LTB 148/18 - CWU REDESIGN PROJECT - NATIONAL BRIEFING 13TH MARCH 2018

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LTB 148/18 - CWU REDESIGN PROJECT – NATIONAL BRIEFING 13TH MARCH 2018

No: 148/18

13th March 2018

TO: ALL BRANCHES



Dear Colleague

CWU REDESIGN PROJECT – NATIONAL BRIEFING 13TH MARCH 2018

At today’s Redesign National Briefing in Manchester we had the opportunity to reflect on the positive changes that have been introduced in the last couple of years, review the challenges facing the CWU and the whole union movement and share thinking, ideas and views on what type of union we need to be to face the future.

Throughout Redesign we have been clear that major change must happen at CWU Headquarters. This is fundamental to securing the very future of our organisation and at today’s Briefing we were able to take you through the work we are doing to streamline CWU Headquarters.

A key element of today was to launch the next phase of Redesign which is a consultation on Conferences, Branches, Regions and National Structures. This booklet which was given out at the Briefing includes each of the consultation papers and a specific set of questions on each paper designed to provide a focal point for responses. The papers were positioned at the Briefing and the process going forward was explained including the timeline for responses and the approach we want Branches to take to ensure maximum participation.

Guidance for Completing the Consultation – Completing the Questionnaire

The consultation document for completion will be available electronically via the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/G62LN97" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Branches can only submit one response to the consultation and this should be signed or verified by one of the principal Branch Officers.

Please answer all questions as fully as possible – the dialogue boxes will expand to allow you to provide detailed responses.

For clarity and ease of analysis please do not provide a hand-written response – all responses should be typed.

Please note there is space at the end of each section for any general comments or to raise any relevant issues not covered by the questions.

Closing Date

All responses to be submitted either by post addressed to Redesign Consultation, General Secretary’s Department at CWU HQ or via email to re-design@cwu.org – please note that all completed questionnaires must be received by close of business on 11 May 2018.

We would encourage all Branches to submit their views and opinions regarding the future of the union.

Any enquiries on the above LTB should be sent to re-design@cwu.org

Yours sincerely



Dave Ward – General Secretary

Tony Kearns – Senior Deputy General Secretary

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[TheBushBaby]

I was wondering if anyone thought that maybe will could in fact slice up the GS department and make the DGS (P) and DGS (T & FS) responsible for their own political jurisdiction ?

And let's look at the General Treasurer or the deputy GS.Thats right The funny little man with an equally funny voice ending every sentence not with a full stop but the word "right". The union's Chancellor. Well in my flat I am responsible for my own finances yet my neighbour lives in another flat and they are responsible for their finances. But We both live in the same building.

Who needs three pillars when you can in fact have two ?

Or why not just accept We have to merge with UNISON ? Email Big Dave as he wants to hear from you !!!