Publications
GSG 15-18 Medical Fund Claims for 2018 – 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 2018 has been set at Friday 11th January 2019. For the avoidance of doubt, any members with receipts dated between 1st January and 31st December 2018 who have not yet submitted such … Continued
GSG 14-18 AGMs 2019
In accordance with Rule 3.2.2 of the Union Rule Book Branches are required to hold an AGM each year, before the last day of February. Branches must get prior permission from Union Head Office to convene an AGM after this date. As it is traditional at this time of the year, the Officials here at … Continued
GSG 13-18 CWU Humanitarian Aid Convoy 2019
As you are aware, for the last number of years the Union has sent four volunteers as part of the CWU IRL/UK Humanitarian Aid Convoy. Two members from eir and two from An Post are granted paid release by the Companies to take part in delivering much needed aid to orphanages. It is hard but … Continued
GSP 17-18 Christmas Arrangements 2018
I wish to advise you of the agreed Collection & Delivery Christmas arrangements to apply this year, which are outlined below. Overtime The overtime levels as applied in 2017,will apply this year, with the assignment of work to be agreed locally. Additional overtime/resources to cater for expected parcel volume increase to be agreed locally … Continued
GSG 12-18 UPLIFT – People’s Housing Survey
My recent circular 11/18 called for support for the ‘Raise the Roof’ rally which is taking place on Wednesday, October 3rd, outside Leinster House. The rally is scheduled to run from 12.30 – 2.00pm. As noted in that circular, I know that the time and location will not suit a lot of our members around the country … Continued
GSP 16-18 Presidential & Referendum Mailings
I wish to appraise you of the agreed arrangements with An Post for the mailings associated with the Presidential Election and the Referendum on a proposed amendment to the Constitution, which is scheduled for the 26th October 2018. Election Material A definitive arrival delivery schedule will be advised locally by the Company. Delivery payment rates … Continued
GSG 11-18 Raise the Roof – Homes for All Demonstration
As you are aware from media reports we are in the middle of a housing crisis with horrendous stories reported on an almost daily basis. You would be forgiven for thinking that we had reverted to conditions experienced by workers at the beginning of the 20th century i.e. living in tenements, exorbitant rents and unscrupulous … Continued
GSG 10-18 CWU Youth Committee AGM
The CWU Youth Committee will be holding its AGM at 2.30pm on Saturday 6th October in Union Head Office, addressed by myself and CWU President, Mike O’Connor. For young members who have thought about becoming more active but are unsure of what the Trade Union movement does and their role within it, this is the … Continued
GSG 09-18 National Officer Position (Telecoms)
I wish to confirm that Mr John Clarke has been selected as the successful candidate for the position of National Officer which was recently advertised. John has been a lifelong activist in the Union holding various positions in the Central Managers Branch including Branch Chairman, and indeed, helped to negotiate the combining of the telecoms … Continued
GSG 08-18 Advertisement of Vacancy for National Officer of CWU (Telecoms Sector)
The National Executive Council wishes to invite applications for the position of National Officer of the Communications Workers’ Union (telecoms sector). The Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) is a modern, professional and innovative trade union representing approximately 15,000 workers in Ireland’s rapidly evolving communications industry. The CWU’s mission is to promote, protect and serve the interests … Continued
GSG 05-18 National Homeless & Housing Coalition Protest March – Sat 7th Apr 2018
On Saturday, 7th April a protest march will take place to highlight the national housing emergency. The protest is organised by the National Homeless and Housing Coalition which is a coalition of Trade Unions, NGOs and Politicians. The march is supported by the ICTU. The demands of the coalition are clearly outlined below. The housing … Continued