Publications
GSP 04-23 Retail Workwear
06 March 2023 The Union recently met with the Company to discuss the ordering process for the retail workwear for the coming year. As part of the engagement, we have highlighted the requirement to provide workwear in a timely manner. To facilitate this, it is imperative that the order forms are completed by Thursday … Continued
GSE 02-23 Defibrillators
3rd March 2023: The CWU welcomes the introduction of the new lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators (A.E.D.s) across eir’s office locations. The following locations will now have access to Defibrillators. City West, Dublin Cherrywood, Dublin Churchfield, Cork Roche’s Street, Limerick Rathedmond, Sligo (Admin Building) Tycor, Waterford The CWU prioritised the provision of Defibrillators through our National … Continued
GSG 08-23 Union Training 2023
27 February 2023: The Union is pleased to announce our training calendar for 2023 and we are currently seeking nominations for the forthcoming education courses. Branch Secretary Stage 1 Course April 25th, 26th, 27th, May 3rd & 4th (5 days) Venue: Union Head Office, Dublin All newly elected Branch Secretaries are required to attend … 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 05-23 Solidarity with CWU UK in Dispute with Royal Mail
20th February 2023: You may be aware that our fellow postal workers employed by Royal Mail in the UK, and represented by our sister union, CWU UK, are involved in a difficult fight to save their jobs against a confrontational management which is employing intimidating and threatening tactics against their workers and Union representatives. Royal … 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
GSP 03-23 An Post Superannuation Scheme-Review
I am pleased to advise you that, following a Labour Court recommendation (copy attached), the CWU, supported by AHCPS and Forsa, has been successful in our efforts to significantly restore pensionable pay and allowances. Set out below is a full explanation of the details of what has been agreed and I would encourage you … 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
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
Protected: GSE 10-22 eir Superannuation Scheme
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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
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
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
Protected: GSE 07-22 eir Retail Survey Results
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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