strong and active….Read more…
Letter in the Guardian: Workers must retain the right to strike
Workers must retain the right to strike On the same day the government pledged to curb public-sector unions’ right to strike by introducing a 40% minimum vote threshold (Report, 10 January), it also…Read more…
Nov/Dec ’14 Voice column: Another Day
Slumped in the back of the cab, exhausted. Another day in the life of the union! “I’ve picked you up before,” the driver said. “How’s life in the CWU?” Taken by surprise, I replied:…Read more…
Speech: ULR Networking event, Belfast
I’m delighted to be here in Belfast for this the CWU’s 11th National ULR Networking Event. And how appropriate that, with Martyn Lynch, David Kendall of the Reading Agency and the launch…Read more…
Speech: Unite the Resistance Conference
Session – “How can we beat the austerity agenda?” The prime objective of austerity is to place the burden of the economic crisis upon the working class. It involves a transfer of…Read more…
Speech: CWU Disability Conference, Leeds
I am privileged to be able to address you today. The work of disability activists within the CWU is essential to the future of this union. From your activity, and through your eyes, the problems…Read more…