in recent years. The problem has recently become acute, particularly in relation to anti-smoking legislation, which the CIU unsuccessfully lobbied MPs to exempt clubs from. The CIU has changed in recent years, and women are now allowed full membership rights. Some clubs have broadened their appeal by letting local community groups use the facilities. The Working Men's Club and Institute Unions HQ is in London. The current National Officials of the Union President - George Smith Vice President - Ken Roberts CMD AMC General Secretary - Kenneth D Green CMD AMC C&IU Clubs in Republic of Ireland City of Dublin Working Men's Club.(Former), Expelled from the union in 2019 for non payment of annual fees. References External links Homepage of the C&IU Club Historians Clubs and societies in the United Kingdom Working men's clubs 1862 establishments in the United Kingdom