Publications
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
GSG 24-24 Organiser – Digital Organiser Appointments
You will be aware from GS circular 03/24, the Union invited applications for the positions of: Digital Organiser Organiser At the Biennial Delegate Conference in Galway, we outlined there was significant interest and candidates of a very high standard, which reflects on the good standing the CWU has in the Organising community and trade union … Continued
GSE 06-24 Retirement Extension
The issue of granting an extension of the retirement age was discussed at recent SEC meetings. The discussion centered around the reported successful application of one of our field-based members. The SEC agreed that careful consideration be given to all elements of recent developments before the Union takes a test case on behalf of our members. In … Continued
GSG 23-24 CWU Seminar 2025 & BDC 2026
The National Executive Council has approved arrangements for the holding of the following: CWU Seminar 2025: CWU Seminar 2025 will take place on Monday 28th April & Tuesday 29th April 2025 in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire. Delegates travelling on Monday morning, 28th April for the Seminar commencement at 2.00 pm and finish at … Continued
GSG 22-24 Time Off Facilities for CWU Representatives
As a voluntary organisation the CWU is very reliant on securing agreed release arrangements with employers to enable our volunteer representatives to perform work on behalf of the Union and members. In the main we have very good arrangements in place at all companies. This enables our activists deal with issues locally, attend conferences/seminars, National … Continued
GSP15-24 An Post Worker Director Election 2024
I refer to GSP Circulars 06-24 and 11-24 in relation to the An Post Worker Director Election, which is scheduled to take place in October 2024. I wish to advise the Group of Unions has agreed the following five employees to be the Worker Director nominations: Keith Butler CWU Teresa … Continued
GSE 05-24 eir Pay Increases
The company have confirmed that they will be including the first phase of the recently agreed pay deal in the July 2024 payroll. The increases from the 1st July 2024 are as follows: Base pay < €50,000 = 3% Base pay €50,000 – €70,000 = 2% … Continued
GSG 20-24 Improved CWU Personal Accident Cover Scheme
Please see below new and improved information on the CWU Personal Accident Scheme cover: New Cover Enhancements Dental Expenses up to €2,500 (Accident only with a €50 excess) Bereavement and Trauma Counselling up to €750 Ticket Cancellation up to €250 (Accident only) AIG Virtual Care (24 Hour virtual doctor, second opinion & mental health coaching) … Continued
GSP 13-24 Managers PMD
An Post have confirmed that market movement for 2023 is 3% and will be implemented from 1st January 2024. In line with the Pension Accord 2% of the increase will be fully pensionable. PRIP – Payment dates are as follows: Bonus – will be paid on the 24th May 2024. 3% market movement and personal … Continued
GSP 12-24 An Post Pay Ballot Result
I am pleased to advise CWU members have accepted the An Post Pay proposal, with 94.5% voting in favour. The attachment to this circular from the independent Auditors confirms the following result: Ballots Returned: 4721 Invalid / Spoiled: … Continued
GSP 11-24 Worker Director Elections 2024
You will be aware from GSP Circular 06/24 the term of office of the existing Worker Directors in An Post expires on the 31st October 2024. In advance of this the Postal Sectoral Executive decided the CWU strategy i.e., to nominate four candidates consisting of two male and two female candidates and make the fifth … Continued
GSP 10-24 National Route Design Programme
Following on from a report at Conference we have set out below the outcome of the review of the NRDP, and the revised process to apply for the next phase of redesigns which have now commenced. Revised Process: The process timeline extends from 14 weeks to 18 weeks, primarily to address the resequencing issue and … Continued
GSP 09-24 Palestine Motion
At our recent Biennial Delegate Conference in Salthill, Galway, Conference passed a motion regarding the ongoing conflict and genocide in Gaza. The motion called for an understanding that members who have examined their own conscience may wish to abstain from handling Israeli mail and to fully support members in those circumstances, by engaging with An … Continued
GSG 19-24 European Elections 2024 – Ask the Candidates
Local and European elections will be held on the 7th June and meetings are being held for members to meet with European election candidates on issues of importance to trade unionists and to working people. CWU members are welcome to attend the upcoming meetings, organised by SIPTU, at the dates and locations listed below. The … Continued
GSG 18-24 Education Grant Scheme 2024
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
Workers’ Memorial Day
The National Commemoration for Workers’ Memorial Day will take place on Monday, 29th April 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin. This commemoration will be led by ICTU and supported by Government, IBEC, the Health and Safety Authority and CIF. The General Secretary of ICTU, Owen Reidy, will be accompanied by … Continued
GSP 08-24 Local and European Election Mailings
I wish to appraise you of the agreed arrangements with An Post for the delivery of the additional Mailings associated with the Local/ European Elections scheduled for Friday the 7th June 2024. Election Material: A delivery schedule is attached to this circular, which identifies the dedicated delivery days for each party. Delivery payment rates for … Continued
GSG 15-24 Postponement of Raise the Roof Rally
Dear Colleague, Further to our circular of 11th April (GSG 14-24), we wish to advise members that the planned Raise the Roof campaign rally scheduled for the 23rd April has been deferred, due to circumstances outside of the campaign’s control. We will advise members of future arrangements. Please bring this update to the attention of … Continued
GSG 14-24 Raise the Roof to hold April 23rd Dáil Rally for Secure and Affordable Homes for All
The Raise the Roof campaign is to hold a Dáil Rally in support of Secure and Affordable Housing for All, on Tuesday April 23rd, 2024. The rally will take place at 5.30pm on April 23 to coincide with the Dáil debate on an agreed opposition party motion that demands a new plan for housing which prioritises … Continued
GSG 12-24 Respect at Work Campaign
The Communications Workers’ Union (CWU), together with SIPTU, Mandate and the FSU, is spearheading a campaign to pressure the Irish Government to do the right thing by protecting and promoting workers’ rights at work. In Ireland, unlike the vast majority of other EU countries, employers can ignore workers who want to collectively bargain through their … Continued
GSG 10-24 Union Training
The Union is pleased to announce our training calendar for 2024 and we are currently seeking nominations for the forthcoming education courses. Branch Secretary Stage 1 Course May 28th, 29th & 30th & 11th & 12th June (5 days) Venue: Union Head Office, Dublin All newly elected Branch Secretaries are required to attend the … Continued
GSE 02-24 Update on eir Pay Negotiations
I wish to update you regarding the status of the ongoing pay negotiations with senior management in eir. As outlined at the AGMs, it is disappointing that progress to finding the basis for an acceptable pay agreement has been slow, even though a clear message of frustration has been delivered by our members in the … Continued