GSG 09-19 Raise the Roof Campaign – National Rally, Dublin
GSG 09-19 Raise the Roof Campaign – National Rally, Dublin
On Saturday, 18th May at 1:00 p.m., a National Rally in support of homes for all will be held in Dublin. The Rally is being organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, almost all of the homeless charities in the country, the Union of Students in Ireland, and a broad selection of political activists. … Continued
GSG 08-19 Discontinuation of Cheque Payments from CWU Head Office
Following a meeting with the Union’s bank (Bank of Ireland) and cheque processing equipment provider (Neopost), it has become apparent that the provision of cheques as a payment option is no longer viable. Therefore, all payments going forward will be made by Electronic Fund Transfer directly to the nominated bank/ credit union/ post office account. … Continued
GSP 05-19 Local/European Elections & Referendum Mailing
I wish to appraise you of the agreed arrangements with An Post for the delivery of the additional mailings associated with the Local/European Elections and the constitutional Referendum scheduled for Friday the 24th May 2019. Election Material A delivery schedule is attached to this circular, which identifies the dedicated delivery days for each party. The … Continued
GSG 07-19 CWU Education Grant Scheme 2019
The Union is pleased to invite applications for our Education Grant Scheme which is open to 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 person … Continued
GSG 06-19 International Women’s Day 2019
Members will be aware that our Union has an established equality and diversity infrastructure that includes our Equality Committee, Branch Equality Representatives, Equality training, Policy and Guidelines. The CWU also recognises the important role that women play in our Union as we continue to focus on the issues that are relevant to them in the … Continued
GSG 04-19 Union Seminar – Spring 2019 – Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
The National Executive Council has approved arrangements for the holding of a Union Seminar in Spring 2019. The seminar will take place on Thursday and Friday 4th & 5th April, 2019 in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny travelling on Thursday morning 4th April 2019. The Seminar will start at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday and finish at … Continued
GSG 03-19 Union Training 2019
The Union is pleased to announce our training calendar for 2019 and we are currently seeking nominations for the forthcoming education courses. Equality Representatives April 10th & 11th (2 Days) Venue: Union Head Office, Dublin The Equality Representative is a support role to the Branch Secretary who can assist with equality related matters. This course … Continued
GSG 02-19 CWU Personal Accident Scheme – Free Cover Period
Following on from the recent closure of the free ‘In Benefit’ Personal Accident Scheme the Union encourages members to avail of the offer from Halligan Insurance to take up the Personal Accident Cover directly for yourself and/or your family. We have been notified by Halligan Insurances that those electing to take out this cover can … Continued
GSG 01-19 Branch Equality Representative
At the Biennial Delegates’ Conference 2018, it was agreed that the Equality Representative role would become an elected position within Branch structures in line with other elected positions. This would involve the Branch committee electing from the committee one member to be the Equality Representative at the first committee meeting after the AGM. That person … Continued
GSG 15-18 Medical Fund Claims for 2018 – Cut-off Date
In accordance with the Medical Fund rules and continuing normal practice, a cut-off date for claiming on receipts dated in the calendar year 2018 has been set at Friday 11th January 2019. For the avoidance of doubt, any members with receipts dated between 1st January and 31st December 2018 who have not yet submitted such … Continued
GSG 14-18 AGMs 2019
In accordance with Rule 3.2.2 of the Union Rule Book Branches are required to hold an AGM each year, before the last day of February. Branches must get prior permission from Union Head Office to convene an AGM after this date. As it is traditional at this time of the year, the Officials here at … Continued
GSG 13-18 CWU Humanitarian Aid Convoy 2019
As you are aware, for the last number of years the Union has sent four volunteers as part of the CWU IRL/UK Humanitarian Aid Convoy. Two members from eir and two from An Post are granted paid release by the Companies to take part in delivering much needed aid to orphanages. It is hard but … Continued
GSP 17-18 Christmas Arrangements 2018
I wish to advise you of the agreed Collection & Delivery Christmas arrangements to apply this year, which are outlined below. Overtime The overtime levels as applied in 2017,will apply this year, with the assignment of work to be agreed locally. Additional overtime/resources to cater for expected parcel volume increase to be agreed locally … Continued
GSG 12-18 UPLIFT – People’s Housing Survey
My recent circular 11/18 called for support for the ‘Raise the Roof’ rally which is taking place on Wednesday, October 3rd, outside Leinster House. The rally is scheduled to run from 12.30 – 2.00pm. As noted in that circular, I know that the time and location will not suit a lot of our members around the country … Continued
GSP 16-18 Presidential & Referendum Mailings
I wish to appraise you of the agreed arrangements with An Post for the mailings associated with the Presidential Election and the Referendum on a proposed amendment to the Constitution, which is scheduled for the 26th October 2018. Election Material A definitive arrival delivery schedule will be advised locally by the Company. Delivery payment rates … Continued
GSG 11-18 Raise the Roof – Homes for All Demonstration
As you are aware from media reports we are in the middle of a housing crisis with horrendous stories reported on an almost daily basis. You would be forgiven for thinking that we had reverted to conditions experienced by workers at the beginning of the 20th century i.e. living in tenements, exorbitant rents and unscrupulous … Continued
GSG 10-18 CWU Youth Committee AGM
The CWU Youth Committee will be holding its AGM at 2.30pm on Saturday 6th October in Union Head Office, addressed by myself and CWU President, Mike O’Connor. For young members who have thought about becoming more active but are unsure of what the Trade Union movement does and their role within it, this is the … Continued