GSG 07-23 Branch Rationalisation
GSG 07-23 Branch Rationalisation
24th February 2023 You will be aware from GSG Circular No. 02/22 the National Executive Council agreed to conduct a complete review of all aspects of the Unions’ business as part of the ‘Shaping the Future Union’ strategy. This was unanimously endorsed last May at Biennial Conference. Central to our agreed strategy is the requirement … Continued
GSG 06-23 CWU Seminar 2023 Waterford
21st February 2023: The National Executive Council has approved arrangements for the holding of the CWU Seminar which will take place on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st April 2023 in the Tower Hotel, Waterford. It will commence at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday and finish at 1.00 p.m. on Friday. The following will apply in respect … Continued
GSG 04-23 Turkey and Syria Earthquakes
15th February 2023: You will be aware in the early hours of the 6th February 2023, multiple earthquakes devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria. This has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, as well as widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure. What has unfolded since the initial scenes of the dramatic rescue efforts is … Continued
GSE01-23 Pay Increase – Revised Minimum Wage Rate (eir Retail)
Arising from the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission and following the introduction of the new minimum wage rate, your union engaged with eir seeking increases in line with the revised rates. I am pleased to confirm some of our members in eir retail will benefit from increases to their basic pay rates as follows: … Continued
GSG 02-23 National Childcare Scheme
Enclosed is an information circular from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth relating to increases in the National Childcare Scheme subsidies from January 2023 which may be of interest to members. Anyone accessing Tusla registered early learning or childcare services may now avail of a minimum National Childcare Scheme subsidy of €1.40 … Continued
GSP 02-23 Joint Working Groups
You will be aware the Union engages with An Post management at a number of Joint Working Groups, covering a wide range of issues of importance to members working in An Post. In preparation for discussions with the company, the union side is inviting submission/views from Branches in respect of the following: Medical & Drug … Continued
GSP 01-23 Mails & Parcels
I wish to update you regarding a number of issues in Mails & Parcels as follows. Christmas/ Peak You will be aware from GS Circular, GSP 21-22 issued on the 25th November 2022, the Christmas arrangements were finalised with the assistance of the Monitoring Group. In issuing their determination, they outlined frustration at again being … Continued
GSG 01-23 Medical Fund Claims for 2022- 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 2022 has been set at Wednesday 15th February 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, any members with receipts dated between 1st January and 31st December 2022 who have not yet submitted a … Continued
GSG 24-22 Closure of CWU Head Office at Christmas and AGMs 2023
I wish to advise you that Head Office will be closed from 1:00 p.m. on Friday, 23rd December 2022 and will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023. 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 21-22 Peak/Xmas Arrangements 2022
I wish to advise you of the outcome of discussions with An Post in respect of the resourcing arrangements to apply for the Peak/Xmas pressure period. The delay in finalising agreement, which was concluded today with the assistance of the Monitoring Group, was mainly attributable to the delay on the Company’s part in presenting proposals … Continued
GSP 20-22 An Post Superannuation Scheme -Review
You will be aware from previous correspondence and report to the CWU Biennial Conference in May, the Group of Unions at An Post has engaged in direct discussions with the Company, with a view to addressing the widening gap between base pay and pensionable pay. Provision for the review is contained in the pay agreement, … Continued
GSG 22-22 Keep Water Public Campaign
You will be aware, after years of campaigning, Government committed in the Programme for Government (2020) to “retain Irish Water in public ownership as a national, standalone, regulated utility”. In 2021 Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of Ireland, Darragh O’Brien TD, published a paper which set out the necessary steps to ensure that … Continued
GSP 18-22 Driver Rollaways
The Company continues to raise concerns with the Union in relation to driver safety issues, in particular, the failure to engage the handbrake correctly which can result in a rollaway. This has the potential to cause serious damage, injury or fatality, to either drivers or pedestrians. The Union has worked closely with the Company at … Continued
GSE 10-22 eir Superannuation Scheme
I wish to update you regarding several matters in respect of the eir Superannuation Scheme. Foremost, the fund is in a strong financial position, and its recent Triennial Review indicates that it is currently financially healthy and stable. This result is primarily because of the sacrifices of members under the Pension Accord and very prudent … Continued
GSG 21-22 Closure of Ulster Bank Accounts
Ulster Bank have confirmed that they are exiting the market in Ireland and closing all of their Bank Branches. They have advised customers of this and requested they move their business to another bank, before the 8th of October 2022, at which point customers were faced with their accounts being frozen. They specified accounts will … Continued
GSE 09-22 eir Retail Contactless Payments
The CWU has been actively engaged in discussions with eir management seeking the return of contactless payments in the retail stores. We are pleased to announce the re-introduction of contactless payments will be rolled out across all retail stores. This issue was raised by our members through the recent survey conducted by CWU Branches. There … Continued
GSP 16-22 Process for Sourcing Alternative Safety Footwear
The Health and Safety Sub Committee of the Joint Conciliation council concluded agreement for the provision of a choice of safety footwear i.e., boots or for shoes, which were issued for the first time as part of the Uniform distribution for 2022. Safety Footwear is part of an employee’s Personal Protective Equipment. As such … Continued
GSP15-22 Increase due to Pensioners
You will be aware from GS Circular, GSP 12/22 issued on the 24th June 2022, that arising from the Pay Agreement with An Post and the Pension Accord, a 2% increase in pensionable pay applies from the 1st January 2022. An Post previously applied the increase to staff and pensionable pay scales. The Union, working … Continued
GSG 20-22 CWU Finances Review
You will be aware from previous correspondence and the Biennial Conference, that the Union engaged Fóla Partners to conduct a detailed review of the CWU financial activities over the past four years. The purpose being to comprehensively review our financial operations to ensure they are placed on a sound footing going forward. Fóla found, that … Continued
GSE 08-22 Pay Increase and Annual Leave Update
Year two (2022-23) of the Joint Conciliation Council (JCC) pay agreement of 2% for 12 months is now implemented into members pay for the following groups: Graded staff FLM/SOM Former Apprentices (within Openeir) Retail (shop) staff Contact Centre support staff ITPP (CIO and CTO only) FOTS There is a further 2% increase due in … Continued
GSP 14-22 DSU Design – New Model: Test & Learn
At Biennial Conference in May we examined the shifting landscape of the Mails & Parcels business and the potential impact this will have on the pay and working conditions of our members. Accepting it is the Company’s obligation to develop a strategy to ensure the future viability of the business, the CWU has demonstrated time … Continued
GSE 07-22 eir Retail Survey Results
In recent months, Branch Reps and CWU Officials conducted a survey of stores to gain an understanding of the issues facing eir retail workers. The survey results have now been collated and are presented in the attached booklet. The high level of participation in this survey and engagement during the store visits is very encouraging, … Continued
GSP 13-22 Uniforms Application Deadline
An Post has advised 8th July as deadline/cut-off for Uniform Applications to achieve 2023 distribution schedule. Some 2,700 forms remain outstanding therefore please impress upon members their responsibility to finalise their applications locally with their DSM before 8th July this week. The Company has notified outstanding details to DSUs. If production schedules are missed due … Continued
GSE 06-22 Pre-Retirement Course
As a result of a motion adopted at Conference, the Union submitted a claim to the Joint Conciliation Council, seeking eir to provide a pre-retirement course for staff. Following extensive discussions, the CWU has secured agreement that the company will fund pre-retirement courses. The company will launch a retirement course in July 2022, available to … Continued
GSP 12-22 Increase due to Pensioners
You will be aware that arising from the recent Pay Agreement with An Post and the Pension Accord, a 2% increase in pensionable pay applies from the 1st January 2022. An Post has paid the increase and also applied the pensionable increase to the agreed pay scales. Separately the company has been seeking approval from … Continued
GSG 16-22 CWU Organisation
I wish to advise you in respect of a number of organisational matters as outlined below. NEC Women’s Reserve Seat – Postal/Courier You will be aware from the outcome of the National Executive Council election at Biennial Conference, a vacancy of a women’s reserved seat in the Postal/Courier Sector remains to be filled. The National … Continued
GSG 15-22 CWU Halligan Life and Specified Illness Cover scheme 2022
At our recent Biennial Conference in Athlone, Halligan Insurance promoted the CWU Life and Specified Illness Cover scheme. The closing date for applying for these schemes is Wednesday 29th June 2022. All CWU Members who have not previously joined the schemes can now do so. In addition, any CWU Members who are under 45 can avail of … Continued
GSG 14-22 CWU Digital Photography Competition
The CWU is pleased to announce our 2022 Digital Photography Competition for all our members. The competition is for amateur photographers and is open for entrants from June 17th. The First prize is a digital camera and there will also be a number of runners up prizes. For all applicants, please note for your entry … Continued
GSG 13-22 Cost of Living Coalition – National Day of Action
I wish to advise you that the Cost of Living Coalition – comprising a broad spectrum of unions (including ICTU), trades councils, NGOs, and political parties – is planning a number of rallies around Ireland on Saturday, 18th June 2022. The details of events scheduled to take place are as follows: Dublin: 1.00pm at the … Continued
GSG 12-22 Decisions of 11th Biennial Conference 2022
Enclosed for your information is a report setting out the Decisions of the 11th Biennial Conference of the CWU, held in The Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, on the 4th & 5th May 2022. Again, I wish to record my appreciation and thanks to all delegates for your attendance, participation and attention during the two days of … Continued