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The Communications Workers' Union (CWU) Ireland officially launched its contribution to UNI's Call Centre Action month with a visit to the head offices of Vodafone in Dublin.



The Union's Head of Organising, Ian McArdle, along with local union representatives Mike O'Connor, Pheilim Molly and Barry Myles met with Vodafone staff during a two day visit on the 21st and 22nd of October. The group met with new and existing members and put the 'It’s Your Call' materials to good use recruiting new members into the CWU.



Commenting on the visit Mr McArdle said 'The UNI materials are proving popular with the staff here in Vodafone which underlines the importance of UNI's involvement in this organising opportunity as well the importance of picking the right theme for the event itself. Call centre workers remain among the most vulnerable and poorly treated employees and only union membership will provide protection for those staff unlucky enough work in non-union or anti-union workplaces which is why this kind of activity is vital. By welcoming CWU here today Vodafone is demonstrating what can be achieved by working in partnership with a union.'



The CWU will continue its Call Centre Action Month activities in the coming weeks across the other centres where the union has grown its membership in recent years.