Halligans are promoting the CWU Life and Specified Illness schemes from today. There is a six-week entry window open to all new members. In addition, anyone under the age of forty that joins receives 9 MONTHS’ FREE COVER for both Life and Illness. There will also be a Special Draw on 11th July for a Fit … Continued
On the 10th February 2022, I outlined the terms of a two year pay agreement, which was accepted overwhelmingly in a nationwide ballot of members in An Post. Since then, the two-phase pay increases totalling 5% have been paid by An Post, further agreement on improvements to Pension have been achieved. Since the initial pay … Continued
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has for many years been to the fore in marking International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) which takes place every year on the 28th April. This is an important date worldwide for all interested in the safety, health and welfare of people at work and to remember people killed or … Continued
Members of the GMB union at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Coventry will walk out this Sunday for three days with further strikes planned from April 21st to 23rd. This is as a result of a long running pay dispute with ballots under way in five other Amazon depots. There is a strong message here … Continued
The CWU is delighted to congratulate Google Korea Union on its successful establishment of a labour union with the Korea Finance & Service Workers Union (KFSWU). A brave and important step has been taken by Google Korea Union to protect rights and interests of unionised Googlers. We are aware of the difficulties Googlers are facing … Continued
Solar energy plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change, which is critical to protecting humans, wildlife, and ecosystems. Solar energy can also improve air quality and reduce water use from energy production. With the installation of over 100 solar panels on the roof of Headquarters, CWU is doing it’s … Continued
Syndicom the trade union that represents these workers have stated “Our members at Google Zurich and all employees joining the walkout are showing solidarity with those laid off,” CWU Ireland also sends messages of Solidarity to Syndicom Members and Google Workers. If you are employed in the Tech sector, join the CWU: https://www.joincwu.ie/ #tech #telecoms … Continued
Meta has announced a new round of layoffs with concerns over the impact on Irish Jobs. This is another blow to the tech sector and once again establishes the need for workers to join a union. The CWU can offer you the support that you need. If you are employed in the Tech sector then … Continued
Would you like to see for yourself the situation in the West Bank? Would you like to stay in Bethlehem city and visit Jerusalem, Hebron and Ramallah? Would you like to meet with Palestinian and Israeli groups and individuals, working for peace and justice in the region, and hear what they’ve got to say? A … Continued
To: Dave Ward General Secretary Communications Workers’ Union Dear Dave, I am writing to express the heartfelt solidarity of the Communications Workers’ Union in Ireland, and of our members across all sectors, with your important industrial action. We observe with admiration the manner in which your members are conducting their campaign and the strength and … Continued
CWU members to strike on dates around Black Friday and Christmas after spurning ‘final’ pay offer up to 9% CWU union says Royal Mail proposals will spell ‘its degradation from a national institution into an unreliable, Uber-style gig economy company’. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPA Strikes by postal workers around Black Friday and in the run-up to Christmas are … Continued
Raise the roof is organising a public meeting on housing in the Woodquay Venue Dublin 8 on November 23rd at 18.00. If you would like to attend the meeting, you can register here: https://forms.office.com/r/wur0DaJ3KZ The following is the list of speakers on the night: Rebecca Moynihan – Labour Party spokesperson on housing Bríd Smith – … Continued
Privatised water services result in higher costs and poorer services for the public. Public ownership of water services ensures safe and sustainable access to water for everyone. A referendum would help protect Irish water services from any future attempt at privatisation, providing a constitutional guarantee of public ownership. Opinion polls show that a huge majority … Continued
