CWU Members Surgery Podcast

Leeds No1 Amal. Branch President Scott Haslam talks to Rob Wotherspoon from the NEC/PEC in the form of a virtual gate meeting.

Terry Pullinger joined Scott Haslam for the finale episode in the 2nd series of Live Members Surgeries. In this festive episode Terry gives a review of 2021 and takes part in a general Q&A session.

Davie Robertson joined Scott Haslam for another Live Member Surgery. We discussed RM automation strategy, covering the NW Hubs new parcel machine, the national MGV/HGV driver shortages and what opportunities this will bring to CWU members through the Driver Training Academy initiative. Episode aired at 5pm on Wednesday 24th November 2021.

In this episode Scott Haslam meets newly elected NEC members John Carson (Young Workers NEC) & Norman Candy (Retired Members NEC). Topics to discuss include finding out about our guests, their priorities over the next 2 years, relevance of trade unions across the age spectrum, pensions and dignity in retirement and much much more!

Following the announcement of the CWU Executive election results, we have invited the 3 new names (Luke Elgar, Rob Wotherspoon and Saf Khan) onto the members surgery. Why not ask them a question on how they will represent you at national level? What will they bring to the table? What are their backgrounds and work ethic? We find out on Thursday 19th August at 5pm. Aired via Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and now Twitch! Relisten on your favourite Podcast service, serching 'CWU Members Surgery'.

Wednesday 4th August see's Chris Webb taking questions from members on Communications, Social Media, Digital Campaigns, The CWU App and that beard! How has communications improved over the last few years? Why is social media such a powerful engagement media? What is your favourite campaign? When will the app land to start benefiting members? How does Chris keep that beard so tidy?!

In our second episode of the Members Surgery Live, Tony Kearns (CWU SDGS) is our guest. We will talk about Climate Change and the Green Strategy, changing union membership and we will also review Batley & Spen and what it means for the Labour Party. Did Dave Ward call the election right again? How do you believe climate change is affecting you and your family? 

In the second series of our Members Surgery Live, Scott Haslam is joined by Dave Ward to talk about the CWU's Industrial Strength, the CWU's Political Strategy and will give his prediction on the Batley & Spen By-Election scheduled for 1st July 2021, live on air. What do you think about the Labour Party? How do you think the CWU should approach the challenges faced by working people? Who do you think will win the Batley & Spen By-Election? Can England win the Euros?

Scott Haslam hosts the final members surgery in this series, covering RMPFS Cleaners, Customer Service Points and other broader Delivery based topics. Special panel guests include Bobby Weatherall and Mick Kavannagh.

Scott Haslam hosts another members surgery with panel guest Carl Maden on knowing your ABCG - Attendance, Bully & Harassment, Conduct and Grievance. Carl will talk about these agreements and answer your questions.

Scott Haslam hosts another Members Surgery covering Delivery Parcel Routes, Collections, Culture and a Holiday Pay Update. Special panel guests include Tony Bouch and Dave Wilshire.

Scott Haslam hosts another Members Surgery with panel guests Shelley Banbury and Dave Hutchinson. We talk about the Network and Area Distribution, the skills shortage and recruitment.

Scott Haslam hosts another Members Surgery with panel guest Jane Loftus, Mole Meade and Andy Hopping. We talk about the our Admin and POL (Post Office Limited) members and what working post COVID might look like.

Scott Haslam hosts another Members Surgery with panel guests of Steve Halliwell NEC/PEC, Graham Pudsey Leeds MC Area Processing Rep, and Davie Robertson, National Officer. We will be walking through the agreed Joint Statement, covering: - timescales of deployment - new jobs - eradicating misuse of agency - new opportunities - innovation of better attendance patterns, more time away from work etc - resetting resourcing for the future - potential re-picks - what does a processing job look like in the future?

Scott Haslam hosts Members Surgery Live with panel guests, Katrina Quirke, Dave Hutchinson, Vicki Turner and Chris Nicholas to discuss and take questions on RDCs and Parcelforce. 

Scott Haslam hosts the Members Surgery Live with panel guests, Martin Walsh, Darren Glebocki and Steve Warren to discuss and take questions on Delivery Revisions.