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 … Continued
TikTok has been accused of offering workers a “stark” choice between performance improvement plans or leaving their job. The Communications Workers’ Union said it strongly condemned the company’s “harsh” treatment of some workers. Its claims come after it was revealed last month that the Chinese online video-sharing platform planned to cut up to 300 jobs … Continued
Amazon has today launched its new dedicated website for Ireland – Amazon.ie. The company said that Irish customers can now shop a wide selection of over 200 million products with prices in euro, fast deliveries and easier returns. Irish businesses – small and large – including Barry’s Tea, Bewley’s, and Ella & Jo will also … Continued
‘We knew it was on the horizon, but were not aware of the scale’ – TikTok workers reeling from news of job losses The announcement they had been dreading for months was over, like a TikTok video, in a matter of seconds. Workers at the Chinese-owned social media giant knew redundancies were likely since early … Continued
We are urging CWU members to come out in force on Saturday 25th January, 1pm at Garden of Remembrance in Dublin. Trade Union bloc assembling at the Mandate office in Cavendish row from 12:30pm. Please see the below mail from Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. The current … Continued
NUJ Vigil Take Time to Remember and Protest Saturday 21st December 2024 Venue: Wolfe Tone Statue, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Time : Assemble 12.45, opposite Shelbourne Hotel Formal proceedings start at 1pm sharp* Friends, As we put the finishing touches to Christmas preparations at the weekend, the NUJ is urging Irish members to take time to remember … Continued
Colleagues, This General Election is critical to every member of the CWU, their families and communities. In this video, which I invite you to watch, I call on you to ask canvassers to support workers’ rights by signing the Respect at Work pledge which is outlined in the flyers you will have received. The next … Continued
“Ireland is the wild west when it comes to workers’ rights,” said Fionnuala Ní Bhrógáin on Monday as the trade union Respect at Work launched a campaign to make employment issues such as collective bargaining and recognition doorstep issues in the general election. The campaign is asking candidates to commit to backing workers’ rights legislation after … Continued
A group of trade unions will today launch its General Election pledge calling on the next government to respect workers’ rights. The ‘Respect at Work’ campaign is backed by SIPTU, the Financial Services Union (FSU), the Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) and Mandate. The campaign said it is approaching parties and candidates from across the political … Continued
This week’s landmark ruling by the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) banning captive audience meetings has exposed the weakness of workers’ rights in Ireland, the Respect at Work campaign has said. Captive audience meetings occur when employers mandate that workers attend meetings during which the company expresses its opinion on efforts to unionise. In … Continued
CWU has written to the Minister for Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform regarding payment of the pension increases due to our retired members. We have been informed that the process for payment of the pension increases is near fianalisation. CWU is calling on the Minister to make arrangements to have the payment made without … Continued
To mark the GAZA One Year of Israel’s Genocide, we are calling on our members especially the Dublin based Branches’ members to come along and join the March this Saturday, 5th Oct 1pm at Garden of Remembrance. A Trade Union bloc has been organized outside of the Mandate’s offices on Cavendish Row, let’s meet there … Continued
CWU Ireland would like to pay tribute to veteran trade unionist and friend, Andy Kerr, (former Deputy General Secretary of Telecoms & Financial Services), CWU UK, who sadly passed away recently. Andy will always hold a special place in our hearts. He leaves a proud legacy of all his achievements in the trade union movement, … Continued
The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) are holding a demonstration this Saturday 15 June, assembling at 12 noon in Bernardo Square on Dame Street (beside City Hall). The march destination is Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment on Kildare Street. The march access point for people with limited mobility is outside the Nassau Street entrance … Continued
The National Commemoration for Workers’ Memorial Day will take place on Monday, 29th April 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin. This commemoration will be led by ICTU and supported by Government, IBEC, the Health and Safety Authority and CIF. The General Secretary of ICTU, Owen Reidy, will be accompanied by the … Continued
Postman, Frank Donohoe, from the Dublin Postal Delivery Branch elected CWU President for a 2-year term The Communications Workers’ Union, representing workers across the postal/courier and eComms sectors, has elected its new President at its 12th Biennial Delegate Conference. Frank Donohoe, from the CWU’s Dublin Postal Delivery Branch has been elected CWU President for the … Continued
Dear Colleague, Further to our circular of 11th April (GSG 14-24), we wish to advise members that the planned Raise the Roof campaign rally scheduled for the 23rd April has been deferred, due to circumstances outside of the campaign’s control. We will advise members of future arrangements. Please bring this update to the attention of … Continued
By EAVAN MURRAY – Irish Independent A 999 emergency call taker has detailed the horrifying abuse she has suffered, including threats of rape and murder. Sharon Gill claims her employer BT, the telecommunications company that won the state contract to provide the “vital” Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS), simply told her to make a complaint … Continued
An Post has agreed a two-year pay agreement with the Communications Workers’ Union that provides for an 8% increase, paid in three phases. The first increase of 4% is effective from 1 January 2024, followed by another 3% from 1 January 2025 and a final 1% from 1 June 2025. The agreement will conclude on 31 December 2025. … Continued
Thousands of Eir and An Post workers are set for pay rises worth 4pc a year under new multi-year wage deals. A total of 3,500 workers at Eir will benefit from pay rises worth up to 11pc over 33 months, an average of almost 4pc a year. The Communications Workers Union said there will be … Continued
