GSP 07-25 ICTU Action Plan on Collective Bargaining – Respect at Work
GSP 07-25 ICTU Action Plan on Collective Bargaining – Respect at Work
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), as part of an action plan on Collective Bargaining, has organised a national week of action for workers’ rights. Following the unanimous endorsement of the CWU motion at the ICTU conference in Belfast, ICTU affiliated unions are supportive of the Respect at Work campaign calling for new … Continued
GSG 13-25 CWU Trustee Appointments
The Rules and Constitution of the Communications Workers’ Union contains the following requirement in respect of appointment of Trustees. Rule 8 TRUSTEES 1. There will be four (4) Trustees of the Union, appointed by majority vote of the National Executive Council. The Trustees of the Union shall hold office for four (4) years. Any Trustee … Continued
GSG 12-25 Recruitment of CWU National Officers
The National Executive Council has decided to recruit two National Officers to the following positions operating in the following sectors: Postal/Courier (1) E-Comms (1) The CWU is a dynamic and influential trade union representing members in the postal/courier, telecoms, tech, contact centre and retail sectors. We are … Continued
GSP 06-25 NEC Decision – Clerical Branch Restructure
You will be aware from GS circular 04/25, issued on the 6th March 2025, regarding the implementation of the revised Branch structures, as agreed by the National Executive Council. The agreed changes emerged following a detailed and extensive consultation process, including a survey of our Clerical members, which commenced in February 2022. Overview The objective … Continued
GSG 11-25 Respect At Work Petition
Workers in Ireland endure the weakest trade union rights in Europe, having no legal right to access or be represented by a union in the workplace. Invariably, many employers take advantage of this, leaving workers and their representatives vulnerable and exposed to unfair treatment. With your support the Respect at Work campaign has made progress … Continued
GSG 10-25 CATU – All Island Demonstration Housing
The housing crisis continues to deepen across Ireland and in response, the relaunch of the Raise the Roof coalition took place in June to tackle the housing crisis. I was pleased to see the turnout from CWU members at such short notice for the march and the return of housing protests to our streets is … Continued
GSE 01-25 eir Pay Increases – July 2025
The company have confirmed that they will be including the third phase of the pay agreement in the July 2025 payroll. The increases from the 1st of July 2025 are as follows: Base pay < €50,000 = 2% Base pay €50,000 … Continued
GSP 05-25 Postal Operative 2% Change Allowance
I am pleased to confirm that following a review of NRDP, the Company has approved the next phase of the agreement. Therefore, I wish to advise you that the 2% change allowance will be paid to Postal Operatives in Final mile, including Indoor Administrative Operatives, effective from 1 January 2025 in line with the agreement. … Continued
GSG 08-25 Raise the Roof Housing Campaign Rally
The Raise the Roof campaign group, coordinated by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, is holding a rally outside Leinster House on Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 6pm. The rally is timed to coincide with a Private Members’ motion, tabled by the Opposition parties in the Dáil. The motion calls for emergency action by government … Continued
GSP 04-25 An Post Superannuation Schemes
You will be aware from GSP Circular No. 01/25, issued on the 13thFebruary 2025, that the consumer price index (CPI) for 2024 was 1.4% and An Post applied this to revised pay scales for employees effective from the 1st January 2025. I am pleased to confirm, as per the attached correspondence from An Post, that … Continued
GSG 07-25 Call to action, moment of reflection for Peace in Palestine
Over the last eighteen months, as a result of Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza, more than 15,000 children have died and 34,000 injured. Wednesday, June 4th marks International UN Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, and on that day, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is inviting all workers, as well as their … Continued
GSP 03-25 Pay Agreement – 1% Final Phase Payment
I can confirm that the final phase of our pay agreement with An Post of 1%, has been approved for payment. Therefore, I am pleased to advise you that the increase will be processed in pay on 20th June 2025 with the arrears being paid on 4th July 2025. I attach a copy of the … Continued
GSG 06-25 CWU Education Grant Scheme 2025
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 05-25 WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY
The National Commemoration for Workers’ Memorial Day will take place on Monday, 28th April 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin. The commemoration will be led by ICTU and supported by Government, IBEC, the Health and Safety Authority and CIF. It is an important day for Trade Union members worldwide … Continued
GSP 02-25 Easter Arrangements 2025
Following discussions with An Post, I can confirm that the same Easter Arrangements as the last few years will apply in 2025. Where there are no deliveries on Good Friday, there is an obligation on Management to ensure sufficient resources are in place to clear on the following Tuesday. Thursday, 17th April Normal working day … Continued
GSG 04-25 NEC Decision – Branch Rationalisation
In February 2022, the National Executive Council (NEC) commenced a complete review of the existing branch structures with the objective of responding to the emerging profile of membership. The NEC felt a review was needed, as the current structures have been in place for many years. The aim of the review was to maintain connectivity … Continued
GSG 03-25 Union Training 2025
The Union is pleased to announce our training calendar for 2025, and we are currently seeking nominations for the forthcoming education courses. Chairpersons’ Course April 8, 9th & 10th (3 days) Venue: Union Head Office, Dublin. All newly elected Chairpersons are required to attend this course, as well as any currently elected Chairperson who may … Continued
GSP 01-25 Pay Allowances & Pension
I wish to update you in respect of agreement with An Post to apply increases to Pay, Allowances and Pension as outlined below. Pay The next phase of the pay agreement provides for a 3% increase in basic pay effective from the 1stJanuary 2025 Change Allowance The 3% Change Allowance currently being paid to DSU … Continued
GSG 02-25 CWU Seminar 2025 Dun Laoghaire
You will be aware from GS Circular 23/24, the National Executive Council approved arrangements for the holding of the CWU Seminar which will take place on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th April 2025 in the Royal Marine hotel, Dun Laoghaire. It will commence at 2.00 p.m. on Monday and finish at 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday. The … Continued
GSG 01-25 CWU Medical Fund Claims for 2024
I wish to advise of the latest date for receipt of claims for payments under the Medical Fund Scheme claims for 2024. The cut-off date for claiming on receipts dated in the calendar year 2024 is Friday, 24th January 2025. Members with receipts dated between 1st January 2024 and 31st December 2024 who have not … Continued
GSP 32-24 Seanad Elections 2025
It is expected that there will be approximately 190,000 registered items for delivery, containing ballot papers for the upcoming Seanad Eireann Elections 2025. They will be processed in the Mail Centres on 30th December 2024 and forwarded to Delivery Service Units from 31st December 2024. All registered items should be delivered on or before Thursday … Continued
GSP 31-24 Term Time 2025
I wish to advise the outcome of discussions with An Post in relation to the arrangements to apply for term time for 2025. The delay in issuing these is attributable to the company seeking to change significantly the arrangements that have applied up to now. While we had agreed to review the scheme which is … Continued
GSE 12-24 eir Pay Increase
The company have confirmed that they will be including the second six-month phase of the pay agreement in the January 2025 payroll. The increases from the 1st of January 2025 are as follows: Base pay < €50,000 =1.5% Base pay €50,000 … Continued
GSG 30-24 Closure of CWU Head Office at Christmas and AGMs 2025
I wish to advise you that Head Office will be closed from 1:00 p.m. on Monday, 23rd December 2024 and will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, 2nd January 2025. 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 last … Continued
GSP 30-24 An Post Pay Agreements
I wish to advise you of the arrangements being made by An Post to apply the following agreed increases in pay. Pay Agreement 2024- 2025 This next phase pay increase is a 3% increase which is effective from 1 January 2025. Subject to Board approval, the company has confirmed it expects to apply the pay … Continued
GSE11-24 Meeting eir CEO Ollie Loomes
You will be aware from GS circular GSE 08-24 that I wrote to eir CEO, Ollie Loomes, to express the Union’s surprise and concern arising from the business decision to offshore some elements of customer support to Portugal. It was a strategic U-turn for the business and a shock and disappointment for staff who had worked hard to … Continued
GSG 29-24 Respect at Work Campaign Vote Workers’ Rights
In this General Election, the Communications Workers’ Union is encouraging members to ‘Vote Workers’ Rights’. In recent weeks the Respect at Work campaign, a grassroots effort by union activists in every part of Ireland, has seen almost 250 candidates from across the political spectrum sign the Respect at Work pledge. The pledge commits politicians to strengthening … Continued
GSP 26-24 Payment of 3% Change Allowance
I refer you to GSP Circular 23/24 issued on the 24th October 2024 in connection with the delay by An Post in the payment of the 3% Change Allowance as provided in the Transformation Agreement. Following representations by the CWU I am pleased to advise An Post has confirmed payment of the 3% Change Allowance, … Continued
GSP 29-24 CAD Review
The CWU/An Post Transformation Programme 2023 to 2026 provided the following in respect of a review of the Central Address Database (CAD) “8.The Company has already advised the Union that is is reviewing CAD Operations with a view to optimising synergies between CAD operations and the Operations Solutions Team. That review will include the role … Continued
GSP 28-24 Peak- Xmas Final Mile Arrangements 2024
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 period in Final Mile Operations. Peak Monday 25th to Friday 29th November -1 hour overtime per day Cessation of Late Finish Agreement applies for any additional hours where warranted. Weekend … Continued