The Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) has announced its decision to formally close its account with X, formerly Twitter, accusing the platform of being anti-worker, anti-union, and anti-democratic.
At its Biennial Spring Seminar, the CWU said that as a union representing workers in the communications and tech sectors, it is essential that it disengages from a platform that now functions as what it described as a broadcaster for misinformation and propaganda.
The union also expressed concerns about X’s lack of effective content moderation, recent changes to its terms of service, and the rise in hate speech and toxic rhetoric on the platform.
Moving forward, the CWU said it will continue to engage with members and the wider public through channels including BlueSky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
“Our departure from X is a deliberate step in support of a communications strategy that reflects our union’s core values and ethos,” said CWU National Officer Carol Scheffer.
X has been contacted for comment.
Source: RTE News
