GSG 07-19 CWU Education Grant Scheme 2019
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
GSG 16-18 Changes to CWU Benefits
Due to significant reduction in employment in the main company’s in recent times, there has been a corresponding decrease in membership numbers. This has impacted on the Union’s income necessitating an extensive review of the CWU’s finances. While the overall financial position remains positive, the National Executive Council (“NEC”) has decided it is necessary to … Continued
GSP 19-18 Vehicle Tracking Reporting Policy
The CWU and An Post have concluded agreement to introduce Vehicle Tracking, which goes live on 1st January 2019. Telematics and Vehicle Tracking – GPS Fleet Tracking software -will be installed in all Company vehicles to support its requirement to meet sustainability directives requiring a 33% reduction of CO2 emissions by 2020 by efficiently managing … 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
GSE 03-18 Graded Staff Pay Agreement
Please see attached Joint Conciliation Council (JCC) Agreed Report 628 and Appendix 1 (Allowances). In relation to the pay terms as outlined in the Agreed Report, the Company is aiming to have the following paid by the 13th December 2018, which includes the backdated element in each category referred to below. Basic Pay Non-Pensionable Pay … Continued
GSP 18-18 An Post HQ proposed FTE Reductions
You will be aware from GS circular 13/18 issued in June, An Post Management presented fragmentary plans for upwards of 200 FTE reductions predominately in the Clerical Administrative areas of the Company. Furthermore, an expression of interest survey would be conducted in September to ascertain the level of interest in availing of the agreed … 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
GSE 02-18 Proposed Pay Increase for Graded Staff in eir
Please find attached proposed agreement negotiated between the Union and the Company on pay increases for graded staff over the next three years. The pay agreement, which is worth 2.7% per year, starting at the 1st July 2018 is cumulatively worth 8.3%. An example on the effect of the pay increase (COT1) is attached. There … 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
GSG 09-18 National Officer Position (Telecoms)
I wish to confirm that Mr John Clarke has been selected as the successful candidate for the position of National Officer which was recently advertised. John has been a lifelong activist in the Union holding various positions in the Central Managers Branch including Branch Chairman, and indeed, helped to negotiate the combining of the telecoms … Continued
GSP 15-18 Collection & Delivery
I wish to update you regarding a number of issues in Collection & Delivery as identified below, currently the subject of discussion with the Company. DSU Consolidation – Dublin The Company has outlined that it is in the process of preparing proposals for discussion with the Union to enable relocation of the mails operations … Continued
GSP 14-18 Mails Processing
The Union has received a presentation from the Company in respect of a number of matters associated with Mails Processing, the main points of which are as follows: Staffing Review – LIT 10 • A review of staffing against an overall 8% mail volume decline within the four Mail Centres, along with the necessity … Continued
GSG 08-18 Advertisement of Vacancy for National Officer of CWU (Telecoms Sector)
The National Executive Council wishes to invite applications for the position of National Officer of the Communications Workers’ Union (telecoms sector). The Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) is a modern, professional and innovative trade union representing approximately 15,000 workers in Ireland’s rapidly evolving communications industry. The CWU’s mission is to promote, protect and serve the interests … Continued
GSP 13-18 Company HQ Clerical Administration FTE Reductions
An Post Management recently presented its proposed plans for FTE reductions for its Company Headquarters staff. The areas impacted by the changes are all sections in the GPO Dublin, Mail Centres, CAD, TV licence, Cork, Naas, Galway, RLB Limerick & Roscommon and Ancillary Services. While the presentation was high on expectation, it was remarkably short … Continued
GSP 12-18 Clerical Managers Salary Review
You will be aware from Conference in Killarney discussions between the Union and Company would take place in May with a view to finalising the Clerical & Admin Managers Salary Review. The Company presented its proposals to the Union’s Sub Group, following which they sought the views of the Managers’ Branches. Regrettably, the CWU must … Continued
GSP 11-18 1.5% Pay Increase
You will be aware the Monitoring Group issued a determination confirming the necessary savings have been achieved to enable payment of Phase 3 pay increase to CWU members. An Post has confirmed the 1.5% effective from 1st May 2018, will be paid on the 13th July 2018 with the arrears being paid 27th July 2018. … Continued