GSP 18-19 Collection & Delivery Christmas/Peak Arrangements 2019
GSP 18-19 Collection & Delivery Christmas/Peak Arrangements 2019
I wish to advise you of the agreed Collection & Delivery Christmas/Peak arrangements to apply this year, which are outlined below. General The Company operational plan for Xmas/Peak reflects the continued reduction in letter mail and significant growth in parcels and packets. The DPH parcels machinery will augment the normal processing arrangements. Additional staffing, equipment … Continued
GSP 17-19 Staffing Arrangements & Appointment Process
The purpose of this circular is to bring members up to date in relation to discussions with An Post regarding the agreed Staffing Arrangements & Appointment Process. The Union has continued its efforts to seek further permanent appointments for members and to secure uprating from part time to full time status. In March 2019 with … Continued
GSP 16-19 Banded Hours Agreement
The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 became effective on the 4th March 2019. The Act contains some significant changes to employment rights legislation. It introduces a new right for employees whose contract of employment or statement of terms does not reflect the reality of the hours they habitually work. Given this legislative change and recognising … Continued
GSP 15-19 Accommodation/Health & Safety
The National Executive Council Meeting considered an update from An Post, proposed plans to address a number of accommodation issues, some of which entail serious health & safety concerns to staff working at these offices. The details of these as set out below have been dealt with at the Joint Working Groups: Greystones The Company … Continued
GSP 14-19 Driver Safety Issues
You will be aware of the Union’s endeavours to improve the awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace. In this regard significant improvements have been made in recent years with the assistance of the Joint Conciliation Council Health and Safety Committee. At this Sub Committee both the Union and the Company have the opportunity … Continued
GSP 13-19 CMC Closure – Update
You will be aware from previous correspondence An Post will close Cork Mail Centre by the end of March 2020. The reallocation of mails to the remaining three Mail Centres is scheduled to commence on a phased basis from the 26th August 2019. Since the announcement, the Union and Company have engaged extensively on addressing … Continued
GSP 12-19 Closure of Cork Mails Centre
On Thursday 27th of June the Board of An Post confirmed the Company decision to close the Cork Mails Centre. This devastating news was announced to members the previous night with a full team of Union Officials present to meet with Branch Representatives and then the members affected. The news was met with shock and … Continued
GSP 11-19 Mails Centre Closure
You will be aware of the Labour Court recommendation LCR 21563 issued in September 2017, which provided for the possible closure of a Mails Centre. Since that time, the Union has dedicated its efforts towards keeping all four Mail Centres open with the surplus staffing, which arises from significant letter mail decline, redeployed to the … Continued
GSP 10-19 Collection & Delivery
You will be aware from GS Circular 01/19, issued on the 8th February 2019 and the update provided at the CWU seminar in April, the Union and Company have been engaged on a range of issues in the Collection & Delivery area of the business. Discussions have been completed with the assistance of the Labour … Continued
GSP 09-19 CWU Regional Officers
You will be aware that Johnny Boner CWU Regional Officer recently retired, and I wish to take this opportunity to wish him and his family the very best. We sincerely thank him for his sterling work on behalf of the Union. Arising from this the CWU has reviewed with An Post the organisation structure, taking … Continued
GSP 08-19 Pay & Pension – An Post
I refer to GS circular 07/19 issued on the 31st May 2019 in respect of Pay and Pension at An Post. Following confirmation of acceptance by the Group of Unions, An Post has advised the pay increase of 2.5%, effective from the 1st May 2019, will be paid on the 12th July 2019. The Company … Continued
GSP 07-19 Pay Increase – An Post
I wish to advise that the An Post pay proposal of 2.5% payable from the 1st May 2019 has been accepted in a ballot by the members. Confirmation of this is outlined in the attached correspondence from the Union’s Auditors. The Company has confirmed it will make immediate arrangements to pay the increase and retrospection. … Continued
GSG 10-19 Raise the Roof Campaign – Petition
As already outlined in detail in GS Circular 09-19, the Raise the Roof coalition consists of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, all the main homeless charities, the Union of Students in Ireland and a broad range of political activists. In addition to the National Rally being held on the 18th May at 1:00 p.m. … Continued
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
GSP 06-19 Pay – An Post
I wish to advise you of the outcome of discussions on Pay with An Post. Subject to acceptance by the Group of Unions, An Post is prepared to offer an increase of 2.5% for a period of 12 months with effect from the 1st May 2019. The National Executive Council has decided to recommend acceptance … 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
GSP 04-19 MDN/Network
You will be aware from GS Circular No 02/19 of the impending operational changes to the MDN/Network, primarily associated with An Post plans to automate the Parcels/Packets at DPH/DMC. The CWU and An Post, as part of the implementation agreement, has established a Joint Working Group to examine the impact of these changes, together with associated … Continued
GSP 03-19 IWU Threat of Action
A number of Dublin Drivers recently decided to leave the Communications Workers’ Union and join the IWU (Independent Workers Union) formerly the Cork Operatives Butchers. They decided to do so because they were unhappy with the National Executive Council decision to rationalise the branch structure, which was no longer fit for purpose. Bizarrely, their desire … Continued
GSP 02-19 Parcels/Packets Automation
You will be aware that over the last few years, An Post has experienced fundamental changes in its Mails business, similar to those being experienced globally by other postal operators. While letter mail volumes continue to decline, parcels and packets volumes are increasing at a significant rate. In these circumstances, the Company is required to … 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
GSP 01-19 Collection & Delivery
You will be aware the Union and An Post have been in discussions regarding a new DSU revision process arising from the cessation of the C&D redesign process. Outlined below is the agreed approach to address both the immediate and more long term issues in the Collection and Delivery area: The parties accept the requirement … Continued
GSG 05-19 Social Media – Policy for CWU Branches
I would like to draw your attention to the attached document in relation to the above, which I would ask that you take the time to study. The purpose of the document is to set out an acceptable usage policy for all forms of social media used by Branches to relay information pertaining to 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
GSP 20-18 Clerical Managers Salary Review
You will be aware of ongoing discussions between the Union and Company in respect of finalising the review of Clerical & Administrative Managers’ salary. This has been completed with further assistance from the Monitoring Group, which issued a detailed determination, summarised below. This provides for the introduction of a new management structure and personal performance … Continued