2026 Biennial Conference

The 13th Biennial Conference of the CWU

will take place on 

Wednesday, 13th & Thursday, 14th May 2026 in The Clayton Hotel, Ballinode, Co. Sligo

DEADLINE DATES

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GSG 16-25 13th Biennial Conference 2026

• Delegates to Conference Form 2026

• NEC Nomination Form 2026

• NEC Mgrs Nomination Form 2026

• NEC WP Nomination Form 2026

• Private Sector Panel Nomination Form 2026

• Standing Orders Nomination Form 2026

• Hotel Accommodation Forms 2026

• Expense Form Scale A&C 2026 -eComms & Mgrs only

Motions:

12 Noon on Friday 6^th March 2026.

 Rule Change:

Amendments to Rules for the Agenda of the 13^th Biennial Conference must be received in writing by the General Secretary, at the address below, not later than 12 Noon on Friday 6^th March 2026.

Amendments to Motions:

Tuesday 10th March 2026.

AMENDED MOTIONS 4:00pm on Monday 16^th March 2026.

Standing Orders Committee:

The members of the Standing Orders Committee 2026 are: Pat Delaney Chairperson, Paul Darcy, Tom Prendergast, Andrew Keehan, Joel Potts and Lee Cassells.

Guidelines on Motions and Amendments, issued by the Standing Orders Committee, are included herewith.

Guidelines on Motions & Amendments

Delegates to Conference:

The name(s) (including first name for identification badge),  on the attached form not later than 12 Noon on Friday 6^th March 2026.

Substitute Delegates:

Branches should note that the name(s) (including first name for identification badge) and addresses of Substitute Delegates to Conference  not later than 12 Noon on Friday 6^th March 2026.

Branches should note that the names of Substitute Delegates submitted after this date will not be accepted.

Nominees for National Executive Council:

12 Noon on Friday 6^th March 2026.

Nominees for Standing Orders Committee 2028:

12 Noon on Friday 6^th March 2026.

National Executive Report:

23rd April 2026