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Welcome to the home page of the Birmingham Branch of the Communication Workers Union, feel free to use the link's for the other pages.                      ( Last Updated :- 18/08/06 )

For Unbiased news and views go to the links page(links provided by Gus Alleyne)

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THE BRANCH HAS ORGANISED 2 COACH TRIPS
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    TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON THE 22 MAY 06 IN BOURNEMOUTH AT THE COST OF £7.00 EACH
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TO BLACKPOOL ON THE 22ND OF JUNE 06 AT THE COST OF £5.00 EACH
IF YOUR ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT THE BRANCH OFFICE ON 0121 233 2422

 

PRODUCTIVITY BEFORE SAFETY ?
We are told that B.T. would Never put productivity before the safety of it's Employees, A statement that we would whole-heartedly applaud! and we feel sure that B.T. would take a Very dim view of Any Manager who chose to ignore this. The Birmingham Branch Assures its Member's that where this can be proven, we would seek redress at the most senior levels. If you believe that this is taking place...please contact the branch office Immediately.

DEFECTIVE  VEHICLES
IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR COMPANY VEHICLE TO BE DEFECTIVE ie: WORN OR DAMAGED TYRES, WORN BRAKES etc…..DO NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT ON THE ROAD UNTIL YOU HAVE CONTACTED YOUR MANAGER FOR GUIDANCE! REMEMBER THAT YOU THE DRIVER COULD BE PROSECUTED BY THE AUTHORITIES (POLICE/VEHICLE INSPECTORATE) IF YOU KNOWINGLY CONTINUE TO USE A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY. THE B.T. DRIVERS HANDBOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE INTRANET AND ALL MEMBERS SHOULD FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED WITHIN IT. IF ANY MANAGER INSISTS THAT YOU TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT ON THE ROAD IN A DEFECTIVE STATE…RING THE BRANCH OFFICE IMMEDIATELY!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DRIVERS: Use of Hand Held Mobiles   (Click Here)

"Members are reminded of the necessity to carry out on site risk assessments in every instance". accidents do happen make sure it not to you or someone else because of you. The three men in this van were very very lucky. (click here) They were parked when this happened.

LAPTOP'S :- Very Important !!
Laptops Safety & Security
Regarding the use of laptops in BT, the policy of the Birmingham Branch is to advise members:
1.      Not to use it in their vehicles.
2.      Not to use it in the street.
3.      Not to use it in a customer’s premises or other buildings until:
a)      A suitable and sufficient health and safety risk assessment has been carried out under the 1992 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and;
A security risk assessment has been carried out fully in line with BT policy.

click here ----> Theft of laptops from vehicles
click here ----> Operation Cairns 
The Official Opening Of The Tim Tolley Learning Centre .
The Tim Tolley Learning Centre Has many Courses That You Can Attend Including Computer Training And Languages (Spanish ETC) Please Contact The Office If You Wish To Enrol

BRANCH MEETING
The next branch meeting is
on 12/09/06. at the B.U.S. club Gough st :- 7pm start.
 

"IMPORTANT"
The Branch Officers strongly advise members not to carry out any work, that they have not received the proper accredited training to enable them to carry out such work in a SAFE and CORRECT manner. Any member who is "pressurized" to do so must contact the branch IMMEDIATELY.

UNSOLICITED MAIL
"Fed up with junk mail" you can remove yourself from mailing list's. By visiting this site (click here) ---> www.mpsonline.org.uk

EDUCATION
This years education program for the Unions education centre at Alvescot is now in the office. Give the office a ring if you're interested. 

Our branch office is located at:
fifth floor
500C Telephone House
Newhall Street
Birmingham B1.


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Phone 0121 233 4222.
Fax 0121 233 1655.
Email contact@cwubrumext.org.uk

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