Events
Catch up on our latest events here
Sunday - November 2nd 2025
Colada Morada y Guagua de Pan
On 2 November 2025, CAIWU hosted a Colada Morada event, bringing members and their families together to share this traditional Ecuadorian drink and spend time as a community.
The event was an opportunity to celebrate Ecuadorian culture and traditions while bringing members together outside the workplace.
Saturday - May 2nd 2026
Members' meeting
On 2 May, CAIWU organised a monthly members' meeting at our London office, bringing workers together to share experiences, discuss workplace issues and receive updates on ongoing union campaigns.
The meeting provided a space for members to raise concerns, exchange ideas and take an active role in the union.
Saturday - July 4th 2026
Members' picnic
On 4 July, CAIWU organised a summer picnic at Burgess Park, bringing members and their families together for an afternoon of food, conversation and good company.
The picnic was an opportunity to relax, spend time together outside the workplace and strengthen the sense of community and solidarity within our union.
Saturday - August 9th 2025
CAIWU Beach Day at Margate Main Sands
On 9 August, CAIWU organised a Beach Day at Margate Main Sands, bringing members together for a day by the seaside.
It was an opportunity for members and their families to relax, enjoy the beach and spend time together outside of work. Activities like this help strengthen our union community and build connections between members beyond the workplace.
Thursday - November 6th 2025
Mobilisation Against the Privatisation of Public Companies in Colombia
On 6 November 2025, CAIWU General Secretary Alberto Durango took part in a mobilisation in Colombia against the privatisation of public companies.
During the mobilisation, Alberto was interviewed about the demonstration and the importance of defending public services.
Wednesday - May 1st 2024
International Workers' day 2024
On 1 May 2024, CAIWU organised a special event to commemorate International Workers' Day. Members came together and travelled by bus through the streets of London, celebrating the history, struggles and achievements of workers.
The event was an opportunity to bring our members together, make our union visible across the city and celebrate the solidarity and collective action at the heart of the trade union movement.
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Saturday - October 211th 2023
Holiday Entitlement and Authorized Absences
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 at CAIWU, Mayday Rooms, 88 Fleet Street, EC4Y 1DH.
We invite you to participate in this workshop in which we will share all the information related to holidays and authorized absence requests with employers. It is important that we know our rights and obligations in the process.
To book your place, please call 07517 799 510.
Places are limited!
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Friday - November 6th 2023
Trade Union Representative Training
Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.
We are holding the next round of our trade union representative training. The training will be online via Microsoft Teams. If you wish to apply or require more information please contact cases@caiwu.org.uk.