Communication Workers Union - West Yorkshire Branch

13/03/2026

Steve, Raheel and Nick from FTTP Mid Yorks, all supporting the T&FS campaign for a shorter working week.

11/03/2026

FTTP Engineer, Abbie, in West Yorks, supports our drive for a shorter working week.

11/03/2026

Complex Engineer, Matt, from West Yorks showimg support. For a shorter working week.

10/03/2026

T&FS reps from the West Yorkshire Branch support the shorter working week campaign to secure a meaningful reduction in working hours, with no reduction in pay.

Are you a T&FS member looking to get involved? Sign up for our mailing list: https://www.cwu.org/campaign/sww/

10/03/2026

Peterlee, Paul and Dave, all from Complex Engineering in Openreach, support the T&FS Shorter Working Week campaign.

More and more employers are successfully implementing shorter weeks in the UK and abroad across a wide range of workplaces.

Our Telecoms and Financial Services sector are campaigning to secure trials in recognised workplaces.

Are you a T&FS member looking to get involved? Sign up for our mailing list:
https://www.cwu.org/campaign/sww/

08/03/2026

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March, commemorating women's fight for equality and liberation along with the women's rights movement. International Women's Day gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Spurred by the universal female suffrage movement, International Women's Day originated from labor movements in Europe and North America during the early 20th century.

17/02/2026

It’s Time to Talk Pay
You Are the Foundation of BT’s Success.

As BT opens this year’s pay negotiations, one thing is absolutely clear: your contribution is the engine behind BT’s performance. The company needs to hear your voice, and your expectations must shape the outcome of this pay review.

Every achievement BT celebrates has your work behind it.

BT’s leadership talks about “that winning team we all want to be part of.” But a winning team must be valued.

Current CPI 3.4% , current RPI 4.2% , food costs up, gas and electric up, car insurance up council tax up.

To stand still financially in 2026, workers need pay rises of around 4–5% minimum. Anything less means falling behind the cost of living.

Contact us at [email protected] informing us what you think we should be fighting for.

Tell your line managers what a fair pay looks like to you, raise it for discussion in team meetings, in offices, yards and other gathering points.

Your work has driven BT’s success. Your voice must drive this pay review.

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day takes place on 4 February each year. The international day is aimed at raising awareness about cancer, promoting its prevention, detection, and treatment.

01/02/2026

LGBT+ History Month is an annual, month-long observance dedicated to celebrating the history, achievements, and rights of le***an, gay, bisexual, trans, and non-binary people.

2026 Key Events & Activities in the Leeds Area

Q***r History Zine Making Workshops: A 4-session project in collaboration with , exploring Leeds' q***r history and creating a zine. These take place at Yorkshire MESMAC (city centre) from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM on Wednesdays: Feb 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, for LGBTQIA+ people aged 18-25.

LGBTQ+ History Month Activity (Angels of Freedom): An event hosted by the Leeds LGBTQ+ Angels and friends at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm on Sunday, Feb 22 at 4:00 PM.

Community Events & Socials (Eventbrite listings):
LGBTQIA+ Open Mic: Flamingos Coffee House, Feb 5, 19:00.

Q***r Diary (Leeds): Hyde Park Book Club, Feb 13, 19:30.

LGBTQIA+ Board Games Night: Flamingos Coffee House, Feb 18, 18:30.

18/10/2025

World Menopause Day is on October 18th each year. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about menopause and improving the health and well-being of women and others who experience it.

17/10/2025