On Friday 8th March 2024, we have the opportunity to vote on two referendums, which if passed, will require amendments to our Constitution. This constitutional change was recommended by the Citizens’ Assembly on gender equality in 2021 and also by a special Joint Oireachtas committee in 2022. The Family Referendum The first referendum proposal is … Continued
The Standing Orders Committee has examined all Motions received from Branches in accordance with GS Circulars 19/23 and 02/24. Attached please find those Motions which the Standing Orders Committee has deemed are in order. Branches are entitled to submit amendments to these Motions in accordance with Rule 4.1 Biennial Conference. The Standing Orders Committee has … Continued
Care Day 2024 is being marked today, Friday 16th, which acknowledges the importance of care in both our communities and in our lives. Today we celebrate the wonderful children of Kolbe Special School Portlaoise and we support and value those in caring roles #cwuireland #BetterInATradeUnion #careday2024 #kolbespecialschool Delighted Evan with Kate Steed, Vice Principal … Continued
“ICTU General Secretary Owen Reidy said union members benefit from higher wages than non-unionised workers.” The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has announced Ireland’s first ‘trade union week’, which it says will be the largest mobilisation of trade union members in decades. The week runs from 29 April to 6 May with a … Continued
Today, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions launched a nationwide campaign Better in a Trade Union, the main focus of which, is to promote the values and benefits of trade union membership. The CWU has played a key role in developing the campaign and bringing this critical initiative to fruition. In our Shaping the Future … Continued
‘It’s particularly hard work in circumstances where the likes of Amazon won’t respond to a phone call’ Communications Workers’ Union union boss Seán McDonagh is targeting the tech sector after a swathe of job cuts CWU general secretary Seán McDonagh: unions are seeking to expand in non-traditional areas as membership has fallen significantly over … Continued
Thank you to all members who entered this years Digital Photography Competition. After careful consideration, the following were selected as this years prize winners. First prize: David Taite, Dublin No. 2 Branch “Speed Racer” Second Prize: Aidan Griffin, Dublin Managers Branch “Steam train black & white” Third Prize: Ted Jordan, Cork Postal Branch “O’Sullivan … Continued
You will be aware from GSP Circular No. 17-23 issued on the 28th September 2023, we set out the criteria to be applied, which previously applied for the payment of the COVID voucher. In advance of the company commencing the distribution of the vouchers, the CWU reviewed the impact of applying the criteria on members, … Continued
Members will be aware, from previous communications, that eircom Superannuation Scheme rules include a requirement to seek approval from the Minister of Environment, Climate and Communications and the Minister for Finance for permission to apply increases to the pensions in payment. I can now confirm that Ministerial approval for the increase of 2%, effective from … Continued
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions unequivocally condemns the ongoing attacks on civilians in Israel and Palestine in recent days. Deliberately targeting civilians, carrying out disproportionate and indiscriminate attacks which kill or injure civilians are war crimes. Our solidarity goes out to all Palestinian and Israeli families affected. Israel has a horrific track record of … Continued
The cost-of-living crisis continues to be a key feature of the Irish economic landscape and notwithstanding measures that might be introduced in the budget next week, it has had a profound impact on everyone’s standard of living. To accurately assess the impact that cost-of-living increases have had on our members we are urging everyone to … Continued
I refer to GS Circular 14/23 which confirmed that An Post had received Ministerial approval to make the agreed payments to pensioners. Following further engagement with the Company to ensure payment as soon as possible, I am pleased to confirm that all three increases have been processed and paid with the September payment, together with … Continued
Further to previous correspondence, I am pleased to confirm that An Post has today received Ministerial approval to pay the agreed increases to Pensioners. This is most welcome for our retired colleagues who have endured an unnecessary delay in receiving the payments secured by the Union. I am satisfied the delay in getting approval from … Continued
Explanation required from Accenture on why they are aggressively and disproportionately targeting its Irish operation for redundancies. Offensive that Accenture continue to advertise for staff on their website as they propose to axe 890 jobs. The Financial Services Union (FSU) and the Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) have jointly called on Accenture to explain why they … Continued
The CWU is pleased to announce our 2023 Digital Photography Competition for all our members. The competition is for amateur photographers and is open for entrants from 3rd July 2023. The First prize is a digital camera and there will also be a number of runners up prizes. For all applicants, please note for … Continued
9 Months Free Cover Offer available to eligible CWU Members under age 40 joining the plans for the first time up to 28/07/2023. CLICK HERE FOR INFO & TO JOIN LIFE PLAN >> CLICK HERE FOR INFO & TO JOIN SPECIFIED ILLNESS PLAN >> __________________________________________________________________ CWU Life and Specified Illness cover for the whole … Continued
You will be aware, from GS Circular 03/23 issued on the 30th January 2023, of the Union’s efforts to secure restoration of pensionable pay increases. CWU, with the support of AHCPS and Fórsa, have worked hard to protect the viability and sustainability of the Superannuation Schemes. Having done so, we outlined the successful outcome of … Continued
The Raise the Roof campaign, in association with the ICTU, is holding a protest march and rally in Cork on Saturday 10th June. The campaign is calling for a New Deal for Housing. The Government must now deliver: A State-led housing programme with a mandate to deliver affordable homes for all A new State body with … Continued
Halligans are promoting the CWU Life and Specified Illness schemes from today. There is a six-week entry window open to all new members. In addition, anyone under the age of forty that joins receives 9 MONTHS’ FREE COVER for both Life and Illness. There will also be a Special Draw on 11th July for a Fit … Continued
On the 10th February 2022, I outlined the terms of a two year pay agreement, which was accepted overwhelmingly in a nationwide ballot of members in An Post. Since then, the two-phase pay increases totalling 5% have been paid by An Post, further agreement on improvements to Pension have been achieved. Since the initial pay … Continued
