Legal Services

Free initial legal advice is available to CWU members

0870 1500 300             Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield S3 8DT

To register a claim call Freephone 0800 804 6674 or visit www.cwuaccidenthelpline.com/

For free legal advice (on non-work related issues) contact the CWU Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 804 6674. You will be required to provide your membership number and branch details. Don't know your membership number? Contact the Branch Office

Death Benefit
A death grant of £604 is paid to the nominated beneficiary following the death of any current member.

Please ensure that you advise the branch of any change of nominee.

Next of kin should contact the branch office in the first instance. Any queries, please contact Linda @ lmcnamara@cwu.org.

Other Membership Services

The arrangements listed below are always under review in order to provide the best possible range of services to members. For further information on any of these services contact Chris Tapper on 0208 9717 331 or at ctapper@cwu.org

Insurance
The Communication Workers Friendly Society (CWFS) offers a range of insurance services. The CWFS was founded by Post Office trade unionists one hundred years ago and was part of the union until legislation determined that there had to be greater independence. It remains an integral part of the CWU and is run as an entirely non-profit making service. CWFS can be contacted on Freephone 0800 064 0654.
 

Do You Or Anyone You Know Have a Policy with CWFS?

Motor, Home, Travel and Pet Insurance.
UIA Insurance provide great value insurance products for CWU members, retired members and their families.As a mutual insurer, UIA reinvests any profits in order to keep premiums low and offer preferential rates on all our products. For details, click on the logo above or contact UIA Insurance on 0800 013 22 98 quoting reference CWEB.

Win a luxurious short break in Venice
Enter UIA's fabulous free prize draw and you could win yourself a three-night break for two at the exceptional five star Luna Baglioni situated on the Piazza San Marco in Venice.

Income Protection Insurance
Union Income Benefit (UIB) works with us at CWU to protect your most important asset - your earnings. Already bringing greater financial security to over 150,000 CWU members, UIB offers a range of quality protection plans at affordable prices:
 
Income Protection Insurance Your take-home salary every month for up to 2 years if you are off work due to accident, illness or injury.
Critical Illness Cover A tax-free cash lump sum if you contract any of 22 serious illnesses including cancer, a stroke or a heart attack.
Life Cover Financial security for those who are dependent on you in the event or your death or if you are terminally ill.
For more information click on the above logo, and for your no-obligation quote call Freephone 0800 028 2801 today.
 

Financial Services
The CWU has negotiated a range of financial benefits exclusive to CWU members. These include personal loans and CWU credit cards. 

Credit Card

The Communication Workers Union Platinum MasterCard

Motor Breakdown Service
The CWU offers an excellent and economic motor breakdown service through its endorsed supplier Autonational Rescue. Contact Autonational Rescue direct on 0845 702 3840 for full details.

Leisuretime is the great-value travel service for CWU members and their families. Voted Travel Agent of the Year for the past 8 years, you can rely on Leisuretime for outstanding savings, choice and service. They offer everything from UK Breaks to Faraway Places and traditional packages to tailor made arrangements. Before you book your holiday, give Leisuretime a call on 08707 606070  or visit them at www.leisuretimedirect.co.uk

Car Leasing
The CWU has a car leasing agreement with Freeway Ltd. Call 0845 850 0403 for more details.

National Car Rental - Affinity Programme
Competitive car and van hire rates exclusively for CWU members. Check details of the National Car rental affinity leisure programme here.

HOME BENEFITS
CRYSTAL Home Improvements
Freedom from Exterior Home Maintenance! For Good.
A special deal is being trailed initially for all CWU members and their close families living in the London, South East and Eastern area. At the conclusion of this trial other areas of the UK will be discussed.

Crystal will deliver;
· Savings of up to 40% OFF their entire range of windows, doors and roofline products, including fascias, soffits, bargeboards, guttering and downpipes.
· PLUS savings of up to 20% OFF Crystal's new range of garage doors and roller shutter garage doors!
· BUY NOW, PAY LATER with competitive finance from Black Horse
· A 10 year, no quibble guarantee, high quality products and expert installation, provide the best and most affordable way for members to complete their homes. Fensa and GGF approved. Approved Installers to Local Authorities.

So, no more risky climbing ladders, scraping or painting and no more flaking paintwork, damp , rot or draughts. Reduce exterior home maintenance to an occasional wipe down with a damp cloth. For the best deal, call the CWU/Crystal Hotline on 0800 409 6094 or visit our website. Friendly and courteous service is guaranteed.

Fensa and GGF members.
For full details and a free online quotation visit our site on www.crystalwindows.co.uk/cwu.
Typical APR 19.4% (variable). All finance is subject to status.

Union Energy
Endorsed by over 50 trade unions for its excellent value, Union Energy was established to provide cheaper gas and electricity to trade union members six years ago and the company, whose fuel is supplied by ScottishPower, has already attracted thousands of union members.

In addition to initial savings and on-going competitive prices, Union Energy customers also benefit from free Payment Protection** worth up to £400. In the event of either voluntary or compulsory redundancy, a customer's energy account will be credited with up to £400 (£200 for gas and £200 for electricity) to pay their energy bills when they need help the most.

There is very little hassle involved in switching to Union Energy. No new pipes, cables or meters are required so there is no disruption to your home, and you can even switch over the phone to avoid filling in an application form.  What's more, in the unlikely event that customers are unhappy with the service, they just need to give Union Energy 28 days' notice and they are free to switch to another energy supplier.

To find out how much you could save, call Union Energy on 0800 027 9000.

Union Energy has launched a new initiative to reward existing customers with £15 of Marks & Spencer vouchers every time they introduce a friend or colleague to Union Energy who then becomes a gas and electricity customer. For further information on the "Introduce a friend" scheme, existing customers should call Mike Jones on 020 7467 1274 or email: mjones@tuc.org.uk.