GSP 05-21 COVID-19: Health & Safety Measures
GSP 05-21 COVID-19: Health & Safety Measures
As we are well aware at this stage, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected every part of our society and economy. While we have managed to continue to maintain services during this difficult time the priority for the Union at all times is to protect the Health and Safety of our members. The Work Safely Protocol … Continued
GSP 04-21 Role of Safety Representatives during COVID-19
I refer to GS Circular 20/20 in relation to the Return to Workplace Protocol. Following discussions at the Labour Employer Economic Forum and in order to reflect the Governments Resilience and Recovery 2020 – 2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19 a revision of the Protocol has been completed and was published on the 20th November … Continued
GSP 03-21 An Post Pay – Information Seminar/Ballot Arrangements
With reference to GS Circular 02-21 issued today in connection with the WRC Pay Proposal at An Post, I wish to advise you of the following details for the Information Seminar and Ballot arrangements. Pay Information Seminar A remote virtual information seminar for Chairpersons and Branch Secretaries will take place on Tuesday 19th January 2021 … Continued
GSP 02-21 An Post Pay
As you are aware from our report to our recent conference, we have been in discussions with An Post in relation to pay. The attached document from the Workplace Relations Commission is the outcome of those discussions. The National Executive of your Union debated its contents at a special meeting for that purpose last week … Continued
GSP 01-21 NEC Postal Courier Sector – Women’s Reserve Seat
As per Union rules the Postal/Courier sector of the National Executive Council has two reserved seats for women. At the last BDC only one female candidate applied and accordingly the other seat was left vacant. This matter was discussed at the National Executive Council meeting on December 11th and it was agreed to seek nominations … Continued
GSP 34-20 Change Allowance for Post Office Clerk & Postal Sorters
You will be aware from our recent Conference the Union was seeking the consolidation of 2.5% of the Change Allowance for Post Office Clerks and Postal Sorters as has previously applied for Postal Operatives. I am pleased to confirm agreement with the Company, as summarised below, the full text of which is attached to this … Continued
GSG 32-20 Branch AGMs 2021
While there seems to be good news on the horizon in relation to possible vaccines to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems unlikely that the rollout of those vaccines will be concluded until sometime in the early Summer. The knock-on effect of those timelines means that Branch AGMs will have to be adapted to deal … Continued
GSG 31-20 Medical Fund claims for 2020 – 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 2020 has been set at Friday 15th January 2021. For the avoidance of doubt, any members with receipts dated between 1st January and 31st December 2020 who have not yet submitted a … Continued
GSE 13-20 Proposed Pay Increase – eir
Please find attached a proposed agreement negotiated between the Union and the Company on pay increases for our members employed in eir. For the first time the pay proposals apply not just to our graded members but also to members in the following work areas: • SOMs • FLMs • Former Apprentices (within Openeir) • … Continued
GSE 14-20 Eir Pay Ballot 2020
I wish to advise that the eir pay proposal has been accepted in a ballot by the members. Confirmation of this is outlined in the attached correspondence from the Union’s Auditors. The increase is payable from July 2021. Thanks to all District Officers, Committees and members for achieving this positive result. Please advise … Continued
GSG 30-20 International Men’s Day – November 19th
You may be aware that on November 19th we celebrate International Men’s Day and the important contribution that men make to the world of work, to their family life and to society. The theme for International Men’s Day this year is “Better health for men and boys” and so it is an opportunity to highlight … Continued
GSP 33-20 Medisan Fund
The Union would like to follow-up on a recent Company communication issued to members in relation to the Medisan Fund. This Fund was established to provide financial assistance to employees of An Post and eir who were suffering from a range of serious illnesses, including but not limited to cancer, cardiac diseases, conditions of the … Continued
GSG 27-20 10th Biennial Conference 2020
I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the Delegates who were involved in our recent CWU Conference, which was conducted remotely. The Conference in itself was a huge undertaking with over 300 delegates tuning in remotely. It was a major logistical operation, which could not have been successful without the co-operation of each … Continued
GSE 12-20 Retail Update
At a recent meeting with management the union raised a number of issues on behalf of our members in the eir retail network. Access to shops and emergency status Members had raised a concern on the ‘emergency status’ of telecoms retail and in what circumstances they can or should turn away customers. This is a … Continued
GSP 32-20 An Post Retail Training
Further to GSP 24/20 issued on 27th July 2020, the Company has advised the Union of its plans to roll-out a training programme called the Customer Experience Excellence Programme for Branch Managers and staff. It kicks off week commencing Monday 2nd November 2020 for Branch Managers and week commencing 9th November 2020 for staff. The … Continued
GSP 29-20 Worker Director Elections – An Post
I attach for your information the results on the outcome of the ballot for the 2020 Worker Director Election at An Post. The CWU wholeheartedly congratulates the five CWU candidates on their outstanding success, thereby ensuring we continue to have five employee representatives on the Board of An Post. The successful candidates in order of … Continued
GSE 11-20 Agile Working Policy
The union is pleased to advise that an agreement has been reached with eir regarding agile work. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic for many eir employees their home has now become their workplace and our recent survey has shown that there is a need to have in place a long-term sustainable workplace policy that accommodates … Continued
GSG 26-20 10th Biennial Conference 2020
As you will be aware from the contents of GS circular 25/20, the National Executive Council of the Communications Workers’ Union has decided to hold our Biennial Conference remotely online. To that end we have already begun posting out the reports, etc for the conference. Due to the recent restrictions placed on people by Government … Continued
GSG 25-20 10th Biennial Conference 2020
I wish to advise you that the National Executive Council has decided not to proceed with the holding of the physical Biennial Conference in Athlone because of the current Covid-19 uncertainty. In order to ensure the business of conference is completed the NEC has agreed to the holding of a remote conference for the 10th … Continued
GSP 28-20 Government COVID-19 Booklet
An Post will shortly undertake a publicity post mailing for government, at no cost to government, as part of its commitment to the national effort during this COVID pandemic. The mailing will be distributed to every address point in the country using the Publicity Post Service. The mailing comprises a booklet, which weighs 30g, and … Continued
GSE 10-20 eir Flu Vaccine Programme
With the flu season upon us, we wish to advise our members of the eir flu vaccine initiative which is part of their wellness programme. eir will issue a payment to staff to cover the cost of the vaccine which is due in the October payment run. That said employees are encouraged to book their … Continued
GSG 24-20 CWU Digital Photography Competition – Closing Date Extended
We are pleased to advise that due to the high number of entrants we have extended the closing date for the competition to October 9th. We have also increased the number of runner up prizes. Please note that the competition is open only to those who have completed our digital photography course on Unionlink As … Continued
GSP 27-20 An Post Worker Director Elections 2020
You will be aware from a previous GS Circular the CWU has nominated five candidates to contest the election for the five Worker Director positions on the Board of An Post. This Union’s nominations are: Frank Burke CWU DMC, Dublin Anthony McCrave CWU Dundalk DSU William Mooney … Continued
GSG 22-20 National Appeal
The NEC received a hardship claim from the Portlaoise District Branch for one of their members and on an exceptional basis have agreed to the holding of a national collection. The member of the Portlaoise District Branch has suffered extreme personal family issues in the last few months. At present the members is in hospital … Continued
GSE 09-20 Retail Update – Pay Increase/Return to Work/Commission
Since early March 2020, CWU Officials have met weekly with Eir Retail Management and HR to ensure that during the Covid-19 crisis we maintained all CWU members on the eir payroll and maximised, as far as possible, commission payments even though sales for this were not occurring in most cases. These meetings continue and have … Continued
GSP 26-20 Indoor Admin Operative – New Grade
Further to GSP 09–20 issued on 16th March 2020, I am pleased to confirm the Union has now confirmed with An Post the implementation process of the new grade of Indoor Admin Operative (IAO) which is a promotional outlet for Postal Operatives. This was delayed because of the requirement to deal with the impact of … Continued
GSP 25-20 Worker Director Elections
I refer you to GS Circular 19-20 relating to the Worker Director Elections at An Post. I wish to confirm the National Executive Council has agreed the nomination of the following CWU candidates to contest the Election at An Post under the Worker Participation (State Enterprises) Act 1977–2001. Communications Workers’ Union – Nominations Frank … Continued
GSP 24-20 Retail
I wish to update you regarding business developments in An Post Retail, the challenge presented by COVID-19 and the impact for our members. Impact of COVID-19 Similar to the Mails & Parcels business, COVID-19 has impacted greatly on Retail and our members working at Post Offices. Working collaboratively with An Post senior management, the Union … Continued
GSP 23-20 Mails & Parcels
I wish to update you regarding a number of issues associated with the Mails & Parcels business at An Post and potential impact on our members. Impact of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed, almost overnight, the world we live in, requiring all to adapt to a “new normal” in every aspect of our lives. … Continued
GSE 08-20 Update – Call Centre Pay Increase
As you might be aware the CWU has been in negotiations with eir senior management on the subject of pay for staff in the Centres. Following some tough discussions, the CWU can confirm that the company has agreed to a 1 year pay deal of 2.7%, taking effect from the 01st July 2020 for those … Continued