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What people say about Climate Solidarity

"This has been a really valuable experience that has increased my confidence in taking action in the workplace. "

Diane Cadman, UCU, York
"I feel confident that I could start a Climate Action group in my workplace. I liked the idea of a short term commitment. "

Sue Anderson, PCS member
"Brilliant meeting, well structured and presented. "

James Samuels, CWU member
"Union membership is a voluntary action based on social justice – if you believe in the union you believe in Climate Solidarity "

Tim Winton, Prospect member
"This is a powerful win-win. It raises awareness, upskills participants, generates engagement and above all delivers results for all stakeholders. "

Simon Sapper, Assistant Secretary, CWU
"I am very impressed with the Action Group pack - not only will it be useful in the context of setting up an action group, but also to influence those not particularly interested in climate change. "

Lucy McMinn, PCS member
"It was inspiring to be a part of a workshop with so many various groups who care about climate change "

Liby Edwards, Transport for London

CWU youth get active

Submitted by admin on Tue, 18/05/2010 - 1:54pm

Campaign Blog

The CWU Eastern Regional Youth Committee has decided to use its regional education event to run a weekend-long Climate Solidarity training course. It will open up the event to all the CWU Eastern regional committees, to promote awareness of environmental issues and encourage the formation of Climate Solidarity action groups.

Eastern Regional Youth Secretary, Richard Wilkins is keen that Climate Solidarity be a top priority for the youth committee and the region as a whole. Richard has been working hard with Climate Solidarity project worker Maeve Kennedy, Eastern Regional Secretary Paul Moffat, and the CWU Education & Training department, to put together what is expected to be a highly successful event.

Richard commented: “When I heard that the CWU had signed up to the Climate Solidarity program I felt that as a committee we could support this important issue in every way possible, but to have the support of Paul Moffat and the whole of the Eastern Region is fantastic. Hopefully this can be the first of many schools run across the CWU to raise awareness of Climate Change and how it is affecting everyone”.

Paul added, “When Richard first broached the subject of holding a joint youth event, I wanted to support the Youth Committee and Climate Solidarity, opening it up to the whole of the Eastern Region as it should be a priority for everyone within the region, the CWU and society. I am very supportive of the regional event and I know that the weekend will be great success; we are hoping that this will be the pilot for all regions to take up the opportunity of holding such weekends to highlight Climate change and step up to Climate Action Groups across the CWU. My thanks to Richard for sowing the seeds for the event, together with the Regional Youth Committee and the Eastern Region. I am looking forward to being in a position to offer everyone a chance to attend the first event of this kind to promote awareness and action for Climate Solidarity".

In addition to a speaker from COIN (Climate Outreach Information Network), the lead partner in the Climate Solidarity project, Richard also hopes to have speakers from both Royal Mail and BT, to explain and answer questions about the environmental policy of each company. It is anticipated there will be some Climate Solidarity action groups up and running by the time the course takes place and Richard is keen to have an action group leader attend to share their experience of setting up and taking part in a group.

Climate Solidarity project worker, Maeve Kennedy said "From my perspective as Climate Solidarity project worker, it is great to see a motivated youth committee leading the way in their region on such an important issue". Details of the course and how to book your place, will be sent out shortly, by the CWU Education & Training Dept. Maeve can be contacted at cwu@climatesolidarity.org.uk or on 07590 245 269

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CWU and raising enviroment awarness

Submitted by Darrell H on Sat, 14/08/2010 - 7:59pm.

The CWU broke new ground on this issue in July last year with a week long CWU and raising enviroment awarness course at their newly refurbished and eco friendly education centre in Oxfordshire. It brought together a very good cross section of CWU activists. We had a good split between regions/postal/telecoms. There was a political officer area safety rep local level safety reps regional safety reps regional project workers and IR reps.

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SAS Motivocean Beach Clean and Watersports Tour 19-30/08/2010

Submitted by Steve Brown on Thu, 22/07/2010 - 9:49pm.

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This August, SAS will be promoting the link between coastal environmental protection and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games through its event ‘Motivocean - Beach Clean & Sports Tour’. SAS will be holding events right around the UK.

Motivocean is SAS’s most ambitious beach clean tour to date SAS and offers volunteers between 16-25 years old the opportunity to access and experience exciting sports, including surfing and some Olympic sports, by participating in the protection of the very environment that facilitates them – our beaches & oceans. The sea and coastal environment are a vital component of so many sporting activities from sailing to surfing, windsurfing to volley ball,and through this initiative SAS aims to reinforce and build awareness, linking sport and protection of the environment.
16-25 YEAR OLD VOLUNTEERS PLEASE SUPPORT THESE EVENTS

Steve Brown-Environment Rep
CWU-South Devon and Cornwall Branch

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CWU promoting Surfers Against Sewage-Beach Cleans28July-3Aug2010

Submitted by Steve Brown on Fri, 30/07/2010 - 9:39am.

We are calling for volunteers to help us clean beaches at 11 locations around the UK, so if you value your beach as much as we do, please come along and join in. In 2009 we welcomed over 600 volunteers who helped us remove over 2 tonnes of litter from the 6 beaches visited. With your support we are aiming to make this year‘s tour more successful than ever, attracting even more supporters and removing even more unwanted litter from our nation’s beautiful beaches.
GO To www.sas.org.uk for up to date listings of locations

• 29th July, East Witterings (in front of the Surf Café), 3pm – 7pm
• 30th July, Isle of Wight, Compton Beach (Hanover Point car park), 3pm – 7pm
• 31st July, Pembrokeshire, Newgale Beach (Newgale House Car Park) 3pm- 7pm
• 1st August, Widemouth (Beach Car Park), 3pm – 7pm
All beach cleaners will get a free Barefoot/SAS Volunteers t-shirt and, as a thank you for their time, there will be a free BBQ on the beach, washed down with samples of the Barefoot Wines, giving us all the chance to reflect on a job well done
Andy Cummins, campaign officer, SAS, said “Starting at 3pm, the afternoon clean-up sessions will kick off with a full introduction and briefing from the respected eco-campaigners at SAS. Each volunteer will then be given gloves and a rubbish bag and the marine litter-picking will commence. All volunteers need bring is suitable clothing for the weather.
Hope you can support any of the events.

THESE EVENTS ARE OPEN TO ALL AGE GROUPS