GSP 05-18 Drug Medical Scheme – Healthwave
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