CWU Members Surgery Podcast CWU Leeds No1 Amalgamated Branch

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?!