GSE 07-20 Domestic Violence Policy
GSE 07-20 Domestic Violence Policy
Eir and the Staff Trade Unions have finalised a collective agreement on domestic violence. The purpose of this policy is to support those who may be the victims of domestic violence and to ensure that we create a safe environment whereby those affected can feel comfortable speaking about the issue. This will assist impacted employees … Continued
GSP 22-20 Worker Director Elections 2020
I wish to advise you of the outcome of the ballot for nominations for the position of Worker Director at An Post. The successful candidates are Gerry Sexton, Frank Burke, Martina O’Connell and Willie Mooney. A huge thank you must also go to our past Worker Directors, Tommy Devlin, Noel Adamson and Niall Phelan, who … Continued
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 attached … Continued
GSE 06-20 Return to Work – Lead Worker Represetative
As you know the next stage of opening Ireland’s economy is a safe return to the workplace. The Labour Employer Economic Forum (L.E.E.F.), involving the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, government and employers has developed a “Return to Work Safely Protocol”. It sets out the principal and practical steps required in order that employers and … Continued
GSG 18-20 CWU Digital Photography Competition
The CWU is pleased to introduce our first ever Digital Photography Competition for all of our members. The competition is open to those who have completed our digital photography course on Unionlink so this is an ideal opportunity for members to learn a new skill. The competition is for amateur photographers and there are many … Continued
GSP 20-20 Return to Workplace Protocol
On the 9th May 2020, the government published a roadmap for easing the lockdown restrictions over five phases (this was subsequently reduced to four). In conjunction with this roadmap they also published a “Return To Work Safely Protocol”. This was developed at the Labour Employer Economic Forum. This is the forum for high level dialogue … Continued
GSP 19-20 Worker Director Elections in An Post 2020
The term of office of the existing Worker Directors in An Post expires on the 31st October 2020 and the election process will shortly be initiated for a new term of office. The Postal Sectoral Executive wishes to proceed with the selection of candidates. Accordingly, Branches are requested to nominate members for consideration by the … Continued
GSP 18-20 Retail Workwear Update
The 2020 Post Office Clerk Workwear rollout will take place in mid-October this year. Online ordering has already commenced, and Tailored Image will start processing orders once all orders have been submitted. Please note if orders are submitted on time by our Members, the Uniform tailors are hopeful of an earlier roll out date. The … Continued
GSP 17-20 COVID-19 and on-the-job Training Requirements
The Union has been in discussion with the Company in relation to the provision of on the job training in the context of COVID-19 and the following has been agreed. Mails and Parcels The DSM to engage immediately with the local Branch in relation to the training requirements for the remainder of the year. … Continued
GSP 16-20 Subsistence Rates Revision
Following discussions at the Joint Conciliation Council new subsistence rates have been agreed. These changes are in line with changes announced by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As a result, the day rates have been increased in line with the chart below. There was no change to the overnight rate including the Vouched … Continued
GSP 15-20 Heavy Goods Driver, HGV1 & HGV 2
Further to previous correspondence, I am pleased to confirm the filling of the new HGV Driver Grade posts will be completed by An Post shortly. These Heavy Goods Driver posts will perform Mails Distribution Network posts in the Mails & Parcels Business with the following terms and conditions applying: 1. Appointment to the new grade … Continued
GSE 05-20 Changes to Annual Leave Process in context of COVID-19
The Joint Conciliation Council (JCC) has agreed to changes to the annual leave process as outlined in the attached. The detail of the new provisions are in the Agreed Report but in summary it requires staff to take 60% of their leave by 30th September 2020. In addition, up to 10 days leave can now … Continued
GSG 17-20 CWU Gesture to Frontline Health Workers
Over the coming days, CWU representatives from various Branches across the country will be delivering a donation of over 5,000 tubes Aloe Propolis Cream to Frontline Nursing staff in over 25 Hospitals across the country. Since the COVID-19 crisis commenced, the Finance Sub Committee of the National Executive Council have been in receipt of numerous … Continued
GSG 16-20 Remote Branch Committee Meetings
The union acknowledges that it is not possible for branch committees to have their usual face-to-face meetings during the COVID emergency. Nonetheless it is important that branches meet remotely to continue their union duties and we are advising two options to facilitate this. 1. Microsoft Teams We recommend that branch committees use Microsoft Teams in … Continued
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
GSG 15-20 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
GSP 14-20 Annual Leave and Term Time 2020
Arising from the COVID-19 pandemic the impact of which we will have to deal with for some considerable time, it was necessary the Union and the Company review the application of the normal leave arrangements. Revised arrangements have been agreed and will apply as follows. Annual Leave To date the Company has permitted the deferral … Continued
GSG 12-20 CWU Conference 2020
Today, Wednesday 15th April, the National Executive Council held a meeting by video-conference to take some key decisions in relation to the recently postponed CWU Biennial Conference. The Rules & Constitution of the Communications Workers’ Union, like most organisations, don’t have any provisions to cover the impact on operations which the COVID-19 crisis has had. … Continued
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 COVID-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