LTB 230/25 - Branch Ballot Procedures

No. 230/25

24th October 2025

TO: ALL BRANCHES

Dear Colleagues,

BRANCH BALLOT PROCEDURES

Branches will be aware that when requested, CWU HQ has conducted ballots for Branch elections. Over the past few years an increasing number of Branches have used this option where they have required an election(s) to be held following the close of the nominations for a particular position(s).

There are still however a significant number of Branches who conduct their own elections. Although most are experienced in the processes involved, given the number of new Branch Officials, it is important to ensure updated guidelines for ballot procedures are reissued to Branches. This is especially relevant as we near the time when elections will be held and ballots required.

Branch Committees are responsible for agreeing and ensuring the publication of their own ballot timetables and regulations, but there is a need for clarification to be provided for certain elements of the balloting procedure.

The previous guidance has therefore been amended and updated to ensure there is clarity around particular matters, with the attached guidelines for Branch balloting procedures being endorsed at the meeting of the NEC on 22/23 October 2025.

Branches should ensure these are brought to the attention of members of the Branch Committee and adopted as elections are held in the future.

Any enquiries should be addressed to dwilshire@cwu.org or on 0208 971 7368

Tony Kearns

Senior Deputy General Secretary

LTB 230/25 – Branch Ballot Procedures

Att: Branch Ballot Procedures September 2025