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GSP 01-21 NEC Postal Courier Sector – Women’s Reserve Seat
As per Union rules the Postal/Courier sector of the National Executive Council has two reserved seats for women. At the last BDC only one female candidate applied and accordingly the other seat was left vacant. This matter was discussed at the National Executive Council meeting on December 11th and it was agreed to seek nominations … Continued
GSG 32-20 Branch AGMs 2021
While there seems to be good news on the horizon in relation to possible vaccines to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems unlikely that the rollout of those vaccines will be concluded until sometime in the early Summer. The knock-on effect of those timelines means that Branch AGMs will have to be adapted to deal … Continued
GSG 31-20 Medical Fund claims for 2020 – 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 2020 has been set at Friday 15th January 2021. For the avoidance of doubt, any members with receipts dated between 1st January and 31st December 2020 who have not yet submitted a … Continued
GSG 30-20 International Men’s Day – November 19th
You may be aware that on November 19th we celebrate International Men’s Day and the important contribution that men make to the world of work, to their family life and to society. The theme for International Men’s Day this year is “Better health for men and boys” and so it is an opportunity to highlight … Continued
GSP 33-20 Medisan Fund
The Union would like to follow-up on a recent Company communication issued to members in relation to the Medisan Fund. This Fund was established to provide financial assistance to employees of An Post and eir who were suffering from a range of serious illnesses, including but not limited to cancer, cardiac diseases, conditions of the … Continued
GSG 27-20 10th Biennial Conference 2020
I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the Delegates who were involved in our recent CWU Conference, which was conducted remotely. The Conference in itself was a huge undertaking with over 300 delegates tuning in remotely. It was a major logistical operation, which could not have been successful without the co-operation of each … Continued
GSG 26-20 10th Biennial Conference 2020
As you will be aware from the contents of GS circular 25/20, the National Executive Council of the Communications Workers’ Union has decided to hold our Biennial Conference remotely online. To that end we have already begun posting out the reports, etc for the conference. Due to the recent restrictions placed on people by Government … Continued
GSG 25-20 10th Biennial Conference 2020
I wish to advise you that the National Executive Council has decided not to proceed with the holding of the physical Biennial Conference in Athlone because of the current Covid-19 uncertainty. In order to ensure the business of conference is completed the NEC has agreed to the holding of a remote conference for the 10th … Continued
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GSG 24-20 CWU Digital Photography Competition – Closing Date Extended
We are pleased to advise that due to the high number of entrants we have extended the closing date for the competition to October 9th. We have also increased the number of runner up prizes. Please note that the competition is open only to those who have completed our digital photography course on Unionlink As … Continued
GSP 27-20 An Post Worker Director Elections 2020
You will be aware from a previous GS Circular the CWU has nominated five candidates to contest the election for the five Worker Director positions on the Board of An Post. This Union’s nominations are: Frank Burke CWU DMC, Dublin Anthony McCrave CWU Dundalk DSU William Mooney … Continued
GSG 22-20 National Appeal
The NEC received a hardship claim from the Portlaoise District Branch for one of their members and on an exceptional basis have agreed to the holding of a national collection. The member of the Portlaoise District Branch has suffered extreme personal family issues in the last few months. At present the members is in hospital … Continued
GSP 25-20 Worker Director Elections
I refer you to GS Circular 19-20 relating to the Worker Director Elections at An Post. I wish to confirm the National Executive Council has agreed the nomination of the following CWU candidates to contest the Election at An Post under the Worker Participation (State Enterprises) Act 1977–2001. Communications Workers’ Union – Nominations Frank … Continued
GSP 22-20 Worker Director Elections 2020
I wish to advise you of the outcome of the ballot for nominations for the position of Worker Director at An Post. The successful candidates are Gerry Sexton, Frank Burke, Martina O’Connell and Willie Mooney. A huge thank you must also go to our past Worker Directors, Tommy Devlin, Noel Adamson and Niall Phelan, who … Continued