GSG 13-25 CWU Trustee Appointments
28/July/2025
Description
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 of the Union may be removed from office by the National Executive Council on a majority vote, subject to the right of appeal to the next Biennial Conference
To ensure compliance with the rule, the National Executive Council reviewed the matter at its meeting on the 25th July 2025 and decided to appoint four Trustees as follows:
- Pat Compton
- Frank Joyce
- Jim McCann
- Martina O’Connell
I welcome the reappointment of Pat, Frank and Jim, together with newly appointed Martina and I look forward to working with them in the new term. Martina O’Connell has already served the Union at the highest levels in her capacity as President as well as sitting on the NEC and the Finance Sub-committee. She will be a welcome and experienced addition as a new trustee.
Unfortunately, Dickie O’Leary, who served as Trustee for many years was not in a position to seek reappointment. I wish to convey my appreciation and that of the CWU to Dickie for his contribution and dedication in his role as Trustee which was respected and trusted. Indeed, his friendship, loyalty and work generally on behalf of the union is truly valued.