Your worries are removed when you use the free, high quality, legal advice and assistance offered by the CWU.

Damages / Personal Injury - If you are injured in an accident, in or out of work, we can take up the case if there is a claim against a third party. Either contact the office or ring the Head Office helpline on 0800 8046674.

Criminal Injury - If you are the victim of an unprovoked assault then the union can assist with a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

Industrial Tribunals - If you have been unfairly dismissed or discriminated against unlawfully, your first source of Union assistance will be your Branch. If we are unable to resolve the matter through the internal disciplinary or grievance processes, you may have a right to take it to an Employment Tribunal. However, as this is a legal process, any request for Union representation would have to be referred to the Employment Law Department for consideration. Remember that there are strict time limits for all tribunal applications and and so such requests must be brought to your Branch Secretary immediately

Legal Help Hotline - You are entitled to  free advice using our Legal Help Hotline - 0800 8046674

Disability Benefit - If you become disabled following an accident at work you may be eligible for disability benefit. We can represent you if you wish to appeal against your assessment.

Drivers Protection Scheme - If you are charged with a road traffic offence whilst driving an official vehicle the Union will consider legal assistance where there is a clear defence to the charges.

CWU Road Assist - The scheme provides assistance for you, and your immediate dependants, should you be involved in a road traffic accident that is not your fault

Criminal Defence on Duty - If you are charged with a criminal offence at work, and you can't get legal aid to cover all your costs, the Union may be able to help.

Bandit Attack - If you are robbed on duty carrying company cash, the Union's Bandit Attack Insurance Scheme pays out a weekly sum for up to a total of 104 weeks of sick leave and a capital sum in the event of death.

Will Making / Conveyancing Service - A free will service and discounted conveyancing are available through our Legal Services Department. Tel. 0208 971 7444.