CAIWU members at King's Chelsea in London have successfully stopped plans to rotate cleaners between buildings and working areas. Following the union's intervention, management confirmed that workers will retain their existing allocations and duties.

The London Living Wage has increased to £15.45 per hour, while the UK Real Living Wage has risen to £14.10. CAIWU calls on employers to ensure cleaners receive fair pay that reflects the rising cost of living.

Employment Rights Act 2025 Becomes Law The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, introducing significant reforms to UK employment law. The changes will be implemented in stages throughout 2026 and 2027.

CAIWU is demanding justice for Adriana Patricia Jimenez, a cleaner who worked for over 13 years for corporate executive Erica Gallo. The union has filed a legal complaint concerning unpaid holidays, pay below the legal minimum wage and alleged victimisation following Adriana's contact with her union.

CAIWU joined Somos Semillas, Expresión Inka and Movimientos London at Glastonbury Festival 2024, taking part in Terminal 1, a space dedicated to migrant experiences, cultural expression and solidarity under the message "No Human Is Illegal

Cleaners at The Royal Bank of Canada - 100 Bishopsgate in London face severe health and safety challenges aggravated by recent redundancy letters from outsourced management, behind which RBC masks its responsibility.

The Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union (CAIWU) Raises Concerns Over Unfair Reduction in Break Time Pay at Richemont - YNAP Charlton.

Protests planned outside the London Elizabeth Hotel for the failure to pay CAIWU member, Betty Ulloa, nearly £5,000 in lost earnings

CAIWU in conjunction with OCA Community kitchen holds baking course for young people

On Tuesday 21st February, the Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union’s (CAIWU) President, Luis Valencia Maffei, begins his final hearing at the Employment Tribunal against Regent Office Care Limited, his ex-employer.

A sub-contracted cleaner for Amazon is blocked from getting Amazon transport – leaving her to walk for an hour in the cold after 12-hour night shift.

CAIWU Christmas Message

Balloting for Strike Action at the University of East London begins today

This Friday 30th September 2022, the cleaners and porters at the ROH will commence a day of strike action over their pay and working conditions. The picket line will take place from midday to 8pm, with a rally at 4pm

Bruce Coker publishes article detailing the practice of outsourcing.

Information to members on the Bank Holiday on Monday 19th September to mark Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Meta office cleaner and CAIWU union representative, Guillermo Camacho, takes agency to Employment Tribunal following discrimination and unfair dismissal

Cleaners and Porters deliver Yes vote for Strike action at the Royal Opera House

Balloting for Strike Action at the Royal Opera House begins today.

CAIWU member Guillermo Camacho has been dismissed from Facebook

CAIWU statement on treatment of cleaners at Downing Street parties.

CAIWU protests outside the Royal Opera House for better Pay and Working Conditions.