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GSP 21-20 Pay in An Post

GSP 21-20 Pay in An Post

  You will be aware the terms of the Union /Company pay agreement expired on the 30th April 2020. Discussions regarding a proposed new pay agreement were at an advanced stage at the time of the commencement of the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, this crisis torpedoed finalisation of those discussions resulting in An Post issuing the … Continued

Protected: GSE 06-20 Return to Work – Lead Worker Represetative

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Protected: GSG 18-20 CWU Digital Photography Competition

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Protected: GSP 20-20 Return to Workplace Protocol

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Protected: GSP 19-20 Worker Director Elections in An Post 2020

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Protected: GSP 18-20 Retail Workwear Update

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Protected: GSP 17-20 COVID-19 and on-the-job Training Requirements

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Protected: GSP 16-20 Subsistence Rates Revision

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Protected: GSP 15-20 Heavy Goods Driver, HGV1 & HGV 2

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Protected: GSE 05-20 Changes to Annual Leave Process in context of COVID-19

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Protected: GSG 17-20 CWU Gesture to Frontline Health Workers

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Protected: GSG 16-20 Remote Branch Committee Meetings

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GSG 15-20 CWU Education Grant Scheme

We refer to GS circular 04/20 in relation to the CWU Education Grant Scheme. You will be aware that due to the COVID crises all Gaeltacht courses for this summer 2020 have been cancelled and accordingly the CWU draw for this award has also been cancelled. Following a discussion with the CWU Education Committee it … Continued

Protected: GSP 14-20 Annual Leave and Term Time 2020

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GSG 13-20 Reminder re. CWU Education Grant Scheme 2020

I refer to GS circular 04/20 in relation to the CWU Education Grant Scheme. We would like to remind Branches that the closing date for receipt of forms is May 15th. Please ensure that forms are sent into Union Head Office by this date.

Protected: GSG 12-20 CWU Conference 2020

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GSG 11-20 COVID-19

The National Executive Council met today, Wednesday 15th April, to discuss ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on our members. Prior to the debate, it was unanimously agreed that I should, on behalf of the NEC and Union Officials, pass on my thanks and congratulations to our members for all the work you have done … Continued

GSE 04-20 Interim Medical Prescription Refund Scheme

Essential Company resources for the processing of medical/prescription expenses are now working from home therefore there is a requirement to implement an online process until a return to Leitrim House is possible. At that stage the process will be reviewed with the CWU and a decision made on how best to proceed. The online process … Continued

GSP 13-20 Mails & Parels – Easter Arrangements 2020

I wish to advise you of the agreed Easter Arrangements 2020 for Mails & Parcels, which are as follows: Good Friday 10th April 2020 Dublin Full delivery All 5.30pm collections from post boxes after the latest time posting (LTOP); full scanning compliance is required for all collections Provinces Deliveries in areas as applied in 2019 … Continued

GSP 12-20 An Post Mail Services COVID-19

You will be aware from the previous updates that CWU and An Post review daily the operation of Postal services in the context of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Everything we do is predicated on the strict adherence to the medical advice and HSE guidelines for: Social Distancing Regular hand washing Coughing etiquette Our work is important, … Continued

GSE 03-20 COVID-19 Update

Following the government’s announcement on Friday 27/03/2020 the CWU would like to remind/inform members of the following: 1. Telecommunications is classed as an essential service and “must be operated within public health guidelines” 2. Social Distancing is essential. We know that the required distance (2m) can be difficult to achieve in home or on some … Continued

GSP 11-20 Easter Arrangements Branch Offices 2020

I wish to advise you of the agreed Easter Retail Branch Office arrangements and the modified plan for this year. The rationale for the departure from previous years, is that it creates the opportunity for Counter staff to have a long-weekend break, giving a well-earned breather in these unprecedented times, while maintaining essential services to … Continued

GSP 10-20 Connecting with the Community

You will be aware from the previous updates the CWU and An Post review daily the operation of Postal services in the context of the Covid 19 Pandemic. Everything we do is predicated on the strict adherence to the medical advice and HSE guidelines for: Social Distancing Regular hand washing Coughing etiquette Our work is … Continued

GSE 02-20 CODIV-19: Retail & Feet on the Street

Over the last three weeks, the Union has engaged almost daily with eir in relation to COVID-19 safety concerns on behalf of our members. We are working to ensure our members can continue to work safely in their current environments, in both the Retail Shop area and also Feet on the Street (FOTS). It became … Continued

GST 01-20 COVID-19 Update for KN/KNIS Members

The union has been dealing with queries from our KN members in relation to concerns arising from the current COVID 19 crisis. As you may be aware and following the recent government restrictions KN is categorised as an essential service provider. This means that you, our members, are providing a service that is critical and … Continued

GST 02-20 KN Rep Information Details

All please see names and details of local area representatives. As discussed at the AGM the structure of the KN Branch needs to reflect the whole country (some areas are over  represented). Therefore, throughout the coming months we will be attempting to encourage individuals to become a rep in areas that have no representation. The … Continued

GSG 09-20 Unionlink

During these unprecedented times, it is important for us as a Union that we maintain contact with our members and continue to offer vital services. One of those services is our online learning platform Unionlink. In a time of social distancing or being house bound it is important to keep the mind active. In that … Continued

GSG 08-20 COVID-19 Update

The CWU Officials have, over the last few weeks, dealt with the different employers in order to establish how each business would operate during this unprecedented crisis and the impact on members in the various workplaces. We have approached those negotiations with the employers on the basis that our first priority at all times must … Continued

GSE 01-20 COVID-19 Pandemic

The Union has been working with eir management on its plans and contingencies to deal with the evolving and unprecedented viral outbreak of COVID-19. A key objective for the CWU is the wellbeing and safety of our members. This must be balanced with the demands of operating and maintaining a critical piece of the country’s … Continued

Protected: GSP 09-20 Indoor Admin Operative – New Grade

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