CWU Eastern No5
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Representing CWU members in Cambs, Lincs, Northants & Norfolk.Find information on Union services, agreements and campaigns at http://cwue5.org
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CWU International Women’s Day Networking Event – 10th March 2026, York cwue5.org/2026/01/13/c...
CWU International Women’s Day Networking Event – 10th March 2026, York
CWU International Women’s Day Networking Event – 10th March 2026, York The Equality, Education & Development Department is delighted to announce this year’s Women’s Networking Event will t…
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January 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
CWU International Women’s Day Networking Event – 10th March 2026, York cwue5.org/2026/01/13/c...
Nadhim Zahawi - Rat's and ships spring to mind... youtube.com/shorts/jr-B6...
Nadhim Zahawi - Rat's and ships spring to mind...
YouTube video by Bandofla Podcast
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January 13, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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🚨Thames Water is on the brink of collapse.
🙋We asked its customers what should happen next.
54% think the water regulator Ofwat should put it into special administration. And over two thirds (68%) believe that Thames Water should be run in the public sector.
Read the full results here.
🙋We asked its customers what should happen next.
54% think the water regulator Ofwat should put it into special administration. And over two thirds (68%) believe that Thames Water should be run in the public sector.
Read the full results here.
New polling: majority of Thames Water customers want Ofwat to reject creditors’ proposal for the utility
New polling has revealed that 54% of Thames Water customers think Ofwat should reject a deal proposed by Thames Water's creditors, and put it into special administration.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
🚨Thames Water is on the brink of collapse.
🙋We asked its customers what should happen next.
54% think the water regulator Ofwat should put it into special administration. And over two thirds (68%) believe that Thames Water should be run in the public sector.
Read the full results here.
🙋We asked its customers what should happen next.
54% think the water regulator Ofwat should put it into special administration. And over two thirds (68%) believe that Thames Water should be run in the public sector.
Read the full results here.
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'A number of users have used AI... to create images of me in bikinis. Just this morning [there was] one of me heavily pregnant as a trad wife'
Labour MP Jess Asato says she's one of millions of women who have not consented to intimate images being made of them on X's Grok
Labour MP Jess Asato says she's one of millions of women who have not consented to intimate images being made of them on X's Grok
January 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
'A number of users have used AI... to create images of me in bikinis. Just this morning [there was] one of me heavily pregnant as a trad wife'
Labour MP Jess Asato says she's one of millions of women who have not consented to intimate images being made of them on X's Grok
Labour MP Jess Asato says she's one of millions of women who have not consented to intimate images being made of them on X's Grok
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Massive protests in New York against ICE.
The Governors of the States can ban ICE from their State.
Voters in 45 out of 50 States now oppose Donald Trump.
Ban ICE in all of them.
The Governors of the States can ban ICE from their State.
Voters in 45 out of 50 States now oppose Donald Trump.
Ban ICE in all of them.
January 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Massive protests in New York against ICE.
The Governors of the States can ban ICE from their State.
Voters in 45 out of 50 States now oppose Donald Trump.
Ban ICE in all of them.
The Governors of the States can ban ICE from their State.
Voters in 45 out of 50 States now oppose Donald Trump.
Ban ICE in all of them.
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Big news for Wymondham 👇
Historic Moot Hill has been saved by Norfolk Archaeological Trust, with support from Historic England
This is the start of long-term work to conserve the site so it can be explored safely and enjoyed for generations.
Just another reason to visit South Norfolk!
Historic Moot Hill has been saved by Norfolk Archaeological Trust, with support from Historic England
This is the start of long-term work to conserve the site so it can be explored safely and enjoyed for generations.
Just another reason to visit South Norfolk!
January 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Big news for Wymondham 👇
Historic Moot Hill has been saved by Norfolk Archaeological Trust, with support from Historic England
This is the start of long-term work to conserve the site so it can be explored safely and enjoyed for generations.
Just another reason to visit South Norfolk!
Historic Moot Hill has been saved by Norfolk Archaeological Trust, with support from Historic England
This is the start of long-term work to conserve the site so it can be explored safely and enjoyed for generations.
Just another reason to visit South Norfolk!
Branch Information – Area and Local Workplace Reps Database – Yearly Update cwue5.org/2026/01/12/b...
Branch Information – Area and Local Workplace Reps Database – Yearly Update
Branch Information – Area and Local Workplace Reps Database – Yearly Update The purpose of this LTB is to remind Branches of a yearly housekeeping requirement to update representative details follo…
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January 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Branch Information – Area and Local Workplace Reps Database – Yearly Update cwue5.org/2026/01/12/b...
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BREAKING: Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says creating ”non-consensual intimate images”, including with X’s Grok, will be made illegal this week
January 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
BREAKING: Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says creating ”non-consensual intimate images”, including with X’s Grok, will be made illegal this week
X's AI chatbot Grok appears to be making sex abuse images of women and children - and Elon Musk thinks he can get away with letting it! I’m calling for a full ban on X here in the UK and you should too - add your name to the petition now:
January 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
X's AI chatbot Grok appears to be making sex abuse images of women and children - and Elon Musk thinks he can get away with letting it! I’m calling for a full ban on X here in the UK and you should too - add your name to the petition now:
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Solidarity to members of our national affiliate, @neunion.bsky.social, who begin strike action at
Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) this week.
⏰7.15am-9.15am
🗓️14 January
📍Find and support your nearest picket line: bit.ly/NEUPickets
#StrikeMap 1/2
Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) this week.
⏰7.15am-9.15am
🗓️14 January
📍Find and support your nearest picket line: bit.ly/NEUPickets
#StrikeMap 1/2
January 12, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Solidarity to members of our national affiliate, @neunion.bsky.social, who begin strike action at
Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) this week.
⏰7.15am-9.15am
🗓️14 January
📍Find and support your nearest picket line: bit.ly/NEUPickets
#StrikeMap 1/2
Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) this week.
⏰7.15am-9.15am
🗓️14 January
📍Find and support your nearest picket line: bit.ly/NEUPickets
#StrikeMap 1/2
Royal Mail – The Collective Plan Winter Newsletter cwue5.org/2026/01/12/r...
Royal Mail – The Collective Plan Winter Newsletter
Royal Mail – The Collective Plan Winter Newsletter Branches and members are advised that the Collective Plan winter newsletter was published last Friday (see attached). Members who have regis…
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January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Royal Mail – The Collective Plan Winter Newsletter cwue5.org/2026/01/12/r...
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The most openly corrupt, fascist, warmongering dictator the USA has ever had.
January 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
The most openly corrupt, fascist, warmongering dictator the USA has ever had.
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Welcome all newcomers to BlueSky! 👋
With a lot of new followers, I thought I’d reshare my video highlighting what I’ve been up to as a local MP.
Always helpful to get the vibe of someone I feel!
youtu.be/JzcbKqEJI48
With a lot of new followers, I thought I’d reshare my video highlighting what I’ve been up to as a local MP.
Always helpful to get the vibe of someone I feel!
youtu.be/JzcbKqEJI48
My First Year as MP for South Norfolk: Delivering Fairness and Results
YouTube video by Ben Goldsborough MP for South Norfolk
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Welcome all newcomers to BlueSky! 👋
With a lot of new followers, I thought I’d reshare my video highlighting what I’ve been up to as a local MP.
Always helpful to get the vibe of someone I feel!
youtu.be/JzcbKqEJI48
With a lot of new followers, I thought I’d reshare my video highlighting what I’ve been up to as a local MP.
Always helpful to get the vibe of someone I feel!
youtu.be/JzcbKqEJI48
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“Well, that’s fine then! As long as people only pay for illegal sexually explicit AI images of real people via Grok on X: all perfectly acceptable, right?” What a relief. Nothing to see here. 🙄
Apparently this is what ‘responsibility’ looks like now.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
Apparently this is what ‘responsibility’ looks like now.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid users after deepfakes
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM
“Well, that’s fine then! As long as people only pay for illegal sexually explicit AI images of real people via Grok on X: all perfectly acceptable, right?” What a relief. Nothing to see here. 🙄
Apparently this is what ‘responsibility’ looks like now.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
Apparently this is what ‘responsibility’ looks like now.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
Member Status on CWU OLS Membership System cwue5.org/2026/01/09/m...
Member Status on CWU OLS Membership System
Member Status on CWU OLS Membership System The purpose of this LTB is to clarify the membership status displayed in the membership system for members. The system has several status labels, the most…
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January 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Member Status on CWU OLS Membership System cwue5.org/2026/01/09/m...
REGIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE LEADS – ELECTIONS cwue5.org/2026/01/09/r...
REGIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE LEADS – ELECTIONS
REGIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE LEADS – ELECTIONS As you will be aware, we are currently holding elections for Regional Subcommittee Leads. Nominations have now closed and branches will be contacted sh…
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January 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
REGIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE LEADS – ELECTIONS cwue5.org/2026/01/09/r...
DAVID FIELDS – FORMER NEC AND NATIONAL HONORARY MEMBER cwue5.org/2026/01/09/dav…
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January 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM
DAVID FIELDS – FORMER NEC AND NATIONAL HONORARY MEMBER cwue5.org/2026/01/09/dav…
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📬 Best post I’ve had in ages.
Handwritten letters from Queen’s Hill Girl Guides raising issues about buses and safety. Filmed beside a suffragette’s statue to remind us why young voices matter in Parliament. I’ll reply to every one. 💛
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXLK...
Handwritten letters from Queen’s Hill Girl Guides raising issues about buses and safety. Filmed beside a suffragette’s statue to remind us why young voices matter in Parliament. I’ll reply to every one. 💛
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXLK...
Handwritten Letters, Girl Guides and a Suffragette’s Statue
YouTube video by Ben Goldsborough MP for South Norfolk
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January 8, 2026 at 8:51 AM
📬 Best post I’ve had in ages.
Handwritten letters from Queen’s Hill Girl Guides raising issues about buses and safety. Filmed beside a suffragette’s statue to remind us why young voices matter in Parliament. I’ll reply to every one. 💛
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXLK...
Handwritten letters from Queen’s Hill Girl Guides raising issues about buses and safety. Filmed beside a suffragette’s statue to remind us why young voices matter in Parliament. I’ll reply to every one. 💛
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXLK...
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When the system went quiet, I acted.
This week we secured £1,500 in backdated Carer’s Allowance for a South Norfolk resident.
That takes the total recovered by my office to £375,000+ for constituents, businesses and charities.
You ask. I act. South Norfolk wins.
youtu.be/YYfow-mC7tA
This week we secured £1,500 in backdated Carer’s Allowance for a South Norfolk resident.
That takes the total recovered by my office to £375,000+ for constituents, businesses and charities.
You ask. I act. South Norfolk wins.
youtu.be/YYfow-mC7tA
£375,000 Secured for South Norfolk: When the System Went Quiet, I Acted
YouTube video by Ben Goldsborough MP for South Norfolk
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM
When the system went quiet, I acted.
This week we secured £1,500 in backdated Carer’s Allowance for a South Norfolk resident.
That takes the total recovered by my office to £375,000+ for constituents, businesses and charities.
You ask. I act. South Norfolk wins.
youtu.be/YYfow-mC7tA
This week we secured £1,500 in backdated Carer’s Allowance for a South Norfolk resident.
That takes the total recovered by my office to £375,000+ for constituents, businesses and charities.
You ask. I act. South Norfolk wins.
youtu.be/YYfow-mC7tA
Post Office: Pay Claim – 1st April 2026 cwue5.org/2026/01/06/p...
Post Office: Pay Claim – 1st April 2026
Post Office: Pay Claim – 1st April 2026 Branches are advised that the Postal Executive has endorsed a pay claim for our Post Office members working in Admin and Supply Chain. The pay rev…
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January 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Post Office: Pay Claim – 1st April 2026 cwue5.org/2026/01/06/p...
Postal Department LTBs (& General LTBs) Covering Primarily Safety Matters – And Other Linked Communications: 2025 Index cwue5.org/2026/01/05/p...
Postal Department LTBs (& General LTBs) Covering Primarily Safety Matters – And Other Linked Communications: 2025 Index
Postal Department LTBs (& General LTBs) Covering Primarily Safety Matters – And Other Linked Communications: 2025 Index Reflective of previous years and as issued by the former CWU Health, Safe…
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January 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Postal Department LTBs (& General LTBs) Covering Primarily Safety Matters – And Other Linked Communications: 2025 Index cwue5.org/2026/01/05/p...
Election of: Parcelforce Worldwide Area Health & Safety Representative/Substitute Area Health & Safety Representative 2026 cwue5.org/2026/01/05/e...
Election of: Parcelforce Worldwide Area Health & Safety Representative/Substitute Area Health & Safety Representative 2026
Election of: Parcelforce Worldwide Area Health & Safety Representative/Substitute Area Health & Safety Representative 2026 Nominations are invited from Branches with Members in the re…
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January 5, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Election of: Parcelforce Worldwide Area Health & Safety Representative/Substitute Area Health & Safety Representative 2026 cwue5.org/2026/01/05/e...
Election of:
Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser, Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser Substitute and Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Chair – 2026
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Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser, Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser Substitute and Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Chair – 2026
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Election of:
Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser, Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser Substitute and Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Chair – 2026 Election of: Parcelforce Worldwide Regional…
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January 5, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Election of:
Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser, Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser Substitute and Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Chair – 2026
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Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser, Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Organiser Substitute and Parcelforce Worldwide Regional Chair – 2026
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MEMBER NOMINATED TRUSTEE DIRECTOR (MND) – ROYAL MAIL PENSION PLAN (RMPP) cwue5.org/2026/01/05/m...
MEMBER NOMINATED TRUSTEE DIRECTOR (MND) – ROYAL MAIL PENSION PLAN (RMPP)
MEMBER NOMINATED TRUSTEE DIRECTOR (MND) – ROYAL MAIL PENSION PLAN (RMPP) Although the RMPP closed in October 2024, it still looks after the benefits of over 120,000 current and former employees. Me…
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January 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
MEMBER NOMINATED TRUSTEE DIRECTOR (MND) – ROYAL MAIL PENSION PLAN (RMPP) cwue5.org/2026/01/05/m...
Royal Mail Engineering: Field Officer -Territorial Representative Election cwue5.org/2026/01/05/r...
Royal Mail Engineering: Field Officer -Territorial Representative Election
Royal Mail Engineering: Field Officer -Territorial Representative Election There is a requirement to seek nominations for the 6 positions of Engineering Territory Reps. These will be elected …
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January 5, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Royal Mail Engineering: Field Officer -Territorial Representative Election cwue5.org/2026/01/05/r...