GSG 12-24 Respect at Work Campaign
GSG 12-24 Respect at Work Campaign
The Communications Workers’ Union (CWU), together with SIPTU, Mandate and the FSU, is spearheading a campaign to pressure the Irish Government to do the right thing by protecting and promoting workers’ rights at work. In Ireland, unlike the vast majority of other EU countries, employers can ignore workers who want to collectively bargain through their … Continued
GSG 10-24 Union Training
The Union is pleased to announce our training calendar for 2024 and we are currently seeking nominations for the forthcoming education courses. Branch Secretary Stage 1 Course May 28th, 29th & 30th & 11th & 12th June (5 days) Venue: Union Head Office, Dublin All newly elected Branch Secretaries are required to attend the … Continued
GSE 02-24 Update on eir Pay Negotiations
I wish to update you regarding the status of the ongoing pay negotiations with senior management in eir. As outlined at the AGMs, it is disappointing that progress to finding the basis for an acceptable pay agreement has been slow, even though a clear message of frustration has been delivered by our members in the … Continued
GSG 08-24 Social Media Survey
We are pleased to invite you to complete this brief survey on the Union’s social media offering. The purpose of the survey is to get our members’ feedback on our content, and the use of our various platforms so that we can enhance our service to meet the needs of our membership. To complete the … Continued
GSP 05/24 CWU Regional Officer – Vacancy
I wish to invite applications from members in An Post interested in taking up a position as a CWU Regional Officer. Reporting to the General Secretary, and working collaboratively with the Head Office team, the successful applicant will be responsible for the delivery of professional support to Union Branches and members at Regional level, to … Continued
GSG 07-24 Better in a Trade Union – Video Campaign – Andrew Keehan
Following the launch of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ nationwide Better in a Trade Union campaign, members will have seen CWU activities featured across our various social media platforms and at www.cwu.ie. Today, the media focus will be on our own Andrew Keehan of An Post and his testimonial video will be widely circulated … Continued
GSG 05-54 Referendums on Family and Care
On Friday 8th March 2024, we have the opportunity to vote on two referendums, which if passed, will require amendments to our Constitution. This constitutional change was recommended by the Citizens’ Assembly on gender equality in 2021 and also by a special Joint Oireachtas committee in 2022. The Family Referendum The first referendum proposal is … Continued
GSG 06-24 Motions for the Agenda of 12th Biennial Conference 2024
The Standing Orders Committee has examined all Motions received from Branches in accordance with GS Circulars 19/23 and 02/24. 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 04-24 Better in a Trade Union – ICTU campaign
Better in a Trade Union – ICTU campaign Today, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions launched a nationwide campaign Better in a Trade Union, the main focus of which, is to promote the values and benefits of trade union membership. The CWU has played a key role in developing the campaign and bringing this … Continued
GSP 04-24 Referendum Mailings
I wish to appraise you of arrangements agreed with An Post for the delivery of mailings associated with the upcoming Referendums scheduled for the 8th March 2024. Referendum Material: The Referendum Commission will issue an information booklet to be delivered via the standard publicity post service. The payment is 3c per item for the booklet … Continued
GSP 03-24 An Post National Route Design Programme Update
In GS Circular 18/23 I set out the status of the An Post National Route Design Programme, together with the intended next steps for the 2024 schedule. In terms of what has happened since the following offices have also been implemented in January 2024, which completes phase 1. Dundalk Blanchardstown Fonthill Offices already agreed locally, are scheduled … Continued
GSP 01-24 Consolidation of Change Allowance for Cleaners, Patrols & Working Leaders
The Transformation Agreement with An Post includes provision to consolidate 2.5% of the 12.5% Change Allowance into basic pay for Cleaners, Patrols and Working Leaders. This will be done in the same manner as applied previously for Postal Sorters and Post Office Clerks Cleaners and Patrols The pay scales of cleaning and patrols staff will … Continued
GSP 02-24 An Post Transformation Agreement – Clerical Admin/Retail
Dear Colleagues, There have been a number of developments as a result of the An Post Transformation Agreement 2023-2026, which I wish to update you on. Retail Office Conversions Under the Agreement, six Company Retail offices are scheduled to be converted to Postmaster Operated offices. The Company has identified the offices which are: New Ross … Continued
GSG 02-24 12th Biennial Conference 2024
As previously advised, the National Executive Council has set the following dates regarding the submission of Motions, Delegates etc., for the 12th Biennial Conference 2024. Biennial Conference: The 12th Biennial Conference 2024 will be held at the Galway Bay Hotel, The Promenade, Salthill, Galway, on Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th April 2024. The National … Continued
GSE 01-24 Contact Centre/Retail Pay Increases
Following detailed negotiations with eir management, I am very pleased to report that we have secured a new collective agreement for pay increases for members in the Contact Centres and Retail (non-managerial). Notwithstanding the expectation that progress on pay would not materialise until later this year, significant increases have been achieved effective from 1st January … Continued
GSG 01-24 CWU Medical Fund Claims for 2023
I wish to advise of the latest date for receipt of claims for payments under the Medical Fund Scheme claims for 2023. The cut-off date for claiming on receipts dated in the calendar year 2023 is Thursday, 25th January 2024. Members with receipts dated between 1st January 2023 and 31st December 2023 who have not … Continued
GSP 22-23 Cleaners & Patrols
You will be aware from GS Circular 9/23 An Post intend to engage third party suppliers to perform Cleaners and Patrols work. The Union has accepted this as part of the Transformation Agreement on the basis of members having the following options: Retirement at their normal retirement age. Option of moving to other locations in … Continued
GSP 21-23 Pensioners Increase Delay
You will be aware from a previous GS Circular, An Post had received Ministerial Approval to make the agreed Pension increases to Pensioners. At that time An Post advised the Union for staff that retired on or after 1st January 2022 their pension and lump sum increases would have to be individually recalculated. The Company … Continued
GSG 22-23 Closure of Head Office at Christmas & AGMs 2024
I wish to advise you that Head Office will be closed from 1:00 p.m. on Friday, 22nd December 2023 and will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024. With regard to AGMs, in accordance with Rule 3.2.2 of the CWU Rules, Branches are required to hold an AGM each year, before the … Continued
GSP 20-23 An Post Transformation Agreement – Vouchers
You will be aware from GSP Circular No. 17-23 issued on the 28th September 2023, we set out the criteria to be applied, which previously applied for the payment of the COVID voucher. In advance of the company commencing the distribution of the vouchers, the CWU reviewed the impact of applying the criteria on members, … Continued
GSG 21-23 NEC Gender Representation
The National Executive Council decided to conduct a review of the CWU Rules with a view to updating the Rules to ensure we have the most progressive regulation on gender representation for the National Executive Council. To determine best practice to securing gender representation on the National Executive Council of the Communications Workers’ Union, the … Continued
GSE 07-23 Pension Increase
Members will be aware, from previous communications, that eircom Superannuation Scheme rules include a requirement to seek approval from the Minister of Environment, Climate and Communications and the Minister for Finance for permission to apply increases to the pensions in payment. I can now confirm that Ministerial approval for the increase of 2%, effective from … Continued
GSP 19-23 Peak Xmas Arrangements 2023
I wish to advise you of the outcome of discussions with An Post in respect of the resourcing arrangements to apply for this year’s Peak/Xmas pressure period. Essentially the arrangements are the same as last year with the following to apply for 2023: The nationwide commencement date is Saturday 9th December 2023 The overtime package … Continued
GSE 05-23 Cost-of-Living Survey
The cost-of-living crisis continues to be a key feature of the Irish economic landscape and notwithstanding measures that might be introduced in the budget next week, it has had a profound impact on everyone’s standard of living. To accurately assess the impact that cost-of-living increases have had on our members we are urging everyone to … Continued
GSG 19-23 12th Biennial Conference 2024
The National Executive Council has set the following dates regarding the submission of Motions, Delegates etc., for the 12th Biennial Conference 2024. Biennial Conference: The 12th Biennial Conference 2024 will be held at The Galway Bay Hotel, on Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th April 2024. The National Executive Council has agreed to the opening session … Continued
GSP 18-23 An Post National Route Design Programme
In accordance with the Transformation Agreement, the company commenced the National Route Design Programme, on the 12thJune 2023. The status of the local engagement is outlined in the attachment to this circular, which in summary is as follows: Phase 1 Offices 10 implemented. 6 planned for go-live by the 23rdOctober 2023. 4 in process with a target go-live by the 6thNovember 2023. Phase 2 Offices 4 agreed 12 in process … Continued
GSP 17-23 An Post Transformation Agreement – Voucher
In GS Circular 9/23 we outlined the Union had secured agreement with An Post, the payment of a tax-free €750 voucher, pro rata for part-time staff. The Company agreed this in recognition of the continuing cost of living crises and for ongoing cooperation and support for the company transformation. The agreement provides for payment in … Continued
GSP 16-23 An Post Pension Increases
I refer to GS Circular 14/23 which confirmed that An Post had received Ministerial approval to make the agreed payments to pensioners. Following further engagement with the Company to ensure payment as soon as possible, I am pleased to confirm that all three increases have been processed and paid with the September payment, together with … Continued
GSP 15-23 Voluntary Transfer Policy Mails and Parcels
You will be aware from GS Circular 21/21 the Union concluded agreement on a new Transfer Policy which was implemented with effect, from 15th November 2021. We agreed to review this policy based on experience, which we recently completed with An Post. This review, identified one area of concern in relation to the seniority of … Continued
GSP 14-23 An Post Pension Increases
Further to previous correspondence, I am pleased to confirm that An Post has today received Ministerial approval to pay the agreed increases to Pensioners. This is most welcome for our retired colleagues who have endured an unnecessary delay in receiving the payments secured by the Union. I am satisfied the delay in getting approval from … Continued