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The Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) is Ireland’s Premier Trade Union for Postal, Logistics, Telecoms, Tech and Call Centre Workers. linktr.ee/cwuire

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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢 Employment permits shouldn’t mean fewer rights. Workers on employment permits can face barriers when trying to change jobs, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and unfair treatment. #EmploymentPermitEquality #WorkersRights #MRCI #CWUIreland
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Stand with Palestine. Take to the streets. The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s 21st National Demonstration for Palestine takes place on Saturday, 10th October at 1 pm in Dublin. #StandWithPalestine #CWUIreland
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A fantastic turnout for our Equality Reps Training! ✊ This year’s course brought together members from An Post, Vodafone, An Post Insurance and eir, covering key issues including Employment Equality legislation, bullying in the workplace, and the important role of the Equality Rep.
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Digital And Techworker Alliance (DATA) @data-cwu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Workers’ AI Counter Summit How is AI impacting you, your workplace or your community? We want to hear from workers, artists, academics, journalists and activists who are challenging the power of Big Tech and asking what AI means for all of us.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The City of Dublin FET College is offering CWU members the opportunity to take part in three fully funded online courses: 🔹 Foundation Supervisor 🔹 Workplace Communications through English 🔹 Basic Computer Skills
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Dublin Postal Amalgamated Branch had a productive week, with members attending training at CWU Head Office on August 28th. #CWUIreland
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Digital And Techworker Alliance (DATA) @data-cwu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Submission deadline extended! We’ve extended the deadline for contributions to the Workers’ AI Counter Summit by another two weeks. 📅 New deadline: 15th September
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Digital And Techworker Alliance (DATA) @data-cwu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Workers’ AI Counter Summit — October 10th & 11th We’re getting closer to the Workers’ AI Counter Summit hosted by the Digital and Techwork Alliance and we want you to be part of it. 👉 Register to attend: shorturl.at/GtWCc #WorkersAgainstSlopaganda #WorkersAiCounterSummit
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
New eircom Superannuation Scheme Member Newsletter 📬 The July 2026 eircom Superannuation Scheme member newsletter is now available on our website.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Reminder: James Connolly documentary tonight A reminder to tune in tonight for We Only Want the Earth: The Life & Ideas of James Connolly, a new documentary exploring the life, ideas and legacy of one of Ireland’s most important trade unionists.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Education should not be out of reach because of war. Students from Gaza have already been awarded scholarships to study at Irish universities, but some are unable to take up those places because their visa applications have been refused. With the new academic year fast approaching, there is
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
National Executive Council (NEC) Training took place in Union Head Office recently to cover a variety of topics from the role and responsibilities of the NEC to communication skills and governance.
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Digital And Techworker Alliance (DATA) @data-cwu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Their struggle is our struggle. ✊ CWU members at Covalen have shown incredible courage in standing up for union recognition, collective bargaining, and dignity at work. Many have endured months of industrial action while facing redundancies, financial hardship, and uncertainty.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
CWU recently hosted our Branch Officer training course which was well attended from Postal and Telecoms branches. We wish the participants success in their new roles. #cwuireland #training
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
✊ A strong turnout today showed that workers are united in demanding fair and responsible public procurement. Every public contract is an opportunity to raise standards, not drive down wages and conditions.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
📢 REMINDER: Public procurement isn't just a policy issue – it's a workers' rights issue. Every year, billions of euro in public contracts are awarded. Those contracts should support decent jobs, collective bargaining, and respect at work.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🏳️‍🌈 Pride Was Built on Solidarity. Pride has always been about people standing together to demand dignity, equality and justice. In Ireland, trade unions were among the earliest organised supporters of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
📢 Public procurement isn't just a policy issue – it's a workers' rights issue. Every year, billions of euro in public contracts are awarded. Those contracts should support decent jobs, collective bargaining, and respect at work.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
CWU Delivers Branch Secretary and Branch Chairperson Training. With participation from Vodafone, IO Systems and An Post, the course covered various topics pertinent to the Branch role. #CWUIreland
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
📚 CWU An Post Chairperson and Treasurer Seminar The CWU hosted the seminar for Postal Chairpersons on June 9th and Postal Scale B Treasurers on June 10th.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
A first major victory for @uni-europa.bsky.social's Save Our Post campaign. Thanks to the thousands who signed the petition and supported postal workers across Europe, plans that could have led to the full deregulation of postal services have been pushed back.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
CWU 13th Biennial Conference 2026 Recap ✊ Conference opened with addresses from General Secretary Seán McDonagh and President Frank Donohoe, alongside presentations and discussions on union structure & organisation, communications, equality & diversity, health & safety and finance.
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Digital And Techworker Alliance (DATA) @data-cwu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Proposed mass redundancies at Covalen threaten 720 jobs and workers are standing together to fight back.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Member-made video from the Covalen picket line on Friday, 15th May ✊ CWU members and Covalen workers stood together to send a clear message: workers deserve dignity, respect and fair treatment.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
📢 Join our team at CWU Head Office! Following the expansion of our resourcing strategy ratified at the Biennial Conference 2026, the CWU is now recruiting for the position of Organiser.
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Digital And Techworker Alliance (DATA) @data-cwu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Hundreds of workers are facing uncertainty following the announcement of 720 proposed redundancies at Covalen. This Friday, we’re gathering at Leinster House in solidarity with Covalen workers to demand fairness, accountability and stronger protections for workers facing mass layoffs.
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Digital And Techworker Alliance (DATA) @data-cwu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Covalen workers stood together in solidarity on 15th May as they took strike action over the proposed 720 redundancies. Workers are demanding fairness and respect at a time of huge uncertainty for hundreds of staff and their families.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Workers are facing rising costs, insecure work, and increasing pressure and at this year’s CWU Biennial Conference delegates made it clear that workers need stronger protections, fair pay, and real collective bargaining rights. ✊
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Day 2 of the 13th Biennial Conference brought powerful debate, strong decisions, and international solidarity. #CWUBDC26 #CwuIreland
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
720 workers. Families, rents, bills, and livelihoods on the line. Tomorrow, our members at Covalen will take strike action at Nova Atria in Sandyford from 1pm–5pm in response to the proposed 720 redundancies and their employers' refusal to offer anything other than statutory redundancy pay.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
CWU 13th Biennial Conference – Day 1 Recap A strong and productive day at the 13th Annual Biennial Conference, with discussions focused on strengthening our union and preparing for the challenges ahead.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This motion calls for stronger protections for remote and hybrid work, recognising flexible working as a key workers’ right in a modern economy. #WorkersRights #TradeUnion #CWUIreland #CWUBDC26
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
As we look ahead to the opening of the Biennial Delegate Conference 2026, the CWU sends solidarity to our SIPTU colleagues in the Ambulance Service taking action today in their long-running dispute. When workers organise, workers win. ✊ #CWUBDC26 #SIPTU
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
A message from Sean McDonagh ahead of the CWU 13th Biennial Conference taking place on 13–14 May. ✊ #cwubdc26 #riseorganiseunionise #cwuireland
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
📢 An Post Pay Proposal Accepted The CWU is pleased to advise our members have accepted the pay proposal with 86.7% voting in favour from a very high turnout, of over 78%.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Building awareness, strengthening unity ✊ Members of the Seán Connolly District Branch and Cork District Branch of the CWU marked Better in a Trade Union Week last week, engaging with colleagues and highlighting the importance of knowing your rights and standing together in the workplace.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
CWU Education Grant Scheme 2026 is now open for applications! The CWU is inviting applications from members and their dependents for this year’s Education Grant Scheme, supporting students across primary, second-level, third-level and Gaeltacht courses.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Stand in solidarity. Join the National March for Palestine 📍 Garden of Remembrance, Dublin 1 🗓 16 May | ⏰ 1PM End 78 years of ongoing Nakba. #StandWithPalestine
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Members of the Dublin Clerks Branch of the CWU marking Trade Union Week at the EXO Building, connecting with colleagues and sharing information on the value of union membership, workplace rights, and collective strength.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Solidarity in action ✊ This International Workers’ Day, we’re highlighting the dedication of CWU members across our Postal, Logistics, Telecoms, Tech and Call Centre branches.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Better in a Trade Union Week in action 📣 Members of the Mid North West Branch of the CWU out in the Eir Centre, Sligo and at Eir Roches Street, Limerick, meeting with colleagues and highlighting the importance of union membership, collective voice, and workplace rights.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Sharing knowledge, building strength 💬 Members of the Dublin No.1 Branch of the CWU marking Better in a Trade Union week in their workplace, taking time to engage with and educate colleagues about the value of union membership and workers’ rights.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Speaking on Workers’ Memorial Day, Pat Kenny, Staff Side Secretary for An Post and Health & Safety Officer for the CWU, paid tribute to the vital work of worker-elected Safety Representatives and the difference they make in creating safer, healthier workplaces.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Ian McArdle, Deputy General Secretary, has been elected to the position of Vice President of UNI Europa ICTS. Ian has served on the UNI Europa ICTS Steering Committee for a number of years and was elected at the recent conference in Copenhagen, attended by over 200 union leaders across Europe.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
A reminder to join us tomorrow at the Garden of Remembrance 🕯️ #WorkersMemorialDay #WMD26
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Stronger together in Dublin’s Postal Delivery Branch 💪📮 Every letter delivered is backed by dedication, solidarity, and union power. #BIATU #PostalWorkers #Solidarity #CWUIreland
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Workers’ Memorial Day 2026 🕯️ The National Commemoration takes place Tuesday, 28 April at 9:30am in the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin. Led by ICTU, it remembers those who lost their lives at work and stands with their families, friends and colleagues.
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The inaugural Galway May Day Film Festival - a powerful celebration of workers’ strength and solidarity, taking place from May 1–3 at Galway Arts Centre’s Nuns Island Theatre and Áras na nGael. #galwaymaydayfilmfestival
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CWU Ireland @cwuireland.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Top officials from CWU are attending the @uni-europa.bsky.social ICTS conference to discuss AI, Collective Bargaining and Organising.
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