Publications
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
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
GSP 27-24 Arrangements for General Election 2024
On Friday afternoon, the Government finally confirmed the date for the General Election, which takes place on Friday 29th November 2024. This is a short lead in period and takes place in the lead up to the commencement of the busiest operational period for the company and staff. In response to the very significant challenge … Continued
GSP 25-24 An Post Disability Survey
An Post is shortly undertaking a survey of employees to ascertain the number of employees with a disability. Under the Disability Act 2005 the Company has several legal responsibilities one of which is to report the number and percentage of employees with disabilities in the workplace. An Post, as a commercial Semi-State organisation, has a disability … Continued
GSE 09-24 Approval of 2.5% Pension Increase
Arising from the acceptance by members of the pay proposals in eir, a 2.5% pensionable increase effective from the 1st July 2024 applies to staff. As is the norm, the Union sought the application of this increase to be paid to retired members at the earliest opportunity. The increase to pensioners requires the approval of … Continued
GSP 24-24 Pension Increases – An Post
The current pay agreement provides for a 2% pensionable pay increase, effective from 1st January 2024. In an effort to get this payment as soon as possible the CWU requested, following acceptance of the pay deal in the ballot, that the Company immediately seek the necessary approval from the Minister for Public Expenditure and the … Continued
GSG 27-24 Respect At Work Campaign Leaflet for Election
Re Stop Union Busting: It’s Time for Action on Workers’ Rights – Support the Respect at Work Pledge Union busting in Ireland is real, widespread, and must end. This general election gives us a vital chance to get this on the agenda for the next government and I need every member to help make this … Continued
GSG 26-24 Update to CWU Website – Employment Rights
As you are aware we are continuing to enhance our communications offering to meet the needs of our members. To that end we have developed an employment rights section on our website, which we update regularly. Employment rights laws in the Republic of Ireland cover many subjects including work contracts, pay, hours of work, … Continued
GSE 08-24 eir Contact Centres
On the 28th August, eir announced a decision by its owners NJJ to outsource some elements of customer support to their NJJ site in Portugal. The announcement was made just a day after the company reported very strong financial results, delivered in no small part by the dedication and hard work of members in the … Continued
GSG 25-24 CWU Members Benefit – Fuel Card
As previously advised the Communications Workers’ Union regularly explores opportunities to provide added benefits for members. We currently have in place for all members, the opportunity to avail of a Fuel Card which provides a 3 cent per litre discount for petrol and diesel at the fuel pump. I am pleased to advise that following … Continued
GSE 07-24 Parent’s Leave Update
As part of budget 2024, Parent’s Leave has been extended as of August 1st from 7 weeks to 9 weeks. Accordingly, Parent’s Leave allows for each parent to take 9 weeks leave during the first 2 years of a child’s life, or in the case of adoption, within 2 years of the placement of the … Continued
GSP 18-24 National Route Design Programme
Following the report to Biennial Delegate Conference we set out in GSP 10-24 issued in May, the revised process to apply for the next phase of redesigns under the An Post National Route Design Programme. As a follow up I have outlined below the progress made with a number of issues. NDRP Programme 2024 The … Continued
GSP 17-24 Mail Processing
I wish to update you regarding a presentation An Post made to the Joint Automation Steering Group regarding its processing operations. Members are aware of the continued change in the profile of mail, which is significantly impacted by the decline in letter mail volumes and continued growth in packet/parcel volumes. This has resulted in a … Continued
GSP 16-24 Regional Officers
You will be aware from GS Circular 05/24, the Union invited applications from members in An Post interested in taking up a position as a CWU Regional Officer. At the Biennial Conference in Galway, we said farewell to Jarlath Heneghan, who retired in June. More recently, Bill Colfer announced his decision to also retire, with … Continued