GSP 04-19 MDN/Network
30/March/2019
Description
You will be aware from GS Circular No 02/19 of the impending operational changes to the MDN/Network, primarily associated with An Post plans to automate the Parcels/Packets at DPH/DMC.
The CWU and An Post, as part of the implementation agreement, has established a Joint Working Group to examine the impact of these changes, together with associated driving issues. In line with the undertakings made to Conference the Joint Working Group will, in the course of its review, examine the following issues:
- Pay, Allowances & Subsistence
- Training requirements
- Tachograph Legislation
- Reserve drivers
- National MDN/Network changes
Branches are invited to submit nominations to the Group and to forward these to CWU HQ no later than 12 noon on Friday 29th March 2019
In addition to the above the specific Company changes impacting on driving duties at DPH, DMC, Merrywell and Ravensdale Road, as summarised below, will, with the assistance of CWU HQ, be dealt with by the DPAB and DPDB.
- Changes to Network and Dublin conveyance arrangements arising from the installation of automation machinery in DPH
- Consolidation of transport operations at the DMC (including DSU conveyance, Ravensdale Road garage and Merrywell operations)
In preparation for these discussions and to give effect to the Rationalisation Report adopted by the NEC, arrangements are now in place by the DPDB/DPAB to fill the reserved seats for members of the seceded Dublin Drivers Branch. This will ensure CWU dedicated drivers retain an influence and real input to addressing any issues of concern.