Welcome to CWU Capital Branch

We represent around 2,600 people working in the Telecoms & Financial Sector, who’s workplaces are in and around the London and London North West Area. The Communication Workers Union Is The Biggest Union For The Communications Industry In The UK With Almost 200,000 Members.​

Formed in January 1995 when the Union of Communication Workers joined forces with the National Communications Union, we represent members in postal, telecom, mobile, administrative and financial companies including Royal Mail Group, UK Mail and BT, Telefonica O2, Virgin Media, EE and Santander, as well as outsourcing company Capita. Our members’ expertise includes engineering, computing, clerical, mechanical, driving, retail, financial, call centre and manual skills.

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International Workers Memorial Day 2025

International Workers Memorial Day Monday 28th April 2025 Dear Colleagues, Every year more people are killed at work than in International Workers Memorial Day 2025

Stress Awareness Month – Solidarity starts with support

April is Stress Awareness Month, and at CWU Capital, we’re using this moment to highlight a truth we all know Stress Awareness Month – Solidarity starts with support

CWU Statement on Labour’s Benefit Cuts

Please find the CWU’s statement regarding the Labour Party’s recent decision on benefit reductions. Branches should note that on the CWU Statement on Labour’s Benefit Cuts

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