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GSE 08-24 eir Contact Centres
On the 28th August, eir announced a decision by its owners NJJ to outsource some elements of customer support to their NJJ site in Portugal. The announcement was made just a day after the company reported very strong financial results, delivered in no small part by the dedication and hard work of members in the … Continued
GSG 25-24 CWU Members Benefit – Fuel Card
As previously advised the Communications Workers’ Union regularly explores opportunities to provide added benefits for members. We currently have in place for all members, the opportunity to avail of a Fuel Card which provides a 3 cent per litre discount for petrol and diesel at the fuel pump. I am pleased to advise that following … Continued
GSE 07-24 Parent’s Leave Update
As part of budget 2024, Parent’s Leave has been extended as of August 1st from 7 weeks to 9 weeks. Accordingly, Parent’s Leave allows for each parent to take 9 weeks leave during the first 2 years of a child’s life, or in the case of adoption, within 2 years of the placement of the … Continued
GSP 18-24 National Route Design Programme
Following the report to Biennial Delegate Conference we set out in GSP 10-24 issued in May, the revised process to apply for the next phase of redesigns under the An Post National Route Design Programme. As a follow up I have outlined below the progress made with a number of issues. NDRP Programme 2024 The … Continued