A programme that aims to help more disabled people start or stay in work.
ADHD In Children & Teenagers
ADHD symptoms include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
Adoptive Parents: Rights To Leave & Pay
Eligible employees can take paid leave when a child is newly placed for adoption.
Agency Workers Rights
Equal treatment in terms of basic working and employment conditions.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Information on a number of conditions that are classified as neurodevelopmental disorders.
BAME Officer Toolkit
The role of a BAME Officer is something that is very important within the CWU and this position is also enshrined within the Union’s Rule Book.
BAME Officer Toolkit (Dyslexia Friendly)
The role of a BAME Officer is something that is very important within the CWU and this position is also enshrined within the Union’s Rule Book.
BT Passport Scheme
A scheme to document the requirements of employees who have special needs that impact on their working life.
Bullying & Harassment Helpline Poster
The Bullying & Harassment Helpline is available 5 days a week, 9am to 5pm.
CWU Anti-Racism Framework
The CWU is proud of its record in fighting racism. In producing a statement that sets out our values we
have set a foundation from which we now need to build upon
Declaring My Disability
As a person with a disability, you have rights to be protected from discrimination but you need to declare it
to ensure the protection of the law.
Declaring My Disability (Dyslexia Friendly)
As a person with a disability, you have rights to be protected from discrimination but you need to declare it to ensure the protection of the law.
Disability Confident Scheme
Supporting employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to the workplace.
Disability Rights & The Equality Act 2010
This booklet takes a closer look at the rights of workers with disabilities.
Disability Toolkit
Support and guidance for representatives who have an interest in disability rights within the workplace.
Disability Toolkit (Dyslexia Friendly)
Support and guidance for representatives who have an interest in disability rights within the workplace.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a long-term condition that can have a significant impact on your life.
Equality Act 2010 Fact Sheet
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It sets out the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone.
Equality Leads Structure
A new way of working and engaging.
Equality Officer Toolkit
The CWU is committed to supporting our Equality Officers and making sure you have all the training and information you need.
Equality Officer Toolkit (Dyslexia Friendly)
The CWU is committed to supporting our Equality Officers and making sure you have all the training and information you need.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
FMS is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body.
Harassment In The Workplace
The CWU does not tolerate harassment, bullying or discrimination.
Hidden Disabilities
1 in 5 people in the UK have a disability - 80% of these have a hidden disability. Everyone deserves to be treated
with dignity and respect.
Hidden Disabilities (Dyslexia Friendly)
1 in 5 people in the UK have a disability - 80% of these have a hidden disability. Everyone deserves to be treated
with dignity and respect.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS is thought to affect up to one in five people at some point in their life.
Learning Needs Survey (Template)
Template learning needs survey to assist ULRs in researching learner needs.
LGBT+ Officer Toolkit
LGBT+ activists work to defend and extend the rights of LGBT+ members and the LGBT+ community.
LGBT+ Officer Toolkit (Dyslexia Friendly)
LGBT+ activists work to defend and extend the rights of LGBT+ members and the LGBT+ community.
Maternity Rights (For BT Employees)
Maternity Rights fact sheet for CWU members who work in BT.
Maternity Rights (Post Office Employees)
Maternity leave information for CWU members who work for Post Office Limited.
Maternity Rights (Quadrant Employees)
Maternity leave information for CWU members who work for Quadrant Catering.
Maternity Rights (Royal Mail Employees)
Maternity leave information for CWU members who work for Royal Mail.
Menopause Toolkit
Toolkit from Wales TUC to help officers and reps to represent members affected by the menopause.
Mentoring Guide
This guide provides a structured approach to the CWU’s Mentoring Exchange Scheme.
New Mothers, Parents & Carers
Supporting activists in the CWU: Guidance for branches.
New Mothers, Parents & Carers (Dyslexia Friendly)
Supporting activists in the CWU: Guidance for branches.
Paternity Leave & Pay
A summary of some of the rights enjoyed by CWU members.
Prostate Cancer
More than 47,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year.
Raising Concerns (Royal Mail Members)
Royal Mail's new single approach for all concerns and complaints, be it Bullying & Harassment or a Grievance.
Recruiting CWU Members
Workshops to increase the skills, knowledge and confidence of CWU reps when recruiting new members into the CWU.
Request For Leave Linked To Religious Observance
Every year, our department is approached by members about requests for leave linked to religious holidays.
Rosa Parks Poster
We actively campaign to end racism, discrimination and the abuse of human rights.
Sexual Harassment Has No Age
Poster 2 of 6: 62% of women aged between 25 and 34 experience sexual harassment in the workplace.
Sexual Harassment Has No Disability
Poster 5 of 6: 68% of women who have a disability reported having been sexually harassed at work.
Sexual Harassment Has No Gender
Poster 1 of 6: Over 50% of women and 4% of men experience sexual harassment in the workplace, yet 4 out of 5 people do not report it.
Sexual Harassment Has No Identity
Poster 3 of 6: 2 in 3 LGBT+ workers have experience sexual harassment in the workplace.
Sexual Harassment Has No Race
Poster 4 of 6: 37% of Black and ethnic women state race and gender as the reason for experiencing verbal abuse.
Sexual Harassment Is Not Banter
Poster 6 of 6: Nearly a million adults are sexually assaulted each year in England and Wales.
Sexual Harassment Toolkit For Members
Speak up, speak out. Break the silence.
Sexual Harassment Toolkit For Reps & Branches
Speak up, speak out. Break the silence.
Statutory Maternity Rights
Pregnant employees are entitled to take up to 52 weeks maternity leave.
ULR Toolkit
Guide to provide CWU Union Learning Reps with the basics.
ULR Toolkit (Dyslexia Friendly)
Dyslexia friendly guide to provide CWU Union Learning Reps with the basics.
Union Learning Poster (amendable)
Poster to promote union learning with amendable contact details.
Union Learning Poster (generic)
Poster to promote union learning.
Use Of Language In The Workplace
Guidance and advice regarding the use of language in the workplace.
What’s My Race Got To Do With It?
This booklet explains to CWU members why monitoring ethnicity is important and how it
can improve the lived experiences for all.
Women’s Officer Toolkit
We are committed to making sure our women officers have all the support, training and information they need.
Women’s Officer Toolkit (Dyslexia Friendly)
We are committed to making sure our women officers have all the support, training and information they need.