GSP 21-26 Pay Deal – Voucher
GSP 21-26 Pay Deal – Voucher
You will be aware the Pay Agreement with An Post provides for a €650 voucher to be issued to staff, pro rata for part-time staff. The company has confirmed the vouchers will issue between the 19th and 23rd of October 2026 directly to members home addresses. The agreed criteria for the eligibility of the … Continued
GSP 20-26 Postal Branch Structure
As reported to the Biennial Delegate Conference, the revised postal branch structure was successfully implemented earlier this year following detailed consultation with Branches. The agreed changes introduced a county based structure for delivery staff, a Regional Clerks Branch and consolidated Managers Branches. Following on from the inaugural AGMs, the union held training seminars for Branch … Continued
GSP 19-26 Clerical Workplace Survey
All Clerical members are invited to complete our CWU – An Post Clerical Staff Workplace Survey. It covers the issues that directly affect members at work, including staffing and workload, cover arrangements, workplace facilities, equipment and systems, training, career development, HR services and workwear. Your participation is particularly important as we move to the revised … Continued
GSG 27-26 Halligan Insurances – More Competitive Home Insurance Rates
We are pleased to advise that new, more competitive Home Insurance rates are now available to CWU members through the CWU Group Scheme with Halligan Insurances. It has been some time since we highlighted the scheme to members, and with the improved rates now available, we would encourage you to get a new quote and … Continued
GSP 18-26 Final Mile Resourcing/Peak/CWU Agenda
I refer you to GSP Circular No. 16-26, issued on 4 August 2026, in connection with Final Mile Resourcing. The Resourcing Programme, which was agreed with the Company and ratified by the NEC, identified a requirement for 338 FTEs to augment the existing DSU design and baseline staffing levels, enabling the Company to manage volumes … Continued
GSG 26-26 Workers’ AI Counter Summit
I am pleased to advise you of a Workers’ AI Counter Summit which takes place on the 10th and 11th October 2026 in CWU Head Office, hosted at the initiation of the CWU’s Digital and Techworker Alliance (DATA) Branch. This important event is being held in contrast to the International AI Summit hosted by the … Continued
GSE 06-26 Section 62 Ballot
Eircom Superannuation Scheme members are due to receive a pack outlining details of a “Preliminary Poll” where they will be asked to vote. The information is provided in very legalistic terms and it may not be clear what is occurring and I want to provide some clarity. This ballot follows the triggering of a … Continued
GSG 25-26 Visa Petition
Please support and share: Visa for Gaza students petition Please see below a petition calling on the Government to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been awarded scholarships to study at Irish universities. A number of these students have had their visa applications refused, despite securing university places through scholarship programmes. With the … Continued
GSG 24-26 CWU Solidarity Fund
Dear Colleague, As you will be aware, CWU members employed by Covalen have been engaged in a series of prolonged industrial actions, including several days of strike action, since the beginning of this year. These members are fighting for the fundamental right to union recognition and collective bargaining, while also resisting significant redundancies. … Continued
GSE 05-26 Update on Retirement Policy and Retirement Extension Requests
Further to our circular of 24th June 2026 regarding the commencement of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 and the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Code of Practice on Longer Working, the CWU has engaged with eir to seek clarity on how the company intends to apply the new framework in practice. As a … Continued
GSE 04-26 eir Pay Increase July 2026
The company have confirmed that the fifth six-month phase of the 2024 Pay Agreement will be made in the July 2026 payroll. The increases from the 1st of July 2026 are as follows: Base pay < €50,000 … Continued
GSP 15-26 Cleaners and Patrols Update
In accordance with the An Post Transformation Agreement as outlined in GS Circular 9/23 and 22/23 the Company continues to examine the possibility to engage third party suppliers to perform Cleaners and Patrols’ work. The Transformation Agreement also contained provision for the following options for members working in these areas: Retirement at their normal … Continued
GSP 14-26 Medical/Drug Refund Schemes and Healthwave
As advised to the recent Biennial Delegate Conference in Sligo and previous communications, the Medical and Drug Refund Schemes together with provision of medication by Healthwave, are subject to ongoing discussions and review between the Union and An Post. Refund of medicines, including Healthwave or private doctor fees are subject to revenue threshold and compliance, … Continued
GSG 23-26 UPDATED VENUE – Public Procurement Rally, Wednesday 1st July
Please note that there has been a change of venue for the Public Procurement Rally taking place on Wednesday 1st July. The rally will now take place at: Location: Office of Government Procurement, Mayor Street, Dublin 1 Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026 Time: 1.00pm The date and time remain … Continued
GSG 22-26 Public Procurement Rally – July 1st
CWU members are encouraged to support an important trade union rally being organised by UNI Europa, supported by CWU and SIPTU, on Wednesday 1st July at 1.00pm outside the Office of Government Procurement, Mayor Street, Dublin 1. The rally will call on the Government to use Ireland’s forthcoming Presidency of the European Union to advance … Continued
GSG 21-26 re: CWU Organisation/Head Office Changes
Following on from the successful completion of the business of the Biennial Delegate Conference, the newly elected National Executive Council has commenced its work for the next two year term. The dates and venue for the CWU Seminar 2027 and BDC 2028 are as follows: CWU Seminar: – 26th & 27th April 2027in the Sheraton … Continued
GSP 13-26 Final Mile Resourcing
Further to GSP Circular 07/26 and report to Biennial Conference, I wish to update you regarding the ongoing engagement between the CWU and An Post in respect of Final Mile resourcing. Following continued representations from the Union concerning the operational pressures arising from sustained parcel growth and the over reliance on overtime, the Company has … Continued
GSP 12-26 An Post Pay Agreement – Payment Dates
I can confirm the payment dates for the An Post Pay Agreement are as follows: Payment of 2% effective from 1 January 2026 This increase will be processed and paid on 3 July 2026 and arrears will be paid on 17 July 2026. Payment of 1% effective from 1 July 2026 This increase will be … Continued
GSG 19-26 Decisions of 13th Biennial Delegate Conference 2026
Enclosed for your information is a report setting out the Decisions of the 13th Biennial Conference of the CWU, held in The Clayton Hotel, Sligo, on the 13th & 14th May 2026. Again, I wish to record my appreciation and thanks to all delegates for your attendance, participation and attention during the two days of … Continued
GSG 18-26 Union Training 2026
The Union is pleased to announce our training calendar for 2026, and we are currently seeking nominations for the forthcoming education courses. As advised at Conference a training seminar for An Post Branch Chairpersons and Branch Treasurers take place as outlined below. An invitation has issued separately. Branch Chairperson at 12 noon, 9th June 2026 … Continued
GSG 16-26 Membership Subscriptions
The National Executive Council having reviewed the membership subscriptions, has decided to make changes to the contribution ceiling for scale A, B and C contributions. Currently, the contribution rates provides for a 1% contribution of basic pay, which includes a 20% contribution to the Social Benefit Fund and €0.13c to Distress Fund and €0.13c to … Continued
GSG 15-26 Retired Membership
The National Executive Council has decided to make necessary changes to the Retired Membership scheme for reasons set out below. At the year ended 31st December 2025 there were 2,214 in the Retired Members’ Section. The membership fee is currently €50 per annum. As of today, it has increased further to 2,277. The benefits include: … Continued
GSP An Post Pay Proposal – Ballot Result
I wish to advise you of the outcome of the ballot of CWU members on the An Post Pay Proposal, which I am very pleased to advise our members have accepted. Confirmation of the result, with 86.7% voting in favour from a very high turnout, is outlined in the attached document from our independent Auditors. … Continued
GSG 14-26 CWU Education Grant Scheme 2026
The Union is pleased to invite applications for our Education Grant Scheme which is confined to CWU members and their dependants. For the purposes of the CWU Education Grant Scheme, “dependant” is defined as: A child or adopted child of a member The husband, wife, civil partner, or co-habiting partner of a member; and/or A … Continued
GSG 12-26 WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY 2026
The National Commemoration for Workers’ Memorial Day will take place on Tuesday , 28th April 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin. The commemoration will be led by ICTU and supported by Government, IBEC, the Health and Safety Authority and CIF. This is an important occasion where we remember and honour those … Continued
GSP 10-26 An Post Corporate Centre, Commerce and Retail
I attach for your information a copy of correspondence from An Post relating to the company review of non-frontline roles in the Corporate Centre, Commerce and Retail. The outcome of that review includes a targeted reduction of 200 employees from the non-frontline roles over the next two years by: Voluntary Severance programme in 2026. Non … Continued
GSP 09-26 An Post Pay Proposal 2026-2027
I am pleased to advise you of a Pay proposal outlined below for your consideration, which is the outcome of direct discussion with An Post. Having carefully examined the proposal the National Executive Council (NEC) decided unanimously to recommend acceptance to you. In recommending acceptance, the NEC recognising the impact the cost of living has … Continued
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