Publications
GSE 06-22 Pre-Retirement Course
As a result of a motion adopted at Conference, the Union submitted a claim to the Joint Conciliation Council, seeking eir to provide a pre-retirement course for staff. Following extensive discussions, the CWU has secured agreement that the company will fund pre-retirement courses. The company will launch a retirement course in July 2022, available to … Continued
GSP 12-22 Increase due to Pensioners
You will be aware that arising from the recent Pay Agreement with An Post and the Pension Accord, a 2% increase in pensionable pay applies from the 1st January 2022. An Post has paid the increase and also applied the pensionable increase to the agreed pay scales. Separately the company has been seeking approval from … Continued
GSG 16-22 CWU Organisation
I wish to advise you in respect of a number of organisational matters as outlined below. NEC Women’s Reserve Seat – Postal/Courier You will be aware from the outcome of the National Executive Council election at Biennial Conference, a vacancy of a women’s reserved seat in the Postal/Courier Sector remains to be filled. The National … Continued
GSG 15-22 CWU Halligan Life and Specified Illness Cover scheme 2022
At our recent Biennial Conference in Athlone, Halligan Insurance promoted the CWU Life and Specified Illness Cover scheme. The closing date for applying for these schemes is Wednesday 29th June 2022. All CWU Members who have not previously joined the schemes can now do so. In addition, any CWU Members who are under 45 can avail of … Continued
GSG 14-22 CWU Digital Photography Competition
The CWU is pleased to announce our 2022 Digital Photography Competition for all our members. The competition is for amateur photographers and is open for entrants from June 17th. The First prize is a digital camera and there will also be a number of runners up prizes. For all applicants, please note for your entry … Continued
GSG 13-22 Cost of Living Coalition – National Day of Action
I wish to advise you that the Cost of Living Coalition – comprising a broad spectrum of unions (including ICTU), trades councils, NGOs, and political parties – is planning a number of rallies around Ireland on Saturday, 18th June 2022. The details of events scheduled to take place are as follows: Dublin: 1.00pm at the … Continued
GSG 12-22 Decisions of 11th Biennial Conference 2022
Enclosed for your information is a report setting out the Decisions of the 11th Biennial Conference of the CWU, held in The Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, on the 4th & 5th May 2022. Again, I wish to record my appreciation and thanks to all delegates for your attendance, participation and attention during the two days of … Continued
GSG 10-22 Workers’ Memorial Day
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has for many years been to the fore in marking International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) which takes place every year on the 28th April. This is an important date worldwide for all interested in the safety, health and welfare of people at work and to remember people killed or … Continued
GSG 09-22 CWU Education Grant Scheme 2022
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
GSP 10-22 Medical/Drug Refund Schemes and Healthwave
Following a review of the above schemes I wish to appraise you of the outcome of discussions with An Post, as outlined below. Staff in An Post, up to Level 3, are permitted to join the Medical & Drug Refund Schemes, by way of €2 per week membership fee. All staff are enrolled unless … Continued
GSP 09-22 Easter Arrangements 2022
Following discussion with An Post regarding Easter 2022, I can confirm the following arrangements will apply this year. Notwithstanding the further decrease in letter mail volumes the company has prudently decided not to proceed with its intent to cease deliveries on Good Friday this year. This is in response to representations by the Union … Continued
GSG 08-22 Wearing of Face Masks
Since the mask mandate was lifted on 28th February, we have seen the number of COVID cases increase dramatically with around 82,000 cases reported in the last two weeks alone. This increase in case numbers has placed enormous pressure on our healthcare services and the men and women working so hard to protect and care … Continued
GSG 07-22 Ukraine
The Union has been following with growing concern the horrific events that have unfolded in Ukraine and in the proud anti-war tradition of the Irish and international labour movement, we affirm our solidarity with the people of Ukraine and condemn this breach of national sovereignty and peaceful existence. The government of the Russian Federation must … Continued
GSG 05-22 Union Training 2022
The Union is pleased to announce our training calendar for 2022 and we are currently seeking nominations for the forthcoming education courses. Now that COVID restrictions have been lifted the courses will be held at Union Head Office in line with health and safety regulations. Branch Secretary Stage 1 Course April 5th, 6th, … Continued
GSG 04-22 No Woman Left Behind – Women’s Rally
I wish to advise you that the National Women’s Council of Ireland is planning a large-scale rally calling for political leadership and action on the critical issues that face women as part of this year’s International Women’s Day events. The rally entitled #NoWomanLeftBehind will take place outside the Dáil (Kildare St entrance) on Saturday, 5th … Continued
GSG 03-22 11th Biennial Conference 2022
As previously advised the National Executive Council has set the following dates regarding the submission of Motions, Delegates etc., for the 11th Biennial Conference 2022. Biennial Conference: The 11th Biennial Conference 2022 will be held at The Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, on Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th May 2022. The National Executive Council has agreed to … Continued
GSP 04-22 Easing of COVID 19 Restrictions
On the 21st January 2022 the Government announced the easing of public health measures while at the same time emphasising a continued strong focus on personal protective behaviours, based on individual and sectoral risk assessment. They subsequently published a Transitional Protocol which is a collaborative effort between the Government, the Health and Safety Authority, Trade … Continued
GSP 04-22 Easing of COVID 19 Restrictions
On the 21st January 2022 the Government announced the easing of public health measures while at the same time emphasising a continued strong focus on personal protective behaviours, based on individual and sectoral risk assessment. They subsequently published a Transitional Protocol which is a collaborative effort between the Government, the Health and Safety Authority, Trade … Continued
GSE 02-22 eir Fibre Networks Ireland Announcement
You will be aware, eir announced a joint venture partnership with a French investment company, InfraVia Capital Partners for its access fibre broadband network. The new subsidiary company, Fibre Networks Ireland (FNI), will be launched later this year, subject to competition approval. In effect, eir has sold 49% of this valuable asset, the fibre broadband … Continued
GSP 03-22 Easing of Workplace Restrictions
Dear Colleague Following on from the decision by Government to abolish most of the restrictions to curtail the spread of the COVID virus, I wish to update in relation to discussions with An Post on the manner the work place restrictions can be stood down. Although the timing and speed of the decision took many … Continued