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
Due to the current COVID-19 government/HSE guidelines, the offices of the Communications Workers’ Union will remain closed. Our Officials and staff are all working remotely dealing with all issues regarding the current crisis. Should you require assistance please email us at info@cwu.ie or phone: 01 866 3001 01 866 3039 01 866 3041 Stay Safe, … Continued
CWU UK press release on vote to strike results “CWU members in Royal Mail have today beaten the anti-union laws for the third time in less than three years delivering a massive 94.5% YES vote on a return of 63.4% This is despite CWU members, like the rest of the UK being focused on the … Continued
A breakthrough agreement has been reached between the Accord and the Bangladesh garment employers’ association (BGMEA) that will ensure that the progress made on factory safety in Bangladesh will continue. On 19 May, the agreement was accepted by the Bangladesh Appellate Court which has given permission for the Accord to continue during a 12 month … Continued