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Norman Candy speaks about the work of Retired Members Committees and benefits of continuing CWU membership in retirement.

Mark Hugall (Newcastle Amal Branch Sec) gives a presenation regarding Organising and Recruitment best practice.

Conference delegates show support for our Political Committee.

Jamie McGovern speaks passionately about mental issues and what we can do to support members.

Ray Ellis gives an overview of Legal Services dept and the importance of it's future role in the CWU.

Dave Ward gives an update regarding the rationale and importance of CWU restructuring.

Trish Vollans (North East Regional Secretary) opens our 2 day Regional Conference. She gives an overview of achievements and the work done in the last 12 months as well as what can expect in the next year.

North East Reps Meeting Davie Robertson (Assistant Secretary Indoor) & Tony Bouch (Assistant Secretary Outdoor), reiterate that the USO in its current form is not sustainable, they discuss USO pilots and go through the changes that will be required.

North East Reps Meeting Martin Walsh (Deputy General Secretary Postal) speaks about the recent challenges faced, the challenges ahead and the Royal Mail takeover agreement with EP group.

Pop along to Durham Miners Gala today, it's always a fantastic event. The CWU Big Balloons will join the march from 1000, making their way to the Racecourse field. The CWU stall will be up and running and ready to welcome everyone. We look forward to seeing you there 😊

One of the most inspiring speeches ever made at a CWU Conference. Thank you @ninaturner - we go forward, together. #CWU24

CWU Conference is underway. @DaveWardGS opening up! Watch live here youtube.com/live/OV0eU5UJA… #CWU24

Regional AGM in York today with Guest speaker Hilary Benn, (MP for Leeds Central and Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland)

Delegates are split into their separate businesses (Postal and Telecoms) for discussion and Q&A regarding recruitment and organising.

We have been informed by @CapitaPlc today that they will no longer be paying the real living wage. CWU members were told just now by the outgoing CEO. This was the same CEO whose remuneration package in 2022 was £1.76m. What a disgrace. We will be fighting this all the way.

Author Ian Clayton addresses conference with inspirational stories about his past and the history of mining and industrial communities.