GSP 16-18 Presidential & Referendum Mailings
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
GSG 06-18 Decisions of 9th Biennial Conference 2018
Enclosed for your information is a report setting out the Decisions of the 9th Biennial Conference of the CWU held in the National Convention Centre, Killarney on the 9th, 10th and 11th May 2018. Branch/ Section Secretaries are directed to ensure that their members are made aware of these Conference Decisions. REPORT ON THE DECISIONS … Continued
GSP 10-18 Maternity Leave Policy and Procedures
The Union regularly receives queries from members regarding their entitlements under Maternity Legislation, together with concerns at the manner in which some maternity related issues are dealt with by some managers at the Company. Following detailed discussions with An Post Senior Management, a new policy and procedure document has been agreed. The agreed policy will … Continued
GSP 09-18 An Post TV Licence Incentive Scheme
I wish to update you in respect of the main elements included in revised TV Licences Staff Incentive Scheme negotiated by the Union for 2018 against background of 2017 summary. 2018 TV Licences Staff Incentive Scheme The period of the incentive scheme is 1st January until 31st December this year and the non pensionable incentive … Continued
GSP 05-18 Drug Medical Scheme – Healthwave
You will be aware from GS Circular 10-17 issued in November 2017 of the revised Drug/Medical Schemes and services provided by Healthwave, which was introduced on the 2nd January 2018. The Union will shortly review with An Post the revised scheme and services provided by Healthwave. The Union expects to meet with An Post Management … Continued
GSE 01-18 eir Update
You will all now be aware that the sale of the controlling stake in eir has concluded this week and the company’s main shareholder now is Xavier Niel of NJJ, who holds the majority stake through a number of vehicles. While negotiations on the sale were ongoing, there was a period known as a ‘close … Continued
GSG 05-18 National Homeless & Housing Coalition Protest March – Sat 7th Apr 2018
On Saturday, 7th April a protest march will take place to highlight the national housing emergency. The protest is organised by the National Homeless and Housing Coalition which is a coalition of Trade Unions, NGOs and Politicians. The march is supported by the ICTU. The demands of the coalition are clearly outlined below. The housing … Continued
GSP 04-18 Easter Arrangements
I attach a copy of the Easter arrangements for Mails and Parcels for 2018. In the main the arrangements are similar to last year, although it is necessary to outline the following: • All of Saturday parcel operations will be performed on Good Friday to increase the delivery footprint for parcels and packets. • Under … Continued
GSP 03-18 2% Pay Retrospection
You will be aware An Post had previously indicated to the Union that the retrospective payments arising from the recent 2% pay award would be made on 23rd March 2018. The Company has now advised that this date is not achievable which is mainly due to the length of the retrospective period, plus the fact … Continued
GSG 04-18 CWU Education Grant Scheme 2018
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 03-18 Motions for the Agenda of 9th Biennial Conference
The Standing Orders Committee has examined all Motions received from Branches in accordance with GS Circulars 16/17 and 01/18. Attached please find those Motions which the Standing Orders Committee has deemed are in order. Branches are entitled to submit amendments to these Motions in accordance with Rule 4.1 Biennial Conference. The Standing Orders Committee has … Continued
GSG 02-18 Union Training 2018
The Union is pleased to announce our training calendar for 2018 and we are currently seeking nominations for the forthcoming education courses. Branch Secretary Stage 1 Course May 22nd,23rd,24th,29th & 30th (5 days) Venue: Union Head Office, Dublin All newly elected Branch Secretaries are required to attend the Stage 1 course, as well as … Continued
GSP 02-18 Pay In An Post
The Labour Court Recommendation LCR 21563, issued on the 5th September 2017 set out the parameters to apply in respect of the outstanding 3.5% to finalise the CWU claim for a 6% increase in Pay. The first phase payment of 2.5% was secured for members from the 1st May 2016. For Phase 2, the Court … Continued
GSP 01-18 Parcels & Packets – An Post
I wish to update you regarding the Parcels and Packets business of An Post and impending changes in the coming months. DMC – Dublin Parcels Hub A new sorting facility has been secured by the Company at Oak Road which is adjacent to the Dublin Mail Centre and was used for the Parcels and Packets … Continued
GSG 01-18 CWU 9th Biennial Conference 2018
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 9th Biennial Conference 2018. Biennial Conference: The 9th Biennial Conference 2018 will be held at The INEC Killarney Convention Centre, Kerry, on Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th and Friday 11th … Continued