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Congratulations on succesful outcome to Duties isue

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:12:25 PST

I wish we had some of those men with a bit of bottle in our office because in our office there is more unfairness in relation to the man who is losing his midnight duty because the Company is reducing the number on the nights.

Publicity post/ Junk mail, Article from Roy Mayall

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:16:29 PST

THis is an article by English postman and author Roy Mayall, about a new deal on publicity post by Royal Mail and british CWU "Royal Mail's deal with the CWU is not just bad for postal workers – it will leave our postboxes stuffed with junk mail

The 1979 postal strike a wife’s experience, response

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:05:44 PST

The letter from the lady about the postal strike and the unions treatment of the anniversary tells me in no uncertain terms that it may be 30 years on since that dispute but the service we receive from our full time union officials has not changed and is still abysmal in some areas.

Irish Hospital sweepstakes

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:50:21 PST

Mi5 files released in London give an insight into the intrigue and tentacles of the Irish hospital sweepstakes in America and the amount of money it generated all those years ago. The sweepstake was an important part of the postal system or vice versa. The Irish Times has a report

C and D Duties competition reverts to the usual rules?

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:04:45 PST

The rumour machine is sending out smoke signals that the postal operative who was challenging the "NEW" procedure for duties competition has been succesful in challenging these new rule that were being imposed on workers.

Do you qualify for Family Income Supplement?: Updated with 2010 allowances

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:53:39 PST

With the low pay of many Irish Postal workers and ongoing reductions of overtime earnings alongside high mortgages and job losses by family members many An Post workers are under increasing financial pressures. If your earnings have fallen below a certain level you may qualify for family income supplement.

2010 An Post Cycle series launched

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:37:13 PST

This is the second year of the Series, which was a huge success in 2009, attracting more than 5,500 riders across all levels.

Quality matters: Deferred mail

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:05:55 PST

I wonder are there many in management in An post who have ever done a delivery. I remember when the company became a semi state commercial company the chairperson Senator Fergal Quinn took time to do a delivery.

Quality matters: Defered mail scheme reply

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:02:44 PST

The new service being provided by An Post is a case of closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.

Quality Matters: Postal delivery staff lead the bosses.

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:17:11 PST

A number of months ago on this site we had letters from delivery staff saying how stupid the approach was in regard to holding mail and there was a specific instance given of a Credit union. Now we have the big Announcement from the quality matters people, DAY DEFER SERVICE!

150 years of faithful service to the postal service

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:11:39 PST

Family that provided Postal service for 150 years closes post office. todays Irish Independent has a report on this historic event.

1979 Postal strike, a wifes experience

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:15:40 PST

I remember the first time (and last) I went to the relieving officer in the local health centre to seek some financial support. I was very embarrassed as it was the first time in my life that I had to look for anything from the state.

THe Green Isle Foods Hunger strike

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:16:29 PST

Is this a just strike by the workers? have a look at the labour court findings on this particular issue and some previous issues and make your own mind up.

An Post Pensioners Association 3 Day spring Break

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:07:51 PST

The An Post Pensioners Committee have organised a great Spring break for their members in Galway. Apply now to avoid disappointment!

Changes to Eircoms pensions

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:54:53 PST

Changes to Eircoms pensions,

http://www.businessworld.ie/livenews.htm?a=2561216

Postbank to close

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:49:43 PST

An article in The Irish Times by Simon Carswell on the closure of POSTBANK, "THE joint venture between An Post and European bank BNP Paribas, has announced that it will close at the end of the year"

Support Green Isle Foods Hunger strikers

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:04:07 PST

A number of workers are on hunger strike outside the Naas Plant. The CWU have called for support for a Protest march in Naas today. See also enclosed email protests links

Medical refund‏ arrears, go legal Stevie!

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:07:41 PST

Since becoming a semi-state Company in 1984, the An Post Medical and Drug Refund Schemes have mirrored increases by the Departments of Finance and Health. All staff recruited in the grades comprehended by the Schemes have availed of the Schemes as a condition of employment.

The Union is seeking to have increases applied to the Drug Refund Scheme and retrospection due from 1st August 2002. Currently staff are being paid at 2005 rates i.e. €85 per month.

CWU to invest in Connolly Film

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:55:48 PST

We enclose some details of the CWU investment in the James Connolly film that the humble postie refers to in the Medical Fund arrears letter.

"Limerick's champion left people powerless"

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:20:14 PST

A brilliant article by Fintan O Toole in todays Irish Times:

"IN ALL the talk about Willie O’Dea over the last week, one question has scarcely been asked – why did almost 20,000 people vote for him in the 2007 general election? Answering that question gives us some idea of the depth of the problems in Irish political culture."