GSG 25-26 Visa Petition
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
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