GSE 01-20 COVID-19 Pandemic
GSE 01-20 COVID-19 Pandemic
The Union has been working with eir management on its plans and contingencies to deal with the evolving and unprecedented viral outbreak of COVID-19. A key objective for the CWU is the wellbeing and safety of our members. This must be balanced with the demands of operating and maintaining a critical piece of the country’s … Continued
GSP 09-20 Indoor Admin Operative – New Grade
The CWU and An Post have concluded agreement on the introduction of a new grade entitled Indoor Admin Operative based in DSUs. The details of the agreement are outlined below, and be treated as an amendment to the Collection and Delivery Work Practice Change Agreement of January 2006. The pay scale for the Indoor Admin … Continued
GSP 08-20 New Drivers – HGV Grade
I wish to advise you the CWU and An Post have concluded agreement for a new Drivers HGV Grade. The details are set out below and will be treated as an amendment to the Collection and Delivery Work Practice Change Agreement of January 2006. A new Heavy Goods Driver Grade will be introduced comprehending two … Continued
GSP 07-20 Home Garaging Review
You will be aware from Labour Court Recommendation LCR:21206 in 2016, Home Garaging was ceased for a large number of employees, as one of the efficiency measures identified in the Court’s recommendation. The Union and Company have agreed to conduct a review, in the context of the following: The 2020 Delivery Optimisation Process may see … Continued
GSG 07-20 10th Biennial Delegate Conference 2020
At the National Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday 11th March 2020, the NEC gave authority to the General Secretary to make any decision in relation to the upcoming Biennial Delegate Conference due to be held on 6th May 2020. Due to the ongoing pandemic crisis with COVID-19, the General Secretary has decided to postpone … Continued
GSG 06-20 Continuity of service to our members
At this unprecedented time the CWU is determined to maintain continuity of services to our members across Ireland, through our office, staff and technology. The well-being of both our members and employees are of the upmost importance to us and we have developed a number of protocols which will assist us in delivering service to … Continued
GSG 06-20 COVID-19: Continuity of Service to our Members
At this unprecedented time the CWU is determined to maintain continuity of services to our members across Ireland, through our office, staff and technology. The wellbeing of both our members and employees are of the utmost importance to us and we have developed a number of protocols which will assist us in delivering service to … Continued
GSP 06-20 COVID-19 Pandemic
Arising from the government’s announcement yesterday, the Union has been working with An Post management in its plans to deal with what is recognised as an evolving crisis that is unprecedented in living memory. From the CWU perspective, the objective must be the wellbeing of our members, while maintaining continuity of services to the public … Continued
GSG 04-20 CWU Education Grant Scheme 2020
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
GSP 05-20 Banded Hours and Appointments
You will be aware from GS Circular 16/19 that the Union finalised an agreement with the Company to give effect to the provisions contained within the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 in relation to banded hours. Following further discussions with the Company they have advised us of their intention to issue guidelines to their Managers … Continued
GSG 02-20 Union Training 2020
The Union is pleased to announce our training calendar for 2020 and we are currently seeking nominations for the forthcoming education courses. Branch Secretary Stage 1 Course March 31st, April 1st, 2nd, 7th & 8th (5 days) Venue: Union Head Office, Dublin All newly elected Branch Secretaries are required to attend the Stage 1 … Continued
GSP 04-20 Cork Mails Centre Closure
I wish to appraise you of the agreed plans as detailed below, to finalise the cessation of mails processing at Cork Mails Centre by the end of March 2020. Cessation of Mails Processing at CMC The last mails processing shift at CMC will be on the night of Friday 20th March 2020. Redeployment of surplus … Continued
GSP 03-20 Arrangements for General Election Material 2020
You will be aware the government has set the date for a General Election for Saturday 8th February 2020. Because of the relatively short notice and challenging timeline the Union has agreed to the Company proposal the same arrangements will apply as for the most recent elections. Election Material A delivery schedule will be provided … Continued
GSP 02-20 Pensions – An Post
I refer you to GS Circular 08-19, issued on the 12th June 2019 in respect of pensions in An Post. At the time we advised that a 2.5% pensionable increase would apply to pensioners that retired in the Postperson grade, prior to the 16th January 2006, i.e. the commencement date of the first phase payment … Continued
GSP 01-20 C&D DSU Redesign
The C&D redesign model that applied from 2006, ceased in conjunction with implementation of the 316 fast harvesting FTE reductions, in January 2018. Subsequently, in February 2019 the Union and Company agreed the following approach: The requirement for a new redesign process The urban delivery model for walking/cycle posts was no longer fit for purpose … Continued
GSG 15-19 Medical Fund Claims for 2019 – 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 2019 has been set at Friday 17th January 2020. For the avoidance of doubt, any members with receipts dated between 1st January and 31st December 2019 who have not yet submitted such … Continued
GSG 14-19 CWU Humanitarian Aid Convoy 2020
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
GSG 13-19 AGMs 2020
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 12-19 10th Biennial Conference 2020
I wish to advise you that the National Executive Council has set the following dates in regard to the submission of Motions, Delegates etc., for the 10th Biennial Conference 2020. Biennial Conference: The 10th Biennial Conference 2020 will be held at The Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, on Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th and Friday 8th MAY 2020. … Continued
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