Communication Workers Union

United Kingdom

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) is a trade union representing workers in the communications sector in the UK. It advocates for the rights and interests of its members across various parts of the communications industry.

CCI Score

71.09

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

CWU Urges DWP to Compensate WASPI Victims

The Communication Workers Union, joining other major unions, sent a strongly worded letter to Labour leader Keir Starmer demanding that the Department for Work and Pensions reverse its decision to deny compensation to women affected by state pension changes, highlighting severe government neglect and erosion of democratic accountability.

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Communication Workers Union is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

MAR

23

2025

CWU Urges DWP to Compensate WASPI Victims
85.00

The Communication Workers Union, joining other major unions, sent a strongly worded letter to Labour leader Keir Starmer demanding that the Department for Work and Pensions reverse its decision to deny compensation to women affected by state pension changes, highlighting severe government neglect and erosion of democratic accountability.
MAR

03

2025

Forced Labor, Global Supply Chains, and Workers’ Rights: A Boost for Labor Advocacy
83.92

The article discusses forced labor practices in global supply chains and the struggle for workers' rights. This aligns with the Communication Workers Union’s commitment to advocating for fair labor practices, highlighting the importance of robust protections for low-wage workers and immigrant labor. The event underscores the need to resist authoritarian exploitation of workers and supports the union’s broader fight for human rights.
+85

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 23

The article’s focus on forced labor and the rights of low-wage workers ties directly into the 'Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices' category. This positive rating reflects the union’s alignment with efforts to strengthen labor protections and counter exploitative practices linked to authoritarian policies. Such advocacy helps empower workers and resist structures that enable authoritarian exploitation of labor.

The Big Idea: Forced Labor, Global Supply Chains, and Workers’ Rights
SEP

25

2020

Political Donation to Labour Party Supports Anti-Authoritarian Values
44.34

On 25 September 2020, the Communication Workers Union donated £500.01 to the Labour Party, demonstrating support for a political force typically aligned with progressive, anti-authoritarian values. This donation, though modest in amount, reinforces the CWU's commitment to backing political movements that oppose fascism and right-wing authoritarianism.
+70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 23

The Communication Workers Union’s donation of £500.01 to the Labour Party aligns with progressive efforts to counter fascist tendencies and authoritarian policy stances. By financially supporting a party that has historically promoted worker rights and social justice, the CWU contributes positively to the opposition against far-right authoritarianism. Although the donation is relatively small, its political significance is notable in the context of supporting movements that advocate for broad social equity and resistance to corporate and political abuses of power.

POLITICAL DONATIONS DATABASE : Communication Workers Union to Labour Party – UKPOL.CO.UK