GSG 05-26 Recent Pension Protest Rally
GSG 05-26 Recent Pension Protest Rally
I wish to express my appreciation to everyone who participated in the protest rally at the Dáil, despite the very bad weather. The huge gathering of approximately 3,000, made it a tremendous success. We delivered a clear message to Government that the ongoing and continuing delays to the approval of pension increases is unacceptable. We … Continued
GSP 05-26 Reproductive Health Policy
I am pleased to advise that the CWU and An Post have agreed a Reproductive Health Policy which has been launched in the EXO. This policy provides a foundation for supporting employees through various reproductive health experiences, including menstrual health, pregnancy loss, fertility, surrogacy, and male reproductive health. Key features of the policy include: Compassionate … Continued
GSP 04-26 Consolidation of 2% Change Allowance
I am pleased to advise you that we have received confirmation from An Post that it has agreed to process the consolidation of the 2% Change Allowance to the Postal Operative pay scale including IAO grade, effective from the 1st January 2026. I can confirm that the consolidation will be paid on the 6th of March … Continued
GSG 04-26 Pension Campaign Update
This morning the Union received correspondence from Charlie McConalogue T.D., Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, advising that he has now signed off on the An Post pension increase. While this is a step forward, members should be clear that this does not conclude the matter. Formal approval must still be secured from … Continued
GSG 03-26 Pension Campaign
Further to GSG 02-26 Eir & An Post Pension Campaign I write to remind all Branches that we will be holding a rally outside Dáil Éireann on Tuesday, 10th February at 1pm, in support of retired eir and An Post pensioners who are still waiting on Government approval of agreed pension increases. Despite repeated … Continued
GSG 02-26 Eir & An Post Pension Campaign
The purpose of this circular is to bring you up to date in relation to the unacceptable delay and failure by Government to approve payment of agreed pension increases for retired staff of eir and An Post. In the December addition of Connect magazine we outlined the failure of the Minister for Communications, Mr … Continued
GSP 03-26 Final Mile Resourcing
Further to GSP Circular 01/26, I wish to update you regarding ongoing discussions with An Post senior management, in respect of the impact of decreasing letter volumes and the phenomenal growth in parcel volumes. We outlined the nationwide measures and targeted resourcing put in place to deal with the higher than anticipated volumes post … Continued
GSP 02-26 Postal Branch AGMs
You will be aware from previous correspondence and the December edition of Connect, the inaugural Annual General Meetings for the revised Postal Branch structure take place over the next couple of months. This follows a comprehensive consultation process and decision by the National Executive Council, which provide a consolidated Managers, Clerical and in the main … Continued
GSE 01-26 Pay Increases
The company have confirmed that they will be implementing the fourth phase of the collectively bargained 2024 CWU Pay Agreement in the January 2026 payroll. The increases from the 1st of January are as follows: Base pay < €50,000 = 2% Base pay €50,000 – €70,000 … Continued
GSP 01-26 PEAK/Christmas Arrangements 2025 – Review
An Post senior management and CWU conducted a review of the 2025 PEAK/Christmas operational arrangements. The agreed arrangements, comprising local engagement, were outlined in a GS Circular issued to members on the 3rd November 2025. It is certainly the case, the volume predicted and planned for by the company was very accurate. Were it not … Continued
GSG 01-26 CWU Medical Fund Claims for 2025
I wish to advise of the latest date for receipt of claims for payments under the Medical Fund Scheme claims for 2025. The cut-off date for claiming on receipts dated in the calendar year 2025 is Friday, 23rd January 2026. Members with receipts dated between 1st January 2025 and 31st December 2025 who have not … Continued
GSE 03-25 Customer Operations, Retail Sales Consultants, Channel Sales
As you are aware, the minimum wage will increase in January. While base pay and variable pay in eir remain above minimum wage benchmarks, the union has been in negotiations with the company to further improve conditions for our members in Customer Operations, Retail, and Sales Channels. We are pleased to confirm that the company … Continued
GSG 22-25 Closure of Head Office for Christmas 2025
I wish to advise you that Head Office will be closed from 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025 and will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 2nd January 2026. On behalf of all the Officers and Staff may we take this opportunity of wishing you a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New … Continued
GSG 21-25 Superannuation Schemes eir / An Post
The An Post Group of Unions (CWU, Fórsa, AHCPS) and An Post concluded an agreement in September for a total pension increase of 7%. An Post immediately, sought approval from the Department in October 2025 to pay the agreed increase. In respect of eir pensioners, approval to pay the agreed increase of 2.1% effective from … Continued
GSP 14-25 Term Time 2026
An Post attempted arbitrary changes to the Term Time arrangements for 2025 on the basis they contended that they were no longer fit for purpose, were not cost neutral and negatively impacted customer service standards. The Union Group did not accept this, as the difficulties are more attributable to failings on managements part in … Continued
GSG 20-25 National Appeal
The NEC Finance Committee reviewed a request from the Mallow Postal Branch for financial assistance. The member concerned passed away unexpectedly on 12th October 2025 in tragic circumstances, which was widely reported in the media at that time. The member leaves behind his partner who is now the sole career of four children, one with … Continued
GSG 19-25 Day of Action – Palestine Friday, 28th November
On Friday 28th November, trade unions on the island of Ireland will answer the call of Palestinian trade unionists by taking action in our workplaces. Trade unions in Palestine need our solidarity now more than ever following the violent Israeli raid on the offices of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU) in Nablus, Occupied West … Continued
GSE 02-25 eir Fault Management System
As our members are well aware, the rollout of the new Fault Management System (FSM) nine weeks ago has led to widespread disruption. Technicians have been dispatched across the country without access to essential information such as Eircodes, cable records, fault history, and test results. In many cases, this data was either missing or buried … Continued
GSG 17-25 Branch AGMs
The CWU organisation across the country is preparing for Branch Annual General Meetings for 2026. These meetings enable Officials, National Executive Council members, and Worker Directors to attend to hear first-hand, the views and concerns of members. It also presents the ideal opportunity for members to influence the strategy we adopt to deal with the … Continued
GSG 16-25 13th Biennial Conference 2026
The 13th Biennial Delegate Conference 2026 will be held at The Clayton Hotel, Sligo, on Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th May 2026 for which the National Executive Council has decided the following will apply. Motions: Motions for the Agenda must be received in writing by the General Secretary, at the address below, not later than … Continued
GSP 13-25 PEAK Christmas Arrangements 2025
The CWU and An Post senior management have engaged for some time in joint working in preparation for the PEAK/Christmas 2025 pressure period. It is critical the necessary arrangements are in place to cope with the projected further increase in mail volumes. It is also imperative members can have some certainty regarding required attendances. To … Continued
GSG 15-25 Biennial Conference Standing Orders – Vacancy
The Union has commenced arrangements for the Biennial Delegate Conference in Sligo in May 2026. Central to conducting the business of conference is the Standing Orders Committee, as provided for in the CWU Rules & Constitution. The rules stipulate the Standing Orders Committee should comprise (6) members as elected at Conference, by a card vote. … Continued
GSP 12-25 Presidential Election Postings
The Presidential Election will take place on Friday, 24th October 2025 and the following are the arrangements for same. – Delivery payments will be in line with the most recent General Election i.e. each candidate and polling cards will be paid at a rate of .18c per household for unique addresses and .21c per … Continued
GSP 11-25 An Post Superannuation Schemes – Agreed Changes
You will be aware from previous correspondence, the Union has patiently awaited implementation of changes we agreed with An Post to the Superannuation Schemes in January 2023. The two issues, which An Post sought Ministerial approval to implement, more than two years ago, relate to early and Ill health retirement. A briefing note to explain … Continued
GSP 10-25 Reconfigured RM 2000 Benches
I write to confirm agreement with An Post in respect of reconfiguration of RM 2000 Benches, regarding the above matter which has been the subject of ongoing discussions and reviews. At the outset I wish to express appreciation to the CWU representatives and in particular members in Arklow DSU, for participation and support with the … Continued
GSP 09-25 Duty Competition at Consolidated DSUs
Arising from a number of requests the Union made representations to the Company regarding the advertising of vacant duties at DSUs where consolidations have taken place. Following discussions, it has been agreed that for consolidations under NRDP, vacant duties that arise within the first twelve months of go live, the duty competition will be confined … Continued
GSP 08-25 An Post Superannuation Schemes – Pension Agreement
We advised in GS Circular 04/25, the Group of Unions and Post would engage in direct discussions on a review of the An Post Superannuation Schemes. This follows the outcome of the Triennial review of the three years up to the 31st December 2024, by the scheme actuary, Mercer. The CWU approach to the discussions, … Continued
GSP 07-25 ICTU Action Plan on Collective Bargaining – Respect at Work
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), as part of an action plan on Collective Bargaining, has organised a national week of action for workers’ rights. Following the unanimous endorsement of the CWU motion at the ICTU conference in Belfast, ICTU affiliated unions are supportive of the Respect at Work campaign calling for new … Continued
GSG 13-25 CWU Trustee Appointments
The Rules and Constitution of the Communications Workers’ Union contains the following requirement in respect of appointment of Trustees. Rule 8 TRUSTEES 1. There will be four (4) Trustees of the Union, appointed by majority vote of the National Executive Council. The Trustees of the Union shall hold office for four (4) years. Any Trustee … Continued
GSG 12-25 Recruitment of CWU National Officers
The National Executive Council has decided to recruit two National Officers to the following positions operating in the following sectors: Postal/Courier (1) E-Comms (1) The CWU is a dynamic and influential trade union representing members in the postal/courier, telecoms, tech, contact centre and retail sectors. We are … Continued