Ulster Bank have confirmed that they are exiting the market in Ireland and closing all of their Bank Branches. They have advised customers of this and requested they move their business to another bank, before the 8th of October 2022, at which point customers were faced with their accounts being frozen. They specified accounts will … Continued
An All Island Women’s Conference took place from 29th -30th September 2022 in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co. Down. It was well represented by delegates from across the Island of Ireland where lots of Motions were debated. It was great to hear lots of debates and CWU’s motion “Promoting Women in ICT” (Information and … Continued
We would kindly ask all of our members who are in the process of changing from Ulster bank to an alternative bank to submit their new bank details to CWU as soon as possible in order to avoid any disruption especially if you are currently claiming from any of the CWU funds e.g. Social … Continued
The European Parliament has adopted the directive on minimum wages and collective bargaining, which now enters into EU law. UNI Europa celebrates the concrete steps towards strengthening democracy at work. Oliver Roethig, Regional Secretary of UNI Europa, said: “This directive is an important step forward. It opens the path towards a Europe in which everyone … Continued
Last week the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, in its pre-Budget Submission, restated the view of the trade union movement that the minimum wage should be raised to the living wage. The value of the national minimum wage has been falling since 2016. In 2016, the minimum wage equalled 57 percent of the median wage. … Continued
You will be aware from GS Circular, GSP 12/22 issued on the 24th June 2022, that arising from the Pay Agreement with An Post and the Pension Accord, a 2% increase in pensionable pay applies from the 1st January 2022. An Post previously applied the increase to staff and pensionable pay scales. The Union, working … Continued
The centenary of the 1922 Postal Strike is celebrated this month and the subject of a talk at 3PM on Saturday 10th September 2022 in Pearse Street Library. This will also see the launch of the Labour History Collections on the Digital Repository of Ireland, including historic Post Office Workers Union material relevant to … Continued
Re: Payments due to An Post Pensioners Dear Minister, At the outset, I wish to offer you my sincere condolences on the recent passing of your mother, Mary. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. It is necessary that I write to you again as a follow up to … Continued
The National Union of Journalists has postponed tomorrow’s (Friday 26 August) strike action at Reach Plc and accepted a proposal by the company to enter into immediate negotiations under the auspices of ACAS with a view to achieving a negotiated settlement. The decision to postpone the one-day strike action was agreed by the Reach Plc … Continued
Tomorrow is an important day for the NUJ across Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales as we begin strike action at media group Reach Plc and we are seeking your support. I would appreciate if this request could be circulated widely. Many trade unions may not be familiar with the name of the company, but you … Continued
You will be aware from previous correspondence and the Biennial Conference, that the Union engaged Fóla Partners to conduct a detailed review of the CWU financial activities over the past four years. The purpose being to comprehensively review our financial operations to ensure they are placed on a sound footing going forward. Fóla found, that … Continued
Amazon, which opened its first Irish fulfilment centre in Dublin this week, must respect Irish industrial relations mechanisms and its workers’ rights to organise a union if they choose to do so, a trade union has said. Opening the new warehouse in Baldonnell Business Park this week, the global ecommerce giant said it will create 500 … Continued
AMAZON has been warned it “must engage positively with workers who organise into a trade union” as it opened its first fulfilment centre in Dublin. Seán McDonagh, general secretary of the Communications Workers Union, said the online retailer’s expansion in Ireland could potentially have a negative impact on other carriers, most notably, An Post. “The … Continued
Dear Colleague I enclose for your consideration a copy of a Pay proposal reflecting the outcome of direct discussion with An Post, together with a ballot paper and return envelope. Having carefully examined the proposal the National Executive Council (NEC) is unanimously recommending acceptance to you. In recommending acceptance, the NEC recognises the significant inflationary … Continued
You will be aware from GS Circular 06/21 we deferred holding the CWU Seminar, originally planned for April, to take place in Athlone on the 23rd & 24th September 2021. At the time we were hopeful the COVID-19 restrictions would be eased sufficiently to enable the Seminar take place. The objective being to have full engagement, together with celebrating our members trojan efforts throughout the pandemic. … Continued
Recent events in Hungary, where a new law was passed that discriminates against LGBTQ people while claiming to protect children, illustrate that homophobia is alive and well in the EU. Ireland has played a leadership role in promoting the rights of the LGBTI+ community in recent years but recent events in Waterford and Dublin illustrate … Continued
The next Congress Friday Briefing will take place on Friday 28 May at 10.30am via Webex Events on the subject of Collective Benefit. This briefing will focus on a forthcoming Fórsa Trade Union report, Collective Benefit – Harnessing the power of representation for economic and social progress, which is due to be launched on the … Continued
May the 1st is recognised internationally as the day to commemorate the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement around the world. To mark the day ICTU General Secretary Patricia King and ICTU Assistant General Secretary Owen Reidy said: “We have lived through unprecedented times, however, we can be confident that … Continued
Steve Fitzpatrick, the General Secretary of the CWU speaking on Workers Memorial Day stated “On Workers Memorial Day we remember all of those who have been killed, disabled or injured at work. The theme for Workers’ Memorial Day this year is “Workplace Health and Safety – its Your Right”. The Trade Union movement has provided … Continued
National Remote Work Strategy protects workers from “always on” culture. In an article in Monday’s Irish Times under the headline “Government policy on remote working could hurt flexibility and deter investment” Melanie Crowley of Mason Hayes and Curran suggested “the cap on working hours needs to be removed and the right to disconnect needs to … Continued
UNI Commerce is calling for a global solidarity campaign against union-busting at Metro AG stores in Pakistan following the unfair dismissal of Tahir Mehmood, General Secretary of Metro Habib Employees Union. UNI Commerce calls on unions, workers, labour and human rights activists and all those concerned with social justice from across the globe to sign … Continued
Congress supports the call by the Financial Services Union (FSU) for the establishment of a forum by governments in the Republic and Northern Ireland to discuss the future of banking and financial sectors on the island. General Secretary Patricia King said thousands of workers face turmoil following the scandal at Davy Stockbrokers and recent announcements … Continued
More Democracy at Work is a must! European workers are now facing the massive social and economic consequences brought by the pandemic. An inclusive recovery and just transitions can only be achieved together in democratic manner, including the guarantee that all workers have a say and are effectively involved in the day-to-day life of their … Continued