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Volume 10 Issue 30 Paragraphs 477-483 05 August 2005

SUMMARY
GENERAL
477 Headquarters Printing and Reprographic Services
478 CWU Retired Members' Summer School: 23 - 25 September 2005
479 Recruitment Literature Copyright Infringement
480 Road Traffic Accidents Whilst On Duty
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
481 Road Traffic Accidents Whilst On Duty
482 Low Level Letter Boxes Campaign
TELECOMS
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POSTAL
483 Recruitment Literature Copyright Infringement
LETTERS TO BRANCHES
363 28/07/05 STUC Conference - Steve Baguley
364 28/07/05 External Recruitment in BT Field Services - Ian Cuthbert
365 29/07/05 Criminal Convictions: Dismissal - Ray Ellis
366 29/05/05 FINE Project and South Yorkshire Trial - Ian Cuthbert
367 29/07/05 T&FSE Officerial Pictures - Jeannie Drake
368 29/07/05 EDM 548 - GS
369 29/07/05 Adjustment Analysis Centres (AACs) - Ian Cuthbert
370 29/07/05 BT Global Services GCS Grading - Bernard Roome
371 29/07/05 Bill McClory - Annual Leave cover arrangements - Bill McClory
372 01/08/05 O2 Pay - Consultative Ballot Result - Grace Mitchell
373 01/08/05 Hays Annual Leave - Sally Bridge
374 02/08/05 Pay Timetable - August 2005 Bank Holiday - Terry Pullinger
375 02/08/05 Anti-Privatisation Rally - 7th September - GS
376 02/08/05 Sharing Success - Dave Ward
377 02/08/05 CWU Youth Conference 2005 - Simon Sapper
378 02/08/05 Constituency Development Plan Agreements - GS
379 02/08/05 Future National Negotiations - Dave Ward
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GENERAL
477
Headquarters Printing and Reprographic Services
Branches and Representatives will wish to know that CWU Headquarters have recently acquired new reprographics equipment. The purpose of broadcasting this information is to inform you that we are now able to offer a print service to branches that we believe will be within a price range that you will find competitive. Amongst the services we can provide are colour or black & white posters, leaflets, booklets etc. It is not possible to produce a price list as prices will vary dependent on each individual job based on quantity, timescale, delivery requirements etc. If you would like more information about this service or wish to receive a quote for a particular piece of work then please ring or email Jacquie Winter, Acting Head of Post & Reprographics. 020 8971 7218, jwinter@cwu.org

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478
CWU Retired Members' Summer School: 23 - 25 September 2005
The CWU will be holding the first ever summer school for retired members at Alvescot over the weekend of 23-25 September. Those attending should be able to arrive at Alvescot by 5pm on Friday 23rd and the school will conclude with lunch on Sunday 25th. Subjects to be covered at the school include pensions - the role of pensions' trustees and other matters relevant to older members.
Branches are invited to send details of any retired members who wish to attend to Peter Dodd (SDGS Department,CWU HQ) by no later than 2 September 2005.

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479
Recruitment Literature Copyright Infringement
Branches need to be aware that if they embark on a membership recruitment campaign, any literature produced, especially when targeting a particular workplace or employer, should not breach any copyright legislation.
I have recently received correspondence from the Legal Department of a major Telecommunications Company, which threatens CWU with legal action, as a result of a recruitment publication produced by the CWU, which clearly used similar logos and slogans within the leaflet, which they allege is copyright infringement. In this particular case the situation has been resolved and I have been assured by the individuals responsible for the production of the leaflet, that it will no longer be used.
If Branches have any concerns regarding recruitment literature, then they should contact the Organising Department or Legal Services Department.
Any enquiries on the above paragraph should be referred to Mr Tony Rupa, Legal Services Officer, 150 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1RX.

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Road Traffic Accidents Whilst On Duty
Branches need to be aware that the Legal Services Department have recently dealt with an inquiry, whereby a member was involved in a road traffic accident whilst driving a Royal Mail vehicle on duty. The incident was subsequently reported to Royal Mail. However, the Employer then wrote to the member, indicating that there was a legal responsibility for him to report the accident to his own insurance company, irrespective of the accident being covered on Royal Mail's insurance. On taking legal advice, I have been informed that Royal Mail's request is in order and in fact, any person who is involved in a road traffic accident and irrespective of the circumstances is duty bound to report the details to their own Insurance Company and if they fail to do so then they are in breach of their insurance policy and acting fraudulently.
Any enquiries on the above paragraph should be referred to Mr Tony Rupa, Legal Services Officer, 150 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1RX.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY
481
TUC/CWU Hazards At Work Safety Reps Handbook
This is to give Branches and Safety Representatives advance notice that a new bound "Book Version" of "Hazards at Work" is due out in the autumn and that the existing "Ring-Binder" version is to be phased out. The new version will consist of around 380 pages in A4 format and it has been completely revamped to make it even more practical and user friendly than its predecessor. The TUC Union Health and Safety Specialists (UHSS) Committee has examined draft versions of the new publication and the previews have been extremely complementary. The new book will also be cheaper for unions that the existing "ring-binder" format and although the purchase of single copies direct from the TUC will be around £20 inc p&p, the CWU HQ Health, Safety & Environment Department is negotiating a "bulk purchase discount" arrangement and hopes to offer the publication to Branches and Safety Reps at a considerably reduced price. The Hazards At Work manual was adopted as the Official CWU Safety Reps Handbook some years ago and has become a very popular and successful publication amongst Safety Representatives.
The TUC's main reason for the change away from the current "ring-binder" version with its annual updates was that less and less updates were being purchased annually, leading the TUC to become concerned that as time passed more and more 'out of date' manuals were being held and used by Safety Reps and Trade Union Branches etc. Additionally, production of a more comprehensive bound edition could be done more cost effectively.
The aim will be to issue an updated version of the bound edition every two or three years.
"Hazards At Work" will continue to be provided as a resource for Safety Reps on TUC approved courses at a specially reduced price.
Branches and Safety Reps do not have to place orders now, however we will be issuing further information offering Branches and Safety Reps the opportunity to place orders once we have a firm delivery date from the TUC Printers.
The chapters of the new "Hazards At Work" Safety Reps Handbook are:

Any enquiries should be addressed to Dave Joyce, National Health & Safety Officer, quoting reference no. EX9.

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Low Level Letter Boxes Campaign
The following letter of support has been received from the National House Builders Association (NHBC) Standards Committee who have agreed to circulate their 18,000 plus professional house-builder subscribers.
"Dear Mr Joyce
Low Level Letter Boxes - European Standard BS EN 13724
I refer to the letter from Mr Farookhi to you dated 3 May.
The content of your letter dated 6 April has been discussed by both the NHBC Standards Review Group and ultimately the NHBC Standards Committee.
The Standards Committee considered that it would be best to bring the matter to the attention of house builders by an article in Standards Extra. I am enclosing a copy of the latest edition for you to gain an appreciation of it. This has a circulation of approximately 18,000 plus professional subscribers. It is likely that the letter box article will be published later in the year as our August/September edition is currently being finalised.
When it is published, I will of course send you a copy.
I hope that you find this an acceptable way forward and wish you every success in reducing the number of back injuries to your members.
Yours sincerely
Peter Crane
Head of Standards
National House Builders Association
cc. Intiaz Farookhi, Chief Executive"
Any enquiries should be addressed to Dave Joyce, National Health & Safety Officer, quoting reference No. C32.

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POSTAL
483
Logistics (Network) Pay Timetable - August 2005 Bank Holiday
Please find attached for the information of Branches, (PE18), a communication from the business detailing the pay arrangements for the 29th August 2005 Bank Holiday.
Any enquiries regarding this matter should be addressed to Terry Pullinger, Assistant Secretary, quoting the reference number 206.
Att: PE18

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