GSG 11-26 – 2026 CWU Training and Education Calendar Update
GSG 11-26 – 2026 CWU Training and Education Calendar Update
As you are aware, the training calendar is typically issued in mid-March. However, due to the implementation of the revised branch structures and the forthcoming Branch Secretary seminars (Postal – 14 April 2026 and Telecom – 16 April 2026), the calendar will be circulated at a later date, following the completion of these seminars. Training … Continued
GSE 02-26 eir Pension Approval
Final approval for the eircom pension increase has now been received by eir from the three relevant Ministers as of March 4th, 2026. We understand that AON/Mercer are making every possible effort to ensure that the 2.1% pension increase, backdated to 1 July 2025, is processed as part of the May 2026 payroll run. The … Continued
GSP 08-26 Easter Arrangements 2026
Following discussions with An Post, I can confirm that the same Easter Arrangements as the last few years will apply in 2026. Where there are no deliveries on Good Friday, there is an obligation on Management to ensure sufficient resources are in place to clear on the following Tuesday. Thursday, 2nd April Normal working day. … Continued
GSG 09-26 Motions for the Agenda of 13th Biennial Conference 2026
The Standing Orders Committee has examined all Motions received from Branches in accordance with GS Circulars 16/25 and 08/26. Attached please find those Motions which the Standing Orders Committee has deemed are in order. Branches are entitled to submit amendments to these Motions in accordance with Rule 4.1 Biennial Conference. The Standing Orders Committee has … Continued
GSP 07-26 Resourcing
You will be aware from previous communications the CWU and An Post have engaged in intensive discussions regarding the urgent need for additional resources in final mile to cater for the significant parcel volume growth. I am pleased to report the company has responded positively to the unions representations for additional staffing to alleviate the … Continued
GSG 08-26 Union Organisation and Conference Deadline Reminder
You will be aware from previous correspondence of the organisational changes as decided by the National Executive Council (NEC), which we are in the final stages of implementation. Head Office In respect of Head Office, Laura McKenna, National Officer, has responsibility for eir and Diarmuid O’Connell, National Officer, has responsibility for the Postal Courier Sector … Continued
GSG 07-26 Pensions Approval
CLICK HERE FOR ATTACHMENT to GSG 07-26 You will be aware, the CWU has made strong representations to Government in our campaign to have approval of the increases in pensions, which the Union has secured for members in eir and An Post. I attach the most recent correspondence received from Minister Chambers, while a … Continued
GSP 06-26 Eating on Route Allowance Increase
The Union and the Company reviewed the Eating on Route Allowance in the context of inflation in prices for Food and Non-alcoholic Beverages for the period December 2023 and December 2025. I am pleased to advise you of agreement to apply a 6.2% increase effective from the 1st January 2026, which will be paid on 20th … Continued
GSG 06-26 Retirement of National Officer – Cormac Ó Dálaigh
I write to advise you that our colleague, Cormac Ó’Dálaigh, National Officer, retires with his final day in the office this Friday. Beginning his career in the Posts & Telegraphs (P&T), Cormac joined the organisation as a postman in September 1983, starting in Sherriff Street before transferring in 1989 to Rathmines Delivery Office — proudly … Continued
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